The New Jersey Children's Museum

599 Valley Health Plaza, Paramus, NJ

201-262-5151

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Ranked #2 of 2 attractions in Paramus

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Type: Children’s Museums

Owner description: Hours of fun for toddlers and preschoolers! The New Jersey Children's Museum has over 30 play and learning areas for toddlers and preschoolers,...... more » Owner description: Hours of fun for toddlers and preschoolers! The New Jersey Children's Museum has over 30 play and learning areas for toddlers and preschoolers, including a real fire engine and firefighting costumes, a kid-sized medieval castle with princess costumes, a real helicopter, a real backhoe, a giant sandbox filled with clean sand and great toys, a kid-sized grocery store, a giant train set, a toddler ballet studio, and so much more! Toddler virtual reality! Bernoulli Blower! Hyperbolic funnel! And a full schedule of activities, including skits and stories and crafts. We do GREAT birthday parties!Like us on Facebook, and get advance notice of special activities and discounts!

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LWL3333

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227 reviews

Reviews in 71 cities

149 helpful votes

“Expensive, but a fun rainy day for young kids”

Reviewed 22 April 2012

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We've taken our grandsons here several times. It is too expensive, and adults are charged an admission fee. This really isn't a museum, but a place set up with different venues for the kids to play in. It keeps them occupied for a couple of hours, which fills the bill on a rainy or snowy day. More

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Sammielouh

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5 reviews

Reviews in 3 cities

3 helpful votes

“Never Again!”

Reviewed 12 April 2012

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I took my 10 month old to this as he has started moving around now and is interested in everything. First of all the bathroom facilities were not great which should have given me sight of what the rest of the visit was going to be like, dirty diapers on top of the trash can, the belt for the baby... More

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winter_traveller95

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41 reviews

Reviews in 25 cities

12 helpful votes

“Nice for very young kids and birthday parties”

Reviewed 29 February 2012

NJ Children's Museum is a nice place for those who want to take the kids and enjoy nice educational fun. The place is great for birthday parties for kids 3-8 with nice options for all tastes and preferences. More

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selcukny

new york

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69 reviews

Reviews in 15 cities

205 helpful votes

“amazing”

Reviewed 25 February 2012

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worth the drive from nyc, lots of great exhibits, hands on educational stuff, live animals, great space, easy parking and great gift shop that is not perfidiously expensive. Give me a helpful vote if you like what you read. Thanks!! More

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Smootie98

New York City, New York

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1 helpful vote

“Great Place for a Kids Birthday Party”

Reviewed 7 February 2012

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We had our son's first birthday party at the museum this past weekend (2/4) and it was amazing!!!!!! At first I was a bit saddened because they do not allow balloons however, once the party got started I quickly forgot all about it. We selected the safari theme party and our hostess who was dressed like a safari ranger kept... More

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thekitchenguy

Paramus, NJ

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52 reviews

Reviews in 18 cities

11 helpful votes

“A must for the little ones!”

Reviewed 30 January 2012

We've spent numerous hours at this great little museum. Kids under 6 yrs. old just love it! A great idea for a cold winter day. More

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We are thrilled your little ones had a fun visit with us! Check out the newest exhibits they will definitely enjoy-- the new huge gear table, and the new shipping port with giant legos and a crane, and boats to fill! We are the best place for toddlers and preschoolers to play and learn and have a wonderful afternoon. You'll... More

edmne

nj,usa

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17 reviews

Reviews in 9 cities

3 helpful votes

“fun for children”

Reviewed 17 January 2012

aimed at under eight years of age, my grand children all ways wanted to return until they aged out More

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so glad your children had a wonderful time! like us on Facebook, and we'll alert you of upcoming events, and you'll get discounts and early bird alerts for special events! We are celebrating our 20th anniversary of happy toddlers and preschoolers! More

KatushaNY

New York City, New York

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36 reviews

Reviews in 21 cities

15 helpful votes

“Great place for SMALL kids.”

Reviewed 26 December 2011

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If your kid is over 10- foggettaboutit. Great for the young ones though. Musical instruments, fire truck, dress up, mini grocery store where your child can be a customer or cashier- fun, fun, fun More

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We're so glad your small children had a great time! The New Jersey Children's Museum is specifically designed for toddlers and preschoolers-- your 2 year old, or 4 year old, or 6 year old, will have hours of wonderful fun dressing up as a princess, or playing in the real helicopter, or trying out the hyperbolic funnel or the giant... More

travelgirl05667

Plainfield, VT

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25 reviews

Reviews in 11 cities

23 helpful votes

“Small place across the street from a psychiatric facility.”

Reviewed 24 December 2011

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I have taken my daughter to this place a number of times for Birthday parties and play dates. My daughter likes the place, but I am not a big fan. It is across the street from a psychiatric facility so make sure you go in the correct driveway. It is ten dollars per person(including adults) to get in. There are... More

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The New Jersey Children's Museum is huge!!! Over 30 interactive play and learning areas! I mean huge! 14,000 square feet, with a real fire truck, a real helicopter, a real back hoe, sand play, dress up play in a medieval castle, a 100 square foot interactive train set, New Jersey's largest kaleidoscope, a fossil cave, a play grocery store, a... More

foodie50Ny

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61 reviews

Reviews in 25 cities

19 helpful votes

“Great place for kids”

Reviewed 22 December 2011

Good way to entertain the little ones with a hands on experience that will keep them focused and interested. More

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