What families say

Free admission and easy parking make this a low-stress pick, with a hands-on basement play/anthropology area that toddlers and younger kids especially enjoy alongside a well-laid-out fossil exhibit upstairs. Reviewers are split on size—some call it a "gem" worth repeat visits, while others note the actual exhibit space is just one room and feels small for the building. Plan for a quick visit rather than a half-day outing, and pack snacks for the car since there's no indoor eating area (only an outdoor garden space that isn't always well-maintained).

Ages 5–16