1 / 2Greater Wausau Children's Museum
📍 Rothschild, WI
Located in Cedar Creek Mall, the Greater Wausau Children's Museum hosts hands-on play exhibits, rotating art and sensory events, and a music jam series. The venue is especially well-suited for toddlers aged 1–4.
Kids can explore and make friends.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for children aged 1 through 6, with toddlers getting the most out of the sensory and motor-skill exhibits. The low admission price makes frequent visits practical for local families. Arrive at opening on Saturdays — reviewers note the museum fills quickly after mid-morning.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Christopher Anderson
“Kids can explore and make friends.”
Morning Glory
“I love this place! Friendly staff. Lots to do, especially for toddlers. I visit this place often with my grandchildren, 2 and 4. We've been coming for years! Thank you Wausau for having so many things for children to do! I don't understand how anyone can give this place less than a 5 star review.”
Kailey de Jong
“This is a really great, affordable option for safe, indoor play in our community. It costed us $8 or $9 for two adults and a 1 year old for two hours of play. I recommend going right at open on a Saturday because it does start to get really busy after 10:30ish. Staff were very friendly and the facility was clean. We will be going back for more fun in the future.”
Aleesha Shober
“First time coming and its definitely an odd layout. It must have been an old clothes store beforehand and they were too lazy to remodel it. Its a little chaotic inside and messy, but the price is great! There were a lot of old dressing rooms with nothing inside and the ones that did have some stuff in it was super messy and no workers were activitely helping to rearrange. There really wasn't a lot to do or see, I only went as a way for my toddler to do something while my other child was in a movie. I wouldnt come here otherwise. It was spacious but seemed so empty and old. A lot of things needed to be replaced.”
Reviews from Google
Overview
The Greater Wausau Children's Museum occupies a suite in Cedar Creek Mall at 10101 Market St in Rothschild, WI. The layout is compact and adapted from retail space, which gives it an unconventional floor plan. Exhibits rotate throughout the year and include sensory boxes, foil painting, process art, and science activities. Regular programming covers story time, music jams, and seasonal events like a Halloween dance. Staff are consistently praised as friendly and attentive.