# Betty Brinn Children's Museum: Hands-On Winter Play & Discovery Labs > Place to go for families in the Milwaukee–Waukesha area (WI). Times are Central Time. - When: Open on its own schedule - Where: Betty Brinn Children's Museum, 929 E Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202 - Ages: Ages 0 to 10 (Dedicated Pocket Park infant/toddler soft play sanctuary; Maker Space for ages 5+) - Price: $13 per person (ages 1–64), free for infants under 1; free admission on third Thursday Community Access Days - Organizer: Betty Brinn Children's Museum - Official page: https://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-winter-play-and-discovery-labs--listing-30c762aeb740cba832ab6cc4 ## About Located along the downtown Milwaukee lakefront, the Betty Brinn Children's Museum is the ultimate indoor winter destination for families with children ages 10 and under. The museum is packed with interactive, hands-on exhibits that keep little ones actively learning when freezing weather keeps them indoors. Children can pretend to shop in a child-sized grocery store, manage a mini bank, and care for animal patients in Home Town. In Science CITY, kids manipulate air tubes, gears, and water currents. Toddlers under age 4 have their own gentle wonderland in Pocket Park, featuring soft climbing structures and tactile toys. The Maker Space lets older kids craft using real tools. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Entire museum is single-level and fully stroller accessible; stroller parking zones available near high-activity exhibits. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Dedicated private nursing room with cozy gliders; multiple family restrooms equipped with child-sized steps and infant changing tables. • Age Suitability: Tailored specifically for children ages 0 to 10, with separated safe soft-play areas for crawling babies and infants. • Sensory Tips: Bright, stimulating interactive spaces; sensory kits with noise-dampening headphones and fidget tools 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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