Utica Children's Museum

Utica Children's Museum We are open! Get ready for a FUN, engaging experience. A lifetime of learning starts here… through PLAY! It was housed in the John C.
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The Utica Children’s Museum was founded on August 1, 1963 and is one of the oldest children's museums in the country. Hieber Building, a historic building in Utica's Bagg's Square neighborhood until 2020. It's new home is at 106 Memorial Parkway in Utica and is slated to open May 1, 2025. The museum will feature six new galleries – The Climber, Seasons, World Market, Build It Up, Let’s Experiment

and The Cove, along with a multi-purpose room to host birthday parties and programming and a meeting area in the rotunda to welcome groups and events. The theme of the museum is "Love Where You Live!" and celebrates the uniqueness of our region throughout.

We’re growing our team at the Children’s Museum! 🎉 We’re hiring a Growth & Engagement Coordinator and an Experiential Le...
03/17/2026

We’re growing our team at the Children’s Museum! 🎉 We’re hiring a Growth & Engagement Coordinator and an Experiential Learning Coordinator to help expand our programs, partnerships, and visitor experiences. The ideal candidates are organized, enthusiastic professionals who love working with families, building relationships, and creating engaging learning experiences. If you’re a team player who thrives in a fast-paced, playful environment, we’d love to hear from you!

https://ican.family/career-opportunities/

Stir up some silly fun NEXT Sunday, with our Alphabet Soup craft! Kids can practice writing their letters, and decorate ...
03/14/2026

Stir up some silly fun NEXT Sunday, with our Alphabet Soup craft! Kids can practice writing their letters, and decorate a playful bowl of “soup” using watercolors. It’s a great way to explore letters, language, and creativity with no spoons required!

Here are our hours for March and April to help you plan the perfect time to join us at The Museum! Stay tuned for our Sp...
03/13/2026

Here are our hours for March and April to help you plan the perfect time to join us at The Museum! Stay tuned for our Spring Recess calendar coming out soon!

NEXT Thursday, stir up some silly fun with our Alphabet Soup craft! Kids can practice writing their letters, and decorat...
03/06/2026

NEXT Thursday, stir up some silly fun with our Alphabet Soup craft! Kids can practice writing their letters, and decorate a playful bowl of “soup” using watercolors. It’s a great way to explore letters, language, and creativity with no spoons required!

Can't make it Thursday we will be doing our drop in craft again Sunday, March 22nd from 11:00pm to 2:00pm

03/06/2026
Our Executive Director, Meghan, will be supporting an important cause that’s also very personal to her tomorrow morning ...
03/05/2026

Our Executive Director, Meghan, will be supporting an important cause that’s also very personal to her tomorrow morning at 9:00am during the American Heart Association - New York State Radio and Treadmill Challenge at Utica University!

Tune in to WIBX get live updates and show your support.

Keith A. Griffith III is making history NOW! As the founder of Beeing2gether, he combines environmental sustainability a...
02/28/2026

Keith A. Griffith III is making history NOW!

As the founder of Beeing2gether, he combines environmental sustainability and mental health advocacy, using beekeeping to promote healing, awareness, and community care.

Read more about her and other change makers: https://bit.ly/UCMMakingHistoryNow2026

Thank you so much to everyone who helped make our Mid-Winter Recess a success! Without our presenting sponsor and our co...
02/25/2026

Thank you so much to everyone who helped make our Mid-Winter Recess a success! Without our presenting sponsor and our community partners we wouldn’t have been able to put on a break week full of FUN activities!

D'Arcangelo & Co., LLP - Presenting Sponsor

Community Partners who donated time or supplies:
Laurie Lynn Cookies & Confections
ICAN - Utica City School District System of Care
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County Child Care Council
Off-Center Records
Mohawk Valley Trout Unlimited
Geppetto Studios, Inc.
Co****le Crushers

Keep an eye out for information about our upcoming Spring Recess activities. It’s going to be 8 days of FUN.

Dasia Taylor is making history NOW! A STEM innovator, she developed color-changing sutures that detect infection, demons...
02/24/2026

Dasia Taylor is making history NOW!

A STEM innovator, she developed color-changing sutures that detect infection, demonstrating how young scientists can create life-saving medical solutions.

Read more about her and other change makers: https://bit.ly/UCMMakingHistoryNow2026

Haili & Brooke Smith are making history NOW! Through their nonprofit Books Like Me, the sisters are expanding representa...
02/24/2026

Haili & Brooke Smith are making history NOW!
Through their nonprofit Books Like Me, the sisters are expanding representation in children’s literature so every child can see themselves reflected in the stories they read.

Read more about her and other change makers: https://bit.ly/UCMMakingHistoryNow2026

Address

106 Memorial Parkway
Utica, NY
13501

Opening Hours

Wednesday 4pm - 7pm
Thursday 10am - 4:30am
Friday 10am - 4:30pm
Saturday 10am - 4:30pm
Sunday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

+13158087529

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Please note that the Utica Children’s Museum is now closed as we create a brand new museum experience at our new location on The Parkway in Utica. We have an anticipated opening of Spring, 2022.

The Utica Children’s Museum was founded on August 1, 1963 and since the 1970s, was housed in a beautiful historic building located in the heart of Utica’s downtown Bagg’s Square district. Originally named The Children's Museum of History, Natural History, and Science, now dba the Utica Children's Museum, the Museum offered approximately 60 exhibits and experiences throughout four floors of play space and is in the process of being transformed into a hands-on, interactive destination that will impact more than 100,000 visitors over the next five years.