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Tommy Bartlett Exploratory


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #18 of 48 attractions in Wisconsin Dells
Traveler Description: Experience over 150 interactive activities!   Ride the High Wire SkyCycle (seasonal)!   Experiment with virtual reality and static electricity... more »
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Attraction type: Specialty museum
Address: 560 Wisconsin Dells Parkway Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
Tel: 608-254-2525
Fax: 608-254-6103

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4 of 5 stars
graciediane   80 contributions
Chicago, IL
Sep 21, 2009

The kids & Husband had a great time. You can kill a few hours here if you try out all the exhibits. The Russian shuttle space station thingy is an added bonus for visitors. The place is outdated, but so is just about everything in the Dells. Still had a fun time & would recommend for families. more

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2 of 5 stars
MrDondo   2 contributions
Detroit
Sep 21, 2009

We got sold into going to this place as part of a package, and it was a waste of our time. The exhibits are out of the 70's, and it shows both in wear and tear and general cheesiness. If you've got really young kids (under 7) they won't notice, but older kids and adults will find it a ripoff.... more

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4 of 5 stars
dmnFoxCities_WI   3 contributions
Fox Cities, WI
Aug 24, 2009

This was one of the "extra" things we did on our visit that wasn"t covered under the "city Pass" and I am glad we spent the extra money. My mother, 63 and I had fun doing the various puzzles and activities, and so did my 13 year old and her friend. Initially, I was concerned it was a waste of... more

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4 of 5 stars
travelladysd   10 contributions
Sturgis, SD
Aug 3, 2009

We spent a lot of time here doing the various hands on things. Good activity for older chidren. more

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4 of 5 stars
Giggs2921   14 contributions
Seekonk, MA
Jun 25, 2009

This exploratory is divided into 3 rooms. Each divided by a walkway to disperse some of the people. All are wheelchair accessible. Some are mental activities, some are games, and some are just fun things to do. At the end you can check out the MIR shuttle. Very interesting. I would bring a camera. The thing I liked best-was riding... more

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5 of 5 stars
Felinefreak   26 contributions
Flandreau, South Dakota
Jun 16, 2009

We had two 17 year olds, a 5 year old and a 1 year old along with 4 adults in our party. We all had a good time with the entire experience. There were optical illusions as well as many hands on activities. The attendants were all friendly and helpful. more

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3 of 5 stars
love4connor   8 contributions
Wisconsin
Aug 6, 2008

I loved this as a kid, but it was robot world then and not so much brain teasers. I still love it, but wish it was more like it was back then. My 6 year old just wanted to run through the entire place. He lost interest quickly. I think he would've liked it more if he were a tad... more

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4 of 5 stars
rem1979   19 contributions
Bolingbrook, IL
Jun 23, 2008

I thought this was a fun attraction to see. My son is only 18 months so he couldn't grasp the idea of it, but I enjoyed it. I think it's good for kids because it's fun and educational. Who would think you can learn something on vacation. We went on a weekday during June and it was so empty. It... more

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3 of 5 stars
allstar911   4 contributions
midwest
Jun 19, 2008

The exploratory was fun, but definitely in need of some updating. A few of the "hands-on" exhibits were in need of repair. The staff were friendly. My son loved the Gyro (an extra $3). All in all, it was an average experience. more

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5 of 5 stars
Kid74   5 contributions
Chicago, Illinois
Jun 8, 2008

Had a great time with my three year old. This place is a lot bigger than it looks and there is lots to do. I will say though that everything is "self-guided" so if you're not willing to read the signs and follow instructions for each exhibit, it probably won't be much fun. As far as edu-tainment goes though, this... more

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Tommy Bartlett Exploratory Address

560 Wisconsin Dells Parkway, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
Tel: 608-254-2525 Fax: 608-254-6103