Building for Kids Children's Museum

Building for Kids Children's Museum The Building for Kids Children's Museum's mission is to inspire discovery and build resilience
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Our summer hours start tomorrow! The BFK is now open every Monday from 9am - 4pm—giving you even more time to play. Join...
05/31/2026

Our summer hours start tomorrow! The BFK is now open every Monday from 9am - 4pm—giving you even more time to play. Join us tomorrow (and all summer long) to enjoy your favorite exhibits, take part in rotating daily activities, and explore our brand-new energy-themed exhibit, Power Up, sponsored by U.S. Venture, Inc.

These new hours apply until the end of August. Make your visit to the BFK easy by purchasing advanced general admission tickets for the day that works best for you at https://www.buildingforkids.org/admission-tickets

Power Up, our new energy-themed exhibit sponsored by U.S. Venture, Inc, is officially open! This exhibit allows you to e...
05/30/2026

Power Up, our new energy-themed exhibit sponsored by U.S. Venture, Inc, is officially open!

This exhibit allows you to explore energy and sustainability as you help fuel the city of Appleton. Activate hands-on energy stations and watch in real time how they help bring the city to life. Stop by the BFK and start exploring Power Up today!

Tonight, we held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for our new energy-themed exhibit, Power Up, sponsored U.S. Venture, Inc! Fol...
05/29/2026

Tonight, we held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for our new energy-themed exhibit, Power Up, sponsored U.S. Venture, Inc! Following the ceremony, BFK members joined us for Member Preview Night to help celebrate and get a first look at the exhibit. Thank you to everyone who helped make it such a memorable evening!

Power Up officially opens to the public tomorrow (Saturday, May 30)! Join us to explore hands-on energy stations and help bring the city of Appleton to life. We'll see you soon!

Calling all middle and high schoolers: we're celebrating the arrival of summer with a special event on Tuesday, June 2 f...
05/28/2026

Calling all middle and high schoolers: we're celebrating the arrival of summer with a special event on Tuesday, June 2 from 6 - 8pm! Enjoy a night out with friends, try some new hands-on activities, and explore the museum at your own pace—it's a great way to kick off the summer!

This is a free event, but registration is encouraged. Learn more and register at https://65215.blackbaudhosting.com/65215/Teens-Night-Out-Summer-Bash

Want to provide your child with unique, educational opportunities this summer? Register them for Summer Explorer Camp, w...
05/25/2026

Want to provide your child with unique, educational opportunities this summer? Register them for Summer Explorer Camp, where they can explore improv, music, STEM, cooking, and photography with local experts and professionals. Through these themes, campers can make new friends, discover new interests, and gain new skills that last long after summer ends!

To learn more and register, visit https://www.buildingforkids.org/summer-camps

05/24/2026

In collaboration with the History Museum at the Castle, we're turning downtown Appleton into a prehistoric playground on Saturday, June 6. Join us at the BFK from 9am - 4pm to help us build volcanoes in The Lab and make them erupt with chemical reactions!

This is just one of the many themed activities we have planned! To learn more about Dino Day, visit https://www.buildingforkids.org/upcoming-events

05/23/2026

Here's a look back at last year's BFK Children's Parade, presented by ThedaCare! If you haven't picked your costume or theme for this year, let last year's participants inspire you. Then join us on Wednesday, July 22 for even more colorful costumes and creative floats, followed by free activities, entertainment, and food trucks in City Park.

To learn more and register, visit https://www.buildingforkids.org/childrens-parade

This week, we celebrated the last days of our Jr. Explorers spring session! Jr. Explorers spent their last week painting...
05/22/2026

This week, we celebrated the last days of our Jr. Explorers spring session! Jr. Explorers spent their last week painting pots for their families and releasing butterflies into the wild.

To celebrate their last day, families joined us to connect, socialize, and enjoy breakfast together. Thank you to everyone who joined us!

Calling all BFK members! We're looking for families to participate in a Power Up photoshoot on Tuesday, May 26 from 4 – ...
05/21/2026

Calling all BFK members! We're looking for families to participate in a Power Up photoshoot on Tuesday, May 26 from 4 – 6pm. This is your opportunity to be among the first to explore our new energy-themed exhibit, sponsored by U.S. Venture, Inc, before it opens to the public. After the photoshoot, your family is welcome to stay and enjoy the rest of member-only hours.

If you’re interested, leave a comment below with how many family members will participate!

We’re excited to kick off summer hours on Monday, June 1! Throughout the summer, we'll be open every day of the week, in...
05/20/2026

We’re excited to kick off summer hours on Monday, June 1! Throughout the summer, we'll be open every day of the week, including Mondays, from 9am - 4pm. Join us all summer long to explore your favorite exhibits and enjoy exciting daily activities.

Make your next visit to the BFK easy by purchasing advanced general admission tickets for the day that works best for you at https://www.buildingforkids.org/admission-tickets

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100 W College Avenue
Appleton, WI
54911

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 9am - 4pm

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(920) 734-3226

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