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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

PreKamp: Mini Matisse
PreKamp: Mini Matisse
Fri, Feb 06
Let's create art! PreKamps are designed just for your preschooler (3-5 years-old) to interact with others their age, learn literacy skills, and explore their favorite things - all in play!
Super Saturday: Kindness Cards with Them Processed Goods
Super Saturday: Kindness Cards with Them Processed Goods
Sat, Feb 07
This Super Saturday presented by Usibelli Coalmine, meet and make Kindness Cards with Arleigh, a blockprinter and mender with a flare for upcycling. Regular admission applies. Members play free.

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

    Super Saturday: Kindness Cards with Them Processed Goods
    Super Saturday: Kindness Cards with Them Processed Goods
    Sat, Feb 07
    This Super Saturday presented by Usibelli Coalmine, meet and make Kindness Cards with Arleigh, a blockprinter and mender with a flare for upcycling. Regular admission applies. Members play free.
    Mess Makers
    Mess Makers
    Programming
    Wed, Feb 11
    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.
    Park Play Day: Schools Out on Feb. 12
    Park Play Day: Schools Out on Feb. 12
    Thu, Feb 12
    Join the Fairbanks Children's Museum and Fairbanks North Star Borough Parks & Recreation for a free Park Play Day on this no-school day! Enjoy the Fairbanks winter with lots of games, crafts and activities inside at Centennial Hall. Enjoy a snack too!

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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