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Marbles Kids Museum

201 East Hargett Street, Raleigh, NC (Formerly Exploris)
919-834-4040
Ranked #4 of 45 attractions in Raleigh
4.5 of 5 stars 81 Reviews
Type: Children's Museums, Science Museums, History Museums
Owner description: Marbles Kids Museum is a hands-on, interactive destination that inspires children to be creative thinkers, active learners and confident individuals...... more » Owner description: Marbles Kids Museum is a hands-on, interactive destination that inspires children to be creative thinkers, active learners and confident individuals in today's world. With five galleries and two outdoor escapes, there is no shortage of activity for kids birth to 12 and their families. The campus also features the Wachovia IMAX Theatre at Marbles Kids Museum. This 267-seat giant-screen experience is the only 3D capable IMAX theatre in North Carolina. « less
Useful Information: Activities for young children, Activities for older children
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NC, USA
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

If you have kids, this is the place to take them. Incredible experience; lots of activity; terrific atmosphere. Loved it. More

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8 reviews 8 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

We love taking our son to this museum. He has a smile on his face the entire visit. A lot of interactive things to do. More

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Raleigh, North Carolina
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012

I've been here several times with my 18 month old daughter and 4 year old nephew. It's the only kids museum I have ever been to, but I thought it was too expensive when we only usually spend 1-2 hours there. The kids enjoyed it, but I think they have just as much fun at the park. More

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Winston Salem, North Carolina
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

Our family had a great day of "staycation" at Marbles Kids Museum in Raleigh. We got there about 10 am and stayed until about 3 pm. Our two year old stayed in the kitchen/grocery store area for almost a full hour! She had so much fun! She seemed to have the most fun and spend the most time downstairs between... More

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Knightdale, North Carolina, United States
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012

My main ding on the place is they charge per head regardless of age. So taking the ids here with gradparents adds up. Beyond that, it is a good children's museum that is full of activity for many ages and interests. More

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See 4 more reviews by FHBuff for Raleigh
Wake Forest, NC
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63 reviews 63 reviews
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2012

Creative and great for little kids. Gift shop wonderful for grandma presents. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2012

But my kids love it. Always something new for them to do. Great Rainey day stop as they can runaround doing a million things. More

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Sanford, North Carolina
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2012

Took my niece when she was in town, she had a blast, and I enjoyed it as well. lots of hands on stuff for kids. More

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Garner, North Carolina, United States
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012

This is the best place to take kids. Kids of all ages!!! Little tots to teen agers. They even have a baby area. So much to do there too. You could spend more than a whole day there and never be bored. More

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Waukesha Wisconsin
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33 reviews 33 reviews
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

Took our grandsons there, one of whom was totally oblivious, but at a month that's okay. The 18month old has been there before and enjoyed himself in several of the rooms. I'm sure we'll be back More

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