Children's Museum of Phoenix (Phoenix)

Photo: Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons. Front entrance of the historic Monroe School building that houses the museum — its columned portico, seen from 7th Street. The building still carries its MONROE SCHOOL name over the entrance.

Children's Museum of Phoenix in Phoenix: best for ages 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12; $19.00 per person.

Address215 N. 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85034

Hours9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (plan-your-visit page). The Museum's events pages state '9am–4pm daily through January 10, 2027, with a few exceptions', including closed Nov. 7, 2026 for gala setup and closed Nov. 26, 2026 for Thanksgiving. Free First Friday Night runs 5–9 p.m. on the first Friday of each month, but will not be held in November 2026 or January 2027.

Prices$19.00 per person

Price notesGeneral admission tickets are $19.00 per person for anyone 1 year and older; Museum Members and children under the age of 1 are free; Seniors (62+) $18.00. Discounted tickets must be purchased in person: Military (with ID) $17.00; Police and Fire (with ID) $17.00; American Indian (with Tribal ID or CIB) $3.00; All Kids Play (with SNAP EBT Card, up to 4 guests) $9.50; Educators (with school ID) free in June and July.

Age notesOfficial admission page: general admission is 'for anyone 1 year and older', members and children under the age of 1 are free, and exhibits are 'designed for children ages birth to 10'. The 9-12 band is included only for its 9–10 portion; no official basis for ages 11+ as the target audience.

BookingTickets can be purchased online in advance (plan page notes families can plan ahead by purchasing tickets before arriving) and in person; discounted tickets must be purchased in person, and free passes are redeemed at the front desk. No reservation requirement for general admission was stated. Adults are not allowed in without children, and children are not allowed without adults.

Suggested timeAbout 3 hours

AccessibilityOfficial Health, Safety & Accessibility page: the Museum provides 'barrier-free access for visitors' and 'we can provide wheelchairs with advanced notice' (call 602.253.0501 and press 0). FAQ: strollers are allowed, with stroller parking areas on all three floors. The Museum is a PAL Place: a custom Pal Video and Pal Guide support visitors with autism, anxiety, and other learning differences.

ParkingFree on-site parking (plan page: 'Free On-Site Parking', at 7th Street & Van Buren; on busy days the lot may fill — nearby garages charge fees and the Museum does not validate).

Verified perk: All Kids Play - $9.50 admission with a SNAP EBT cardPer the Museum's own plan-your-visit page (the program is branded 'All Kids Play' on the Museum's pages, not Museums for All): admission is $9.50 with a SNAP EBT Card, for up to 4 guests. Discounted tickets must be purchased in person.

Verified perk: Free First Friday Night - free admission on the first Friday eveningPer the Museum's own Free First Friday Night page: on the first Friday of each month from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. the Museum opens to the public free of charge (part of its Every Child Program). Published exceptions: it will not be held in November 2026 (gala setup) or January 2027; the next listed date is December 4, 2026.

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Venue details last verified November 5, 2026 against official sources. Hours and prices change — check the official site before you go. FamilyDay AI is a free planning tool for parents; we list only facts we have verified, and we never invent ratings or reviews.

Children's Museum of Phoenix — Phoenix, Arizona

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