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Welcome to the Fairbanks Children's Museum! 

 As the largest resource for early childhood education and science-backed play in Alaska's Interior,
our mission is to inspire and connect families through discovery and the power of play.

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hours 

Mondays: 

Tuesdays: 

Wed-Sat: 

Sundays: 

closed

10am to 7pm

10am to 5pm

private playtime 

location

302 Cushman Street, Suite 101 

Fairbanks, AK 99701 

Free parking on 5th Avenue

admission

Under Age One: 

Ages 1 - 99: 

Grandparents:

Active Duty Military: 

Museums for All: 

Museum Members:

Free

$10 

$5

$8

$3

Free

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memberships

Become a Museum Family and enjoy many benefits, including free admission!

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gift cards

Give the gift of togetherness, museum store shopping, birthday parties, or admission!

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Shiway & Sadie Scholarship Fund

Nominate a family in need for assistance with camps, classes, or a free membership.

Special Events at FCM

Pint Size Prom Jurassic Jungle
Pint Size Prom Jurassic Jungle
Sat, Mar 28
A family dance party and a perfect opportunity to dress up (but please leave the blow-up dinosaurs at home). Get your tickets, find your dance shoes and join us for a dino-mite family-friendly evening fundraiser of music, treats, raffles, photo booths, and dancing to DJ Fifty50's tunes!
Easter at FCM
Easter at FCM
Sun, Apr 05
Celebrate Easter with themed crafts and activities, prizes, fun twisted balloon animals and visits with the Easter bunny! Online reservations for 1.5 hour-long playtimes (11am-12:30pm, 12:45-2:15pm, 2:30-4pm) are required. Cost: $12 non-member, $3 member

Programs, events, classes and more...
There is something to explore every day!

    Exploring the Scientific Method
    Exploring the Scientific Method
    Tue, Mar 17
    3 classes on Tuesdays in March (17, 24, 31) for 6-10 year-olds. Learn about and explore the scientific method through hands on experimentation and discovery in chemistry, biology & physics.
    Mess Makers
    Mess Makers
    Programming
    Wed, Mar 18
    This weekly art program gives children a chance to get messy! Activities include things like flower pounding, shaving cream painting, and playing with spaghetti. These projects aim to develop creativity and motor skills while allowing kids to explore their senses.
    Moovin' & Groovin'
    Moovin' & Groovin'
    Programming
    Thu, Mar 19
    Moovin' & Groovin' is musical exploration through movement and games and interactive instruction with our wonderful educator, Teal!

We are honored to receive support from
community organizations and businesses

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hours

Mondays: 

Tuesdays: 

We - Sat: 

Sundays: 

closed

10am - 7pm

10am - 5pm

private parties / rentals 

location

302 Cushman Street, Suite 101 

Fairbanks, AK 99701 

Google Maps

Free parking on 5th Avenue

admission

Under Age One: 

Ages 1 - 99: 

Grandparents:

Active Duty Military: 

Museums for All: 

Museum Members:

Free

$10

$5

$8

$3

Free

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contact 

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The Fairbanks Children's Museum is a 501 (C) 3 nonprofit.
EIN: 26- 4095584

Privacy: The Fairbanks Children's Museum will use personal information only to contact you regarding news and information pertaining to the Museum. We will never sell or give away details to third parties.

© 2021 by Fairbanks Children's Museum. All rights reserved. 

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