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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

Park Play Day: Schools Out
Park Play Day: Schools Out
Tue, Jan 06
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!
Science Fair 101 at the North Pole Branch Library
Science Fair 101 at the North Pole Branch Library
Tue, Jan 27
It’s time for Science Fair 101! On Tuesday, January 27 (4-7pm, at the North Pole Library) and Saturday, January 31 (10am-2pm, at Noel Wien Library), kickstart your family’s science fair project with the help of local scientists at our libraries!

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

    Baby Mingle
    Baby Mingle
    Programming
    Wed, Jan 07
    Learn about new developments in early childhood education and take home resources from community partners. Let your babies play in a safe and comfortable space.  Free admission for caregivers with children ages birth to 36 months. We ask that older siblings visit during regular hours.
    Mess Makers
    Mess Makers
    Programming
    Wed, Jan 07
    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, Jan 08
    Moovin' & Groovin' is musical exploration through movement and games and interactive instruction with our wonderful educator, Teal!

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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