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Children's Hands-On Museum

2213 University Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
205-349-4235
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Ranked #5 of 10 attractions in Tuscaloosa
Type: Children’s Museums
Description: Hands-on exhibits for children.
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Maryland
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26 reviews 26 reviews
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

It's an absolute must for children, toddlers to middle school, even high school. Many participatory experiences relating to history, culture, traditions, etc.

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Russellville, Alabama
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

We enjoyed the museum itself! We had a great time and it kept my children occupied and was age appropriate for them. However, the staff weren't very friendly or helpful. The programs that were offered were geared more to people who had "memberships". Besides that it was a good experience. We would visit it again.

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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013 via mobile

This children's museum was a sweet surprise that we found while my husband was working nearby. We were greeted by a friendly receptionist that gave us an overview of the museum, and we were more than impressed. The miniature versions of real-life businesses like an ice cream shop, drug store, bank, post office and more were fascinating to my child.... More

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Birmingham, Alabama
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2013

This place is so much fun! Our daughters love coming here! With all the little play areas that are made to replicate real-life, they can play hospital, farmer's market, sea captain, fisherman, southern belles, barber, soda hop, teacher, etc. Even my husband and I find ourselves really getting involved and letting our "inner child" out to play too! This place... More

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Sulligent, Alabama
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2013

Hands on Museum is a great day of fun for the whole family,group discounts for schools.Children are allowed to change into costumes and pretend to be someone famous.It is educational but no one realizes that that are learning.

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Tuscaloosa, Alabama
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 October 2012

LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS PLACE!! The kids love to come here and play farm, hospital, boat, barber, dress up, astronaut and many more things. They could spend hours just running back and forth to the different activities and then they tire out and sleep good that night!! If you have never been you simply must visit!

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See 4 more reviews by pertywomn for Tuscaloosa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 July 2012

My 6 year old daughter loves going to "CHOM". There are two floors filled with interactive play exhibits that truly are fun for kids of all ages!

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Nashville, TN
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 July 2012

Three floors of various hands on activities to keep the young and old occupied. We spent about 2 hours there and could probably have spent more but was worried about the 2 hour parking out front. The old fashioned soda shop, one room school house, and bank were the favorites. My son loved it all.

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Alabama
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18 attraction reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 June 2012

6th birthday party. Barbie/Princess party. The staff tripped over themselves to serve us and our guests. Very well worth it. Parents drop off kids and the sgaff and host parents handle the rest.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2012

This was one of my favorite places to go as a child and I have many memories of visiting The Children's Hands on Museum. It is not expensive and a place where you could take your kids and not have to say "No don't touch." Not only is this a place where kids can enjoy themselves it is also educational.... More

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