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Imagine It! The Children's Museum of Atlanta4518

in Atlanta, GA 30313

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275 Centennial Olympic Park Drive NW
Atlanta, GA 30313United States

404.659.KIDS

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Hours:Mon-Fri 10am-4pm; Sat-Sun 10am-5pm

Cost:Adults and Children (2 and up) $12.50, plus tax; Children (under 2) free; Discounted tickets are available for groups of 10 or more with advance reservations. Family memberships begin at $125. Advance reservations are greatly encouraged, especially for groups.

Ages:2-8

about Imagine It! The Children's Museum of Atlanta:

The mission of Imagine It! The Children's Museum of Atlanta is to create environments and activities through which young children experience the power of imagination and the fun in learning with each other and with grown-ups. Best enjoyed by kids up to age 8, the museum features some permanent hands-on exhibits and traveling exhibits in partnership with other major children's museums.

Crowd-pleasers include:

The giant ball machine, complete with cranes, intricate ramps and tubes, and a water-powered wheel that encourages teamwork (even among kids who just met!) to move brightly colored plastic orbs from point A to point B.

The water play area, where kids don colorful rain jackets to "fish," (with magnetic fishing poles or nets and plastic sea creatures) splash, and stand mesmerized as water makes its way down a waterfall.

The Fundamentally Food section, where kids can explore all aspects of gathering and delivering food. Kids literally follow the food chain from the barnyard to the delivery truck - operating a fork lift and loading boxes. Then they can shop at the grocery store, fill their carts, and whip up a meal in a pretend kitchen.

And the art gallery - a plexiglass panel on which smocked guests can paint to their hearts' content right on the wall, then see it get wiped clean to start all over. (Parents, bring a camera to capture the artwork before it gets washed away!)

Birthday Parties at the museum include admission for up to 10 guests, use of a party room for one hour, and Imaginator to coordinate activities, a make-and-take art project, and goody boxes. Additional items are offered a la carte. Parties are available only on Saturdays and Sundays and pre-selected times.

Summer Camp is offered in weeklong sessions with emphasis on imagination,play, story, science, and the arts.

Membership packages range from $90-$500, and include (depending on level) invitations to members-only events, discounts on birthday party packages, parking privileges, and more perks.

Check our calendar for upcoming special exhibits and events.

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Fee-Fi-Fo-FUN! Come step inside beloved stories from around the globe in Once Upon a Time... Exploring the World of Fairy Tales! The new hands-on exhibit runs October 1, 2011-January 22, 2012 and features multicultural fairy tales from around the world. From an African jungle to a giant's castle, visit an enchanted storybook kingdom through the larger-than-life pages of seven favorite fairy tales.

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"Arthur's Letters to Santa" campaign kicks off at the Imagine It! Children Museum with activities and giveaways on November 17 from 10am-2pm. Click here to find out more about the 12 days of fun family events nationwide leading to the release of ARTHUR CHRISTMAS, the new 3D CG-animated family comedy in theaters November 23, 2011.

getting there:

Parking is available throughout the area. Public transportation is also available: The Peachtree Center MARTA station is within walking distance. Traveling South on I-75/I-85: Exit Williams Street. Go straight off the exit onto Williams Street. Turn right onto Baker Street. The museum is located on the corner of Baker Street and Centennial Olympic Park Drive. Traveling North on I-75/I-85: Exit International Boulevard. Go through downtown towards Centennial Olympic Park. Turn right onto Williams Street. Go two blocks to Baker Street and turn left. The museum is located on the corner of Baker Street and Centennial Olympic Park Drive. From MARTA: Get off at Peachtree Center Station. Take the escalator up towards Harris Street - exit onto Peachtree. Cross Harris Street and go one block north to Baker Street and turn left. Walk three blocks towards Centennial Olympic Park. The museum is located on the corner of Baker Street and Centennial Olympic Park Drive.

It is a great place for kids younger than 7. I took my third graders and they were bored in 45 minutes. Now I have a 4 year-old son who plays non-stop! From fishing in the pond to playing in the sand or throwing balls in the cage, he is a happy kid. When we leave, he's asleep in the car. A perfect play date!

Bergina Cruise

I took my 6 year old, and I was quite disappointed. For the admission price, there just isn't much there. Not nearly as nice as other childrens museums we've been to. Her favorite things were painting and moon sand, things we can have at home for much less money!

Cris

My 2 year old can't get enough of this place. They have so much to do that your child will always be engaged. While playing they learn about physics, agriculture, habitats, transportation and more.. all while having a complete hands on experience. Whenever I have friends with little ones coming to visit I always take them to Imagine It! Children's Museum.

Danielle Orsini-Cohl

Yes, my 2 year old and her cousins had a blast, but I expected more. I have been to other children's museums around the country and they were more centered towards learning. I was expecting more science type experiments, learning activities, etc. Also, the older kids did not enjoy it as long as the young kids. Many of the activities can be recreated at home. (moon sand, fishing, trains, painting, slides) It was fun to go once, but it is not worth the money to go again.

Jill

We have only been once, but my 3 year old loves it. I love that big kids are not there overwhelming the little ones. There is enough to keep her busy for a long morning or afternoon and we cannot wait to take her back.

anonymous

It's a great facility...everything is in good shape. It stressed me out, though, having two kids who wanted to go in two different directions. Paying for parking is a deterrent, but it's downtown so that's to be expected, I suppose. Otherwise, lots to do. Very interactive. A great day trip with the kids.

I bought the membership, however now that i've gone 4 o 5 times, my 17 month-old daughter is not as interested as before, I even get bored there. It's very small (should be much bigger and have many more attractions and activities for kids of diffeent ages). Also, everytime I've been there in the morning / noon time, there a lots of kids from schools that are too rough and the place is extremely loud. Also, everytime you go, you have to pay $5 for parking, Imagine it! should pay for that, at least when you get the membership...

A Mother

We were in Atlanta on vacation and I took my 16 month old son here to play for the morning. He loved it and could participate in almost all of the activities. On his face was pure delight no matter what he did! I especially liked that there was an area to sit and eat a lunch that I had brought in for us. The staff was also very helpful and friendly! Overall it was a great experience and a fun morning for us both.

jennn

We visited the Museum for the first time with our 14 month old son. He was a little scared at first. But within minutes of exploring, he was having fun. Seeing his face light up after touching a sand-like substance was worth millions. And, what we liked best was that our 14 month old fit right in.

If it's to hot or to cold to be outdoors, this is one of the best places to take your kids. My 7 year old daughter loves this place and never gets tired of it. I especially love that the musuem themes change every few months, it keeps it from getting boaring.

N. Dixon

It is downtown, which can be somewhat difficult, but there is parking across the street for $5, or it is a quick walk from MARTA. My daughter (2) wants to go every day. She talks about the water exhibit nonstop. I have a membership and rotate trips to the museum with our visits to the park. It's well worth the effort.

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