Northwoods Children's Museum

10/14/2026

🎂❄️ Celebrate a birthday with a little extra winter magic!

November and December birthdays deserve a celebration of their own! Gather your favorite friends and head to the Northwoods Children’s Museum for a birthday filled with hands-on play, imagination, and exploration.

With interactive exhibits and plenty of opportunities to play, the museum is a fun place to celebrate while making memories together. 🎈

📅 Looking for a November or December party date? Reach out to the Northwoods Children’s Museum to check availability and learn more about birthday party options!

10/12/2026

🎃 We Need Your Help! 🎃

Our annual Pumpkin Party is coming up, and we’re looking for volunteers to help make the event a success!

We’re especially looking for volunteers to help with:

🧡 Setting up before the event
🎃 Helping with activities during the event
🧹 Cleaning up after the event

📅 Saturday, October 31
⏰ 10:30 AM–2:00 PM
📍 Northwoods Children’s Museum

Even an hour of your time can make a big difference! If you’re available to help with setup, cleanup, or both, we’d love to have you join us.

Send us a message or contact the museum to volunteer!

10/09/2026

❤️🧡💛💚💙💜!!!!

SENSORY EXHIBIT: For almost 30 years, the Northwoods Children’s Museum in Eagle River has been a space for kids to learn while exploring exhibits. For the first time in its

10/08/2026

The Northwoods Children's Museum participated in the Adopt-A-Light Pole Fall Decorating Challenge! Take a walk through beautiful downtown Eagle River and then vote for your favorite at Eagle River Revitalization Program! BTW, NCM is #5 😁 Vilas County

10/07/2026

🎒 Make your next field trip one your students will be talking about!

At the Northwoods Children’s Museum, learning happens through exploration, imagination, and hands-on play. Students can discover new interests, try something new, and engage with exhibits that encourage curiosity and creativity.

A museum field trip is a great way to take learning beyond the classroom and give students an opportunity to explore together!

📅 Planning a field trip this fall? Now is a great time to get your date on the calendar. Contact the Northwoods Children’s Museum to learn more about group visits and available dates.

10/05/2026

Join us at NCM Pumpkin Party
Saturday, Oct. 31st
10:30am-2:00pm
Costumes welcome
Halloween themed crafts and games
Thank you to our sponsors
Car Shop Eagle River Nicolet Bank Ripco Credit Union Health In Motion

10/05/2026

The Northwoods Childrens Museum is proud to open our new sensory exhibit "The Zen Den" We also have weighted vests availalbe for use while at the museum.
Vilas County

10/03/2026

We are CLOSED today, Saturday, October 3rd!

10/01/2026

The Northwoods Children's Museum is having Cranberry Mini Fest this Friday, October 02,2026, including a special apperance by the famous "Cranberry People". Come on in for a "crantastic" time. NCM is CLOSED on Saturday, October 03, 2026. Huge thank you to Lake Nokomis Cranberries and Eagle River Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center for your support of this event.

09/30/2026

Join our awesome team!
Part-time Sanitation Specialist opening
Morning or Evening Hours 2-3 Days/Week
Wage Based on Experience
visit www.northwoodschildrensmuseum.com to apply!