# Betty Brinn Children's Museum - Hands-on STEAM Discovery & Holiday Family Play > Place to go for families in the Milwaukee–Waukesha area (WI). Times are Central Time. - When: Open on its own schedule - Dates: Starts Fri, Nov 27 - Where: Betty Brinn Children's Museum, 929 E Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202 - Ages: Designed for ages 0–10 (Infant crawler zones and school-age maker lab) - Price: $13 (Adults & children ages 1+) / Free for infants under 1 and museum members - Organizer: Betty Brinn Children's Museum - Official page: https://www.bbcmkids.org/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/milwaukee/activities/betty-brinn-children-s-museum-hands-on-steam-discovery-and-holiday-fam--listing-7fb47ba1298a1b8f8032a985 ## About Overlooking Lake Michigan inside Milwaukee's Museum Center, Betty Brinn Children's Museum is specially designed for hands-on learning and imaginative play for children ages 10 and under. Over Thanksgiving weekend, families can explore miniature community exhibits including a pretend grocery store, veterinary clinic, bank, and construction zone. The Maker Space lets young builders experiment with safe woodworking tools, circuitry, and holiday crafting supplies. In the Science CITY and pocket park areas, toddlers climb gentle sensory structures, experiment with water flow mechanics, and build cooperative ball tracks with giant foam blocks, creating hours of engaging holiday entertainment. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Broad, single-level museum gallery floor with ample stroller parking corrals and easy elevator access from parking. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Quiet nursing room equipped with plush glider chairs, dimmable lights, and electrical outlets, plus dedicated family restrooms with stepstools and changing stations. • Age Suitability: Custom-designed for infants through age 10, with dedicated safe crawler zones for babies under age two. • Sensory Tips: Bustling, interactive atmosphere with children playing; sensory bags with noise-canceling headphones are available at admissions. ## Similar picks in Milwaukee - [Community Access Day at Betty Brinn — November 19](https://grassyknees.com/milwaukee/activities/community-access-day-at-betty-brinn-november-19--listing-611e04ed3c66a7e0960a745c) — Thu, Nov 19 · 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM · Betty Brinn Children's Museum · Free · checked Oct 30. 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