$9/person

age 1 and up

Sunday – Monday

12pm – 4:30pm

NOTE: General Admission guests may share Museum galleries with Birthday Parties and Field Trips

Tuesday–Saturday

9:30am – 4:30pm

NOTE: Reserved from 9:30 am to 11:30 am on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month for the 5toOne Playgroup. Learn More about the playgroup at greatstartkids.com.

Curiosity Place, powered by the Great Lakes Children’s Museum, is now open in the Grand Traverse Mall! This exciting new location brings the Museum’s mission to life through hands-on educational play, engaging programs, summer camps, birthday parties, and more.

Families can also explore the Power of Play Store, featuring fun and educational toys. Curiosity Place is a vibrant, welcoming space where curiosity leads the way and children of all ages can explore, imagine, and discover.

Come see The Curiosity Place

We believe every child deserves a safe and welcoming place to explore, imagine, and grow—at their own pace and in their own way. At the Great Lakes Children’s Museum, our exhibits and programs are thoughtfully designed to spark curiosity and creativity, offering hands-on learning experiences that encourage problem-solving, collaboration, and self-expression. Children learn best through play—and we’re here to make that play meaningful. Visit us today!

Join the CURIOSITY CLUB!

You’re invited to join the Curiosity Club, a community of monthly supporters dedicated to helping us build a foundation for life-long learning through play-based exploration. Your generosity today will inspire young minds for years to come.

  • $10/month – provides supplies for the sturgeon and other fish
  • $25/month – sustains our free, in-Museum art programs
  • $50/month – supports STEM outreach programs at libraries, schools, and communities across Northern Michigan
  • $100/month – grants a yearly membership to a new family in-need every month

In recognition of their generosity, Curiosity Club members will be invited to exclusive exhibit opening events and have their names featured in Hands-on Happenings, our bi-monthly Programs and Events newsletter.

NEW LOCATION!
The Curiosity Place at Grand Traverse Mall

Sunday – Monday

12pm – 4:30pm

NOTE: General Admission guests may share Museum galleries with Birthday Parties and Field Trips

Tuesday–Saturday

9:30am – 4:30pm

NOTE: Closed to the public from 9:30 am to 11:30 am on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month for the 5toOne Playgroup. Sign up for the playgroup at greatstartkids.com.

$9/person

age 1 and up

Walk-ins admitted if capacity allows. Reservations are recommended to guarantee your spot.

Members are free. Discount for Active Duty Military and up to 7 guests. ID required.

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