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Children's Museum of Northern Nevada

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Children's Museum of Northern Nevada
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Enjoy a day with the family at this lively, hands-on museum where children discover that learning and fun go together. Kids pull, push, poke and take apart as they make their way through a series of interactive exhibits.
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Ken Olson
San Antonio, TX36 contributions
Great afternoon for children
Mar 2021
Museum is relatively small and most fun for children 4+. We had our 18 mo old grand daughter and she found plenty to do. Children about 4 to 7 or 8 seemed to be having the most fun. The exhibits are not high tech but there was plenty of room to pretend, run and climb. Also tables for coloring and drawing.

We were there on a Monday afternoon in March with a total of about 8 children, Not sure if it gets crowded on weekends or in the summer.

Very highly recommended!
Written March 9, 2021
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Leonidas
Shinjuku, Japan22 contributions
Fun ...and its all fun.
May 2019 • Family
My children always love this place because it has a lot of fun activities . The place is clean and it is safe for the kids.
Written June 25, 2019
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Heather K-H
Houston, TX191 contributions
Small, fun, but for younger ones
Apr 2018
It is a neat museum in a historic building. My son still had fun but for an 11-year-old only about an hours worth of interest. The museum is definitely designed for younger children. I think the perfect age range would be 2-8 and some kids up to 10 but not much for middle school aged or middle school ability. Definitely was a fun little break.
Written February 6, 2019
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leona k
Reno, NV11 contributions
Shoe string budget but fantastic never the less.
Oct 2018
Fun place in WPA building. Great for kids from 2 years old on. I have to carry my 3 year granddaughter out! Very reasonable cost on a daily basis or membership.
Written January 13, 2019
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catchamcd
Carson City, NV15 contributions
Great for kids
Jun 2018 • Family
They change things often enough to go back. Even have days when they bring out the old press and stamp out coins.
Written September 21, 2018
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Nanette Paulson P
Carson City, NV63 contributions
Fun for kids, young and old!
Sep 2017 • Couples
This place is a lot of fun. Kids get to play with items and learn. I really had fun here even when I was just with another adult.
Written August 19, 2018
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107Judy30
Folsom, CA31 contributions
Great place for Kids - big and small!
Mar 2018 • Business
Lots of great exhibits and fun things for kids to interact with....very interesting...even to adults.....great place to visit!
Written June 11, 2018
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Kevin M
San Ramon, CA72 contributions
Educational, entertaining gem in Carson City
Apr 2018 • Family
We made this a stop on our way to Reno and found it to be super engaging for our kids, 4 and 7. There were many younger children present, but the activities on site really engage the little ones through to adults.

From fuseball and air hockey, to dissecting a frog and learning about ecosystems and the many fish tanks. Learn about the history of northern Nevada, play doctor, and zip down the really fast slide. The balance of education, sport and play is great.

We've visited a handful of children museums in larger urban cities and this one rivals those, no doubt.

Have fun, be a kid!
Written April 7, 2018
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Cynthia P
Windsor, California, United States129 contributions
A Fun Museum for Young Children
Feb 2018 • Family
We took our granddaughters ages 7 and 6 to this museum and they spent hours there. There was plenty of activities to keep them entertained and they met and played with other children. The women who work there were friendly and knowledgeable. We have visited this museum before and we will be back. This is mostly for young children, my husband and grandson, age 13, went and visited the Nevada State Museum.
Written February 22, 2018
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bailabee
Fernley, NV16 contributions
So much fun!
Dec 2017 • Family
I took my 6 year old son here and he had a wonderful time! Staff is great. Activities are wonderful!
Written January 22, 2018
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