Huntington Children’s Museum

Huntington Children’s Museum HCM is a STEAM-focused indoor learning space where exhibits and activities cater to children's specific interests and abilities.

Children ages one through ten can explore, experiment, create, and discover through play.

Only 2 weeks away from MessFest! Prepare for creative chaos, goo, and some ewww! We recommend wearing swim clothes or dr...
05/31/2026

Only 2 weeks away from MessFest! Prepare for creative chaos, goo, and some ewww! We recommend wearing swim clothes or dry fit and bringing a change of clothes.

Say hello to HCM's newest Play Guide, Jalen! Jalen is from Bluefield, WV. She has a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Educ...
05/31/2026

Say hello to HCM's newest Play Guide, Jalen!

Jalen is from Bluefield, WV. She has a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and works as a first-grade teacher at Central City Elementary. She loves working with young students and helping them grow both academically and personally. Jalen enjoys helping children build confidence, develop foundational skills, and discover a love for learning each day.

You may see Jalen if you visit on Sundays - we're super excited to welcome Jalen as part of the team!

Is there a little one in your life who gets nervous about visiting the doctor? Teddy Bear Checkup may be the treatment! ...
05/31/2026

Is there a little one in your life who gets nervous about visiting the doctor? Teddy Bear Checkup may be the treatment! Typically held every 4th Thursday of the month at 10:30am, these programs are designed to help children practice working through medical fear and anxiety in a fun setting.

Bring your own stuffy to visit with Nurse Patty during program hours, and start turning some of those big emotions to the positive side!

Program is free with admission.

How much do you know about Dulcimers? We’ll have both the Mountain/Appalachian Dulcimers and Hammer Dulcimers at our Try...
05/30/2026

How much do you know about Dulcimers? We’ll have both the Mountain/Appalachian Dulcimers and Hammer Dulcimers at our Try This Fest: Taste, Tunes & Tech on Wednesday, June 10 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at Huntington Children’s Museum.

Learn more about this event and other KidsFest events, at hcmkids.org/programs/kidsfest.

What do you know about the moon? Join us for Skylar's Storytime Sunday, May 31 at 2pm. This week, we'll be reading stori...
05/30/2026

What do you know about the moon? Join us for Skylar's Storytime Sunday, May 31 at 2pm. This week, we'll be reading stories about our earth's moon, and then we'll make a moon phase identifier out of play dough!

Storytimes are free with museum admission.

We're only two weeks away from Animal Ambassadors ! Join us on Friday, June 12 anytime from 10 am to 5 pm at Huntington ...
05/29/2026

We're only two weeks away from Animal Ambassadors ! Join us on Friday, June 12 anytime from 10 am to 5 pm at Huntington Children’s Museum to learn about these amazing creatures. Admission is free for children and members thanks to Edward Tucker Architects, Inc. and Edward Jones Financial Advisor - Scott Bumgardner! Adult admission is $10 per person.

Learn more about KidsFest at hcmkids.org/programs/kidsfest.

Looking for some enrichment for your rising PreK or Kindergarten child this summer? Look no further than "A World of Sto...
05/29/2026

Looking for some enrichment for your rising PreK or Kindergarten child this summer? Look no further than "A World of Stories" day camp!

Register here: https://givebutter.com/Stories26

Campers will explore different cultures through storytelling, dramatic play, art, and hands-on activities. They'll get to practice social skills as well as early literacy, creativity, and confidence! Sign up today for this magical introduction to the power of stories and the diverse world around us.

Scholarships are available to cover the FULL COST of this camp for any families with SNAP or WIC benefits! Call 681-378-3330 or visit for more information.

Space is still available for Camp West Virginia Folklore! From July 20-24, rising 4th and 5th graders can join in on thi...
05/29/2026

Space is still available for Camp West Virginia Folklore! From July 20-24, rising 4th and 5th graders can join in on this day camp to practice writing and crafting with a focus on Appalachian folklore.
Sign up here: https://givebutter.com/folklore26

Plus we have scholarships available to cover the FULL COST of this camp for any families with SNAP or WIC benefits! Call 681-378-3330 or visit for more information.

This camp was so much fun in 2025 we had to bring it back again - check out some of the pics of campers having a great time last year!

The Good Time Kids' Show is a one-of-a-kind, high energy performance where kids don't just watch the show, they become p...
05/29/2026

The Good Time Kids' Show is a one-of-a-kind, high energy performance where kids don't just watch the show, they become part of it! This beloved FREE annual event is designed for children of all ages and the grown-ups who love them. Make plans to enjoy the characters you know and love on a NEW ADVENTURE on Friday, June 12. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Live music begins at 6 pm. The show starts at 6:30 pm.

Learn more about this event and other KidsFest events at hcmkids.org/programs/kidsfest.

Update: This event is at capacity. Check out other KidsFest events at https://hcmkids.org/programs/kidsfest/. Join the J...
05/28/2026

Update: This event is at capacity. Check out other KidsFest events at https://hcmkids.org/programs/kidsfest/.

Join the June Harless Center for their Fifth Annual Cardboard Boat Regatta on Friday, June 5 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Marshall University. Students will design and build cardboard boats and then race them across the pool! Advance registration is required.

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1700 Washington Avenue
Huntington, WV
25704

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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