25 Best Children's Museums

When your kids hear the word “museum” do they immediately think of a place where they have to be quiet and can’t touch anything? We polled readers, editors and parents across the country to come up with this list of 25 museums with tons of kid appeal. Enjoy exploring!

Tip: If you join your local children’s museum, many memberships offer reciprocal admission to children and science and technology museums around the country. This perk gives your family a passport to many free, fun educational experiences during your next trip out of town.