Inspired Learning Through Creative Play

Innovative
Exhibits

Interactive
Play

Igniting
Imagination

Programs designed to INSPIRE

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Sensory Play!

by Vanessa Rivero | January 23, 2020 | Makery, STEAM'D Up! | 0 Comments

Sensory play extends beyond touching and feeling, it involves all activities that stimulate any of a child’s senses. Young children learn by exploring their surroundings, taking in all of the different aspects of their environment, and making observations. Sensory...

Benefits of Cooking & Gardening Programs

by Vanessa Rivero | November 12, 2019 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Cooking and gardening curriculum have become a large part of early childhood development research and program planning. These programs have been linked to improving dietary habits and nutrition knowledge. In a study based within four elementary schools in...

We’re Nesting!

by Vanessa Rivero | October 16, 2019 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

At Kidzu, we know how important it is to encourage children to explore from a very young age. Before the age of three, a child's brain forms more than a million neural connections each second! When these connections are formed in a safe, guided environment, children...

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What people are saying

I went with my 7 & 6 year old cousins because it was a rainy day and once we entered they did not want to leave! There are tons of activities for children to do and lots of imaginative play. It was clean and had a lovely staff.

Robyn O. Trip Advisor Reviewer
They pack a lot of fun into a small space. They have a nice array of different exhibits with a tree house, theater space, kitchen, reading nook, makery, etc. My 5 year old son loved it.

Polly D. Facebook Reviewer
What a great time! We took our granddaughters here. Both of them had a great time. They were wore out by the time we left. We will go back in the near future, when we catch our breath.

Terry W. Yelp Reviewer
Wonderful playtime for the whole family!…The interactive activities are fun, educational, and geared to get your imagination growing!

Leigh J. Trip Advisor Reviewer
The new space is fantastic! They really used the space well for all the elements. The four-year-old announced it was her favorite museum ever.

Blake G. Facebook Reviewer

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About Kidzu

Kidzu Children's Museum is a hands-on museum dedicated to inspiring young children and the adults in their lives to learn through purposeful play.

We invite you to get involved with Kidzu and help us build a permanent museum that serves all children in our community and inspires learning through purposeful play!

Hours

Tuesday
10am-5:00pm

Wednesday
1pm-7:00pm

Wednesdays extended hours from 10am-7pm Memorial Day through Labor Day

Thursday - Saturday*

10am-5:00pm

Sunday
1-5pm

Closed Monday

*Open to Museum Members at 9 AM every Saturday

Admission

Free for members

$8.50 per child over 12 months
$8.50 per adult
Free for children 11 months and under
$3.00 for EBT/SNAP cardholders
$7.00 each for seniors 65+
$7.00 each for military families

Kidzu is proud to be a Blue Star Museum and a Museum For All.

*Prices do not include tax

Location

Inside University Place
201 S. Estes Drive,
Chapel Hill, NC

919-933-1455

info@kidzuchildrensmuseum.org

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