# Marbles Kids Museum Winter STEAM Exhibits, Splash & IMAX Theater > Place to go for families in the Raleigh–Cary area (NC). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Open on its own schedule - Where: Marbles Kids Museum, 201 E Hargett St, Raleigh, NC 27601 - Ages: Ages 0 to 10 (especially vibrant for toddlers, preschoolers, and early elementary children) - Price: General admission: $9 per person (ages 1 and up); infants under 1 free; IMAX theater tickets available separately or as add-on - Organizer: Marbles Kids Museum - Official page: https://www.marbleskidsmuseum.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 10, 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/raleigh/activities/marbles-kids-museum-winter-steam-exhibits-splash-and-imax-theater--listing-aecc5735c9feb43a46a39ad3 ## About Located in downtown Raleigh, Marbles Kids Museum is an award-winning children's wonderland purposefully designed for imaginative play and hands-on STEAM exploration. When winter weather drives playtime indoors, kids can spend hours navigating two floors packed with immersive experiential zones. Little ones can build dams and launch boats in 'Splash!', step into kid-sized grocery stores and vet clinics in 'Around Town', engineer marble tracks and ramps in 'Idea Works', and crawl through sensory tunnels in 'Underbelly'. Toddlers have their own dedicated soft-play safe haven in 'Toddlers Hollow', while older siblings can test their balance on the giant 'Power2Play' indoor obstacle course or catch an educational nature documentary on North Carolina's only giant-screen Marbles IMAX 3D Theater. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Completely stroller-friendly with elevators connecting both levels; dedicated open stroller parking bays near the entrance and major play zones. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Private Nursing Nook with rocking chairs, soothing lighting, and power outlets; family restrooms with changing stations throughout. • Age Suitability: Tailored specifically for children ages 10 and under, with soft crawl areas reserved for infants and toddlers under 3. • Sensory Tips: High energy, vibrant colors, and buzzing ambient sound; sensory backpacks with noise-cancelling headphones and weighted lap pads available at the welcome desk. ## Similar picks in Raleigh - [Marbles Kids Museum School's Out Camp](https://grassyknees.com/raleigh/activities/marbles-kids-museum-school-s-out-camp--listing-4cb63ad27ff83f6b024f58e7) — Ongoing · Marbles Kids Museum · Ages 5–10 · From $80 · checked Nov 10. 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