Betty Brinn Children's Museum, Children's museum in downtown Milwaukee, United States
The Betty Brinn Children's Museum is a children's museum in downtown Milwaukee featuring multiple interactive exhibit spaces. These areas cover science, technology, and creative arts, inviting young visitors to explore and learn through hands-on discovery.
The museum opened in 1995 as an educational institution serving families across southeastern Wisconsin. Its founding marked a shift in how museums engaged young learners through interactive, hands-on approaches.
Children from many backgrounds come together here to participate in storytelling sessions, music programs, and creative workshops. These activities create opportunities for families to connect and learn from one another.
The museum sits near Lake Michigan and maintains regular operating hours throughout the week with varying times on different days. Plan to spend several hours exploring multiple exhibit areas and engaging with the interactive activities.
The museum features specialized zones where children build machines and explore scientific concepts hands-on. These areas allow young visitors to develop problem-solving abilities through independent experimentation and discovery.
Location: Milwaukee
Inception: 1995
Opening Hours: Monday-Saturday 09:00-17:00; Sunday 12:00-17:00
Website: http://bbcmkids.org
GPS coordinates: 43.03864,-87.89971
Latest update: December 12, 2025 16:42
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