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Children's Museum of Fond du Lac

πŸ“ Fond du Lac, WI

β˜…4.5(397 Google reviews)

The Children's Museum of Fond du Lac offers 15,000 sq ft of indoor exhibits and over 10,000 sq ft of fenced outdoor space. Daily programs run for all ages and are included with admission. Dedicated toddler zones serve the youngest visitors.

βœ“ children's museumβœ“ toddler zoneβœ“ outdoor playβœ“ educationalβœ“ birthday partiesβœ“ nonprofit
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β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…Featured review by Lynn Mueffelmann

Took my 3 year old grandson her and he played for 2 hours. Very very clean and fun for older kids too!

πŸ† Family Action Verdict

Strongest for children aged 1 through 10, with toddler-specific zones for under-2s and more complex exhibits for school-age kids. Grandparents frequently bring grandchildren for multi-hour visits. The fenced outdoor space adds value on good weather days. Membership pays off quickly for families who visit more than twice per season.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

πŸ’‘Daily programs are included with admission β€” check the CMFDL calendar before visiting to catch scheduled activities
⏰Military families qualify for free admission under the Blue Star Museum program β€” bring valid ID
🎟️The fenced outdoor area is a bonus on mild weather days; combine indoor and outdoor time for a longer visit
πŸš—Birthday party spaces book out ahead β€” contact the museum early if planning a celebration

πŸ’¬ What Families Are Saying

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397 Google reviews

Very clean facility40%
Great for multiple age groups35%
Long engaging visits15%
Military-friendly access10%
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Lynn Mueffelmann

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β€œTook my 3 year old grandson her and he played for 2 hours. Very very clean and fun for older kids too!”

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Carol P

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β€œI've been bringing my grandkids here for years. All of them have had fun.”

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James Haasch

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β€œGreat place for children but extremely upsetting that you don’t give patrons access to your WiFi. You need to change that policy!!!!!”

Reviews from Google

Overview

CMFDL is a nonprofit children's museum focused on development through play, with rotating exhibits, daily programming, and hands-on activities across a large indoor-outdoor footprint. The fenced outdoor area adds a distinct play environment beyond the exhibit halls. Grandparent and caregiver visits are common β€” the museum draws multigenerational groups. Birthday party rentals are available.

πŸ• Opening Hours

MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday09:00 – 17:00
Thursday09:00 – 17:00
Friday09:00 – 17:00
Saturday09:00 – 17:00
Sunday09:00 – 16:00

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