Our Environment

Bowers Kidseum is  fun-filled space where kids can explore the world around them - and beyond! With classes, birthday parties, summer camp, after school programs and more, Kidseum engages kids ages one to ten in an environment unlike any other.
Stop by Kidseum for:

International dress-up
Have you ever wanted to dress up like an Indian princess or a Mexican Caballero? Here you can do just that! We have a giant "multicultural closet" at your finger tips!

Tribal Instruments
Play instruments from across the globe which foster math and literacy skills!

Ethnic Masks
Every culture wears masks. Try one on! Can you guess where it's from or for what reason it's worn?

Language Exploration
Listen to languages from near and far! Where do they come from? Where are they spoken now? Make your own written samples to take home.

Our Mission

The Bowers Kidseum is dedicated to providing a fun, educational, and culturally rich environment where imagination and creativity are not only encouraged but nurtured.

Exhibits:

Monkey King: A Journey to China

Monkey King: A Journey to China is the first ever children’s exhibition presented at the Bowers Kidseum and focuses on the classic 16th century Chinese story about the Buddhist monk and scripture pilgrim, Xuan Zang, who takes a journey along China’s Silk Road. To engage children in the story and Chinese culture, Kidseum will dramatically transform into an environment filled with the sights and sounds of China.

Monkey King: A Journey to China tickets are $6 (Children under 3 are free). For tickets, click here.

Public Hours

Summer Hours (June 15th through August 31st)

Tuesday - Sunday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Closed September 1 - 8

Regular Hours (Starting September 9)
Tuesday-Friday: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Saturday-Sunday: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Admission

Ages 6 and up free with current Bowers Museum ticket stub

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Closed

Itty Bitty
Explorers Club
10:00-11:00

Pre-school
Discoveries
10:30-12:00

Activity
Tours
9:30-10:30

Itty Bitty
Explorers Club
9:30-10:30

Pre-school
Discoveries
10:30-12:00

Activity Tours
11:00-12:00

Public Hours
10:00-3:00

Itty Bitty
Explorers Club
10:00-11:00

Activity Tours
9:30-10:30

Public Hours
10:00-3:00

Activity Tours
11:00-12:00

Public Hours
11:00-4:00

Public Hours
11:00-4:00

Closed

Early Childhood Enrichment
Classes
12:30-2:00

Early Childhood Enrichment
Classes
12:30-2:00

Reserve a
Birthday Party
for 10:30-12:30
or 1:30-3:30

Reserve a
Birthday Party
for 10:30-12:30
or 1:30-3:30

Pre-School Discoveries
Tuesdays and Wednesdays
10:30 am-12:00 pm

Engage in music, art, and storytelling while building lasting relationships with other fantastic families!

Members: $8 per child ($4 each additional sibling), Adults free
Non-members: $12 per child ($6 each additional sibling), Adults free

Early Childhood Enrichment Classes
Tuesdays and Wednesdays
12:30 pm-2:00 pm

Pre-schoolers through second graders learn about different cultures through hands-on activities like music, dance, cooking, and more.

Members: $65 (for four weeks)
Non-Members: $75 (for four weeks)
$15 each additional sibling (members and non-members)

Itty Bitty Explorers Club
Tuesday Mornings (times vary) Thursday Mornings/Afternoons (times vary)

Just for caregivers and their infants and toddlers, Itty Bitty Explorers Club focuses on the three main developmental areas: language skills, motor skills, and sensory exploration.  For families with children of multiple ages, a sibling program is offered.

Members: $50 (6 weeks)
Non-members: $65 (6 weeks)
Explorer Siblings: $15 (members), $20 (non-members)

Activity Tours

Available for school or community groups, Activity Tours are designed to engage students through a hands-on approach by way of stories, games, songs, musical instruments and costumes connected to the exhibits at the museum.

• Play musical instruments from around the world
• Explore a discovery chest filled with artifacts and objects from different cultures
• Learn about ancient Egypt in Nefertari's tomb room
• Dress up in ethnic clothes
• Make a rubbing with world symbols and alphabets from many cultures
• Try on ceremonial masks
• Play games from all parts of the globe
• Create a unique folk art project

To book an Activity Tour, please call 714.567.3680.