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Upper Peninsula Children's Museum

📍 Marquette, MI

★4.7(593 Google reviews)

Upper Peninsula Children's Museum at 123 W Baraga Ave, Marquette features hands-on, child-designed interactive exhibits with a focus on creativity, curiosity, and community. Memberships are available, including free memberships for families in need.

✓ interactive exhibits✓ toddler-friendly✓ indoor activity✓ community museum✓ child-designed✓ Marquette
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★★★★★Featured review by Jule Morin

Really good spot for the cold winter or rainy spring days. My son has so much fun there.

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Best for children aged 1–10. The inclusive, calm environment works particularly well for toddlers and early-elementary kids. Indoor programming makes it a reliable wet-weather destination in the Upper Peninsula. Families visiting Marquette for the first time will find it a welcoming community anchor rather than a commercial attraction.

â„šī¸ What to Know Before You Go

💡Check the events page before visiting — seasonal programs and youth-led exhibits rotate throughout the year
⏰Memberships offer significant value for local families who visit more than twice per year
đŸŽŸī¸Ask about free membership availability if cost is a barrier — the museum actively provides subsidized access

đŸ’Ŧ What Families Are Saying

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593 Google reviews

Staff warmth40%
Young child engagement40%
Rainy day recommendation20%
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Jule Morin

★★★★★

“Really good spot for the cold winter or rainy spring days. My son has so much fun there.”

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Robert Wade

★★★★★

“It was a very fun time good place to meet up with family with or without kids Mr. Jim is very friendly he's super sweet and treats everyone like family and is always in a good mood and great with kids! He has been a part of my life for 13 years and he is family now”

Reviews from Google

Overview

The UP Children's Museum is a nonprofit institution with exhibits conceived and designed with input from children themselves. Interactive stations encourage creative exploration across multiple themed areas. The venue is a go-to for indoor activity during Michigan's long winter and rainy spring seasons, and long-term staff like Mr. Jim have become recognizable community figures. Programming and seasonal events run year-round alongside the permanent exhibit floor.

🕐 Opening Hours

TuesdayClosed
Wednesday10:00 – 17:00
Thursday10:00 – 17:00
Friday10:00 – 17:00
Saturday10:00 – 17:00
Sunday10:00 – 17:00