Crayola Experience

Crayola experience has been around since I was a child so naturally I took my littles on a snow day!! We opted for the annual pass and went for about 3hrs and intend to visit again very soon. I only gave 4star because the parking; being in the middle of town you have to pay to park. We enjoyed the second floor the most you get 2 coins and scribble scruddies at entry. every so often pass holders can bring a friend day(they are 7days long) throughout the year. Cannot bring a friend same day you purchase the annual pass.The coins can be used for the model magic machine(2nd floor) and to name/wrap your own crayon(2nd floor). There's a station that takes your photo and makes a comic(2nd floor) you can also add your model magic creation into a short film! Third floor has a play place I took a photo of the rules because I try to be an active mom with 1 littles I play with her so she doesn't feel lonely.I saw the age range but it says enjoy (5-12) not must be and I also saw the weight limit which I'm nowhere near from behind i have the build of a 12yr old). The employee kicked me off the play area. I didn't argue with her but she followed me and wouldn't let it go- I kind of laughed it off. 4th floor has has spin art which is melted crayons and crayon molds either a ring or a car. You choose your colors. Very neat but the spin art crayon does kind of get all over the place. You can draw something fun up and put it through a puzzle cutting machine(3rd floor). There's also paint and wax hand molds[does cost to mold] (3rd flr) The gift shop is cute and annual pass holders get 20% off merchandise minus discounted/clearance items.(1st flr) Highly reccomend for hours of fun! The annual pass does pay for itself in 2visits great for winter and endless fun.

Second time there within the past 2 years and I had a very different experience both times. Both times I was very happy and so were the kids. A great place for adults who are children at heart and the real kiddos as well. So many things to do and so many things to bring home as souvenirs. Definitely recommend to order tickets online. Parking was fairly easy to find as well. I can’t wait to go back and see what they do new to the place.

Went on a Saturday and it was our 1st time going. We had a great time. Yes it was busy but by 4pm it definitely died down and most families were gone. There is plenty to do and great time for parents to do activities with kids. But tickets ahead of time, check site for any events taking place, and bring your own snacks.

We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to the Crayola Experience. There was a wide array of activities available for my son, and he particularly enjoyed creating cars and personalized color pictures. Additionally, there were scavenger hunts and craft opportunities on each level. A play area for children was also provided. We had the pleasure of making several personalized name crayons. We would suggest this experience for children aged approximately 1 to 8 years old. The activities are updated every few months, ensuring a consistently enjoyable time.

This was a great time to celebrate a 6th birthday with the family. Plenty of fun things for both kids (2.5 & 6) to do throughout the day. We all had lots of fun making our commemorative crayons. We were there on a Monday so the crowds were non existent. The kids were able to do everything they wanted without any wait. The top floor with the crayon molds and spin art were cool. All of the staff members were friendly and the place was very clean. The demo of how the crayons were made especially entertained 2 millennial parents that grew up watching Mr Rogers visit the factory 😁

When we finally got there first issue was there wasn’t a free parking lot. Only parking is meter street parking or parking in a paid garage. Entry didn’t take at all maybe 3 minutes max. Most staff we encountered was polite and helpful! There’s 4 floor of activities we start at the top and worked our way down. The top floor lines to make a crayon ring or car moved very slow. The process to create each item takes a while but it wasn’t that it was super long lines. Now the melted crayon picture line moved much faster. The process seemed about the same but with more DIY availability. Both cool attractions! While the play area was the most fun it was extremely crowded and not well managed. Kids everywhere with traffic jams on the slide and tunnel. We didn’t stay there long. The toolbox and doorknob sign was cool and creative! Making a personal crayon with their names on it was extremely exciting! We got through the majority of everything before running out of time as we approached closing time. Overall it was a good time! After drive an hour and 45 minutes for $30 a ticket (for everyone) there should at least be free parking or something. Maybe drop price to $15 per ticket or give food vouchers. Other than that everything else was pretty standard.

There was so much more than I expected. I traveled with my 3 year old and was initially worried that he would be too young but he had a blast and is already asking to go again. I was please with how much was included in the ticket pass, and if you buy a day pass and love it, you can apply the cost of that to an annual passes at the customer service desk. I definitely recommend going at or near opening as it was getting crowded when we left.

My kids had the BEST day at the Crayola Experience! Honesty we had no plan yo spend whole day :) Yes. We explore all 4 floors. There were so many fun things for them to do—coloring, crafts, interactive games, Drip art, Molding Ring and so many more activities where they could really use their imagination. They loved creating their own artwork and running from one station to the next without ever getting bored. Everything was colorful, exciting, and designed perfectly for kids to explore and have fun. We spent the whole day there and they’re already asking to go back!

I wasn't sure what to expect based on past reviews. But I was pleasantly surprised this little town is so cute and there were so much fun stuff to do. If my nephew had been older we could've probably spent the whole entire day there. Some of the activities look so fun. I wanted to try them myself! Even though it was busy with lots of people, their management and system of helping customers kept things running smoothly with virtually no wait time! There was a few activities that were for ages six and up so I couldn't do them with my nephew which warrant and another visit when he's a little older!

We came on a Thursday during summer break and it was sufficiently fine. As someone who had never been before, I found the lack of signage/explanation for the different activities to be confusing and overwhelming at times, especially considering there were at least 6 school buses we saw empty out in our first 30 minutes of being there (summer camps). I realized this is probably because they expect their staff to be interacting with guests and providing that guidance. The workers seemed to be very overwhelmed and while doing their absolute best (there was no one just standing around twiddling their thumbs, that's for sure!) they were definitely understaffed. The interactive activities were fun, however my children were very quickly overwhelmed and we did not experience everything. I was surprised that they did not have ear plugs or headphones on hand. (Not a problem for us,- I keep them in the car as I am aware of my family's needs, and there is also a Family Dollar across the street that has earplugs). I'm sure it would be a better experience the second time around, knowing what to expect.

A great place for the family. Interactive and hands on for the kids, activities and crafts around every turn, and a little something for everyone. Unlike other reviews, we did not encounter large crowds or absentee parenting to their kids. While some activities could have used another set of hands, everything was fine. I highly recommend. Take advantage of their teachers and military annual pass!

Took advantage of Crayola's "preschool days" that run from Jan 27- Feb 28 and allow FREE weekday entry for kids age 3 & 4 and took my 4 year old to have some fun. Upon arrival there was no specific parking lot for Crayola so we had to park in an open air parking lot nearby for $10 (cash only). Once inside we got a FREE annual pass for my husband who is military (active and veterans included in this offer). We got my toddler in for free and only I paid. It's about $26 per person that we saved, so it does make a difference. The experience itself is 4 floors! There is something for everyone in each floor. I did appreciate the toddler playground and the kid playground and the amount of things to do. We made a crayola crayon with our names on it, which was pretty cool. My daughter also got some free scribble toys to draw on and we all got free gummies for the month of love (February). There were a lot of interactive stations and lots of drawing/coloring opportunities! We went on a Thursday at 1pm and stayed until closing time at 5pm and wasn't able to do everything so that'll tell you how much there is to do there. Overall, I think it's a great place to keep your kids busy but definitely a space for kids 10 and under. We saw the teenagers sitting around and not really entertained. I do think the annual pass is the way to go if you live nearby as it does come with 20% off goodies and even birthday parties plus it's not that much more than the entrance fee. It was a great time had, thanks Crayola!

Crayola + Kids??? You really cannot go wrong here. This was a verrrry, verrrrrrrry fun experience for our kids. Yes, the Crayola Experience building doesn't really look huge on the outside...and it isn't, but don't underestimate the tons of fun, games and interactive activities packed into the 4 floors here. We came by on the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend at about 10:30 AM (they operate from 10 AM - 6 PM on Saturdays) and luckily got the last parking spot at the South Third Street Parking Lot. For first-timers wondering about parking, unfortunately, the Crayola Experience does not have a private lot, but there is metered street parking right outside of the Crayola Experience. However, the meters right outside are up to 2 hours only, but, I assume you can probably keep refilling the meter with an app - although I couldn't see if or what app was associated with those parking spots. Anyhow, for the South Third Street Parking Lot, which is a short 1.5 blocks away, the meters are up to 4 hours ($1 per hour) and I can attest to the fact that you can refill it, via the ParkMobile app, as many times as you want, only after the time expires. So, for those needing more than 4 hours at the Crayola Experience, which I assume is most visitors, this is your best bet. Once we got into the building, we had to wait on the line like everyone else, even though we pre-purchased online tickets, but the wait was relatively short. Once through, that's it, your kids are ready to have a BLAST. Like I said, there are 4 floors to the building, with the Crayola Cafe located on the 1st. My recommendation to experiences like this is to tackle it at the top and work your way down, but COMPLETELY up to you. Each floor has its own activities, which comprise of art activities (e.g. ring or racecar molding, paint art, coloring printouts with crayons), an indoor playground, robot-driven drawings of your face, cartoon printouts of you, being able to name your own crayon, watching a live show about the crayon making process, collect "passport" stamps of different crayon colors in a passport booklet, etc. There is absolutely LOTS to do here and, if it's your first time, you'll easily be here for 4-5 hours. As for food you might ask because obviously your kids have to eat at some point - so they don't let you bring food in, although the bag checking process is quite minimal so you can try to bring food or snacks at your own risk. With that said, the area is packed with restaurants including the Easton Public Market, which is right across the street. And, best of all, they allow for re-entry as long as you get a stamp on your hand. We ended up just dining in the Crayola Cafe though for convenience, which as you would expect serves your typical fast foods - pizza, burgers, fries, tenders, etc. It wasn't terrible, but it's not great either. After we had left the building, we actually walked through the Easton Public Market and I so regretted not trying the vendors there because the food looked so much better (e.g. ramen, BBQ, pizza, etc.). Anyhow, the Crayola Experience was WELL WORTH the 1 hour drive and price of admission for us. You only need 1 day to visit and see and do everything and our kids really enjoyed their time here. It's no amusement park, but there's plenty of fun packed into this building.

I have been here twice because I have a membership. Definitely look for those holiday deals to make your monies worth. I was able to snag a 2 year membership for 39.99 during a Black Friday deal. I'm not sure if that's the best deal, but I thought that was a good deal since most memberships are generally only 1 year. I personally wouldn't dine here. Did it the first time around and there was nobody in front of me yet the food took a LONG time to come. I would suggest dining outside, as there are many good food options within walking distance. My kids LOVE this place and ask to come back as soon as the following day. There's many activities for the kiddos, like melting crayon to make spinning art, a ring, and a sports car. There's other arts and craft with crayons and markers. There's also an indoor playground which seems pretty packed but fun. Also you can create your own crayon and put any words or your own name on the crayon label. Nice way to personalize a crayon for keepsake or a small gift for a friend or family. Highly recommend if you have younger kids

Visited Crayola Experience on Friday for my kids birthdays and it was great! My kids birthday are 12 days apart and for the last few years I have done separate birthdays, so this year I decided that I wanted to do one big celebration at once lol. We drove up Thursday from MD and stayed at a nearby hotel which was an amazing stay! (I will also be doing a review for the hotel) I didn't have to worry about parking because we walked from the hotel which was only a 5min walk. There are so many interactive activities to do there. My daughter turned 10 and my son turned 5 and they're was plenty of activities for them both to enjoy together very engaging and fun. The place was clean they have plenty bathrooms and there's a cafe and different stations where food & snacks are available and also a gift shop. I purchased my tickets online and since my daughter birthday was on Monday it was free for her. This place is perfect for special or even regular occasion and there's plenty to do!

We went here on a Monday during my son's spring break with my sister, cousin, and their kids. The kids had a great time and we had fun watching them. Pros: -Fun interactive exhibits. -I feel the price is worth it, our kids had fun in each exhibit. We took home a lot that day between crayons we "named" and got to put the label on, modeling clay, a scrubbie buddy, various projects they completed while there, a molded race car crayon, etc. -Play structure for kids to let out their energy for a bit -A lot of places for parents to sit (provided it's not too crowded) while their kids explore and play. -I enjoyed the emphasis they put on retired colors, and the fact that you could label some of them, and all were available for purchase -Snacks for purchase were a better price than most places like this. -Most of the people working there were friendly and informative Cons -It does fill up quick and once there are crowds it feels overwhelming -An iPad room where kids can sit on iPads to play on crayola's free app. - it's nice to be introduced to the app but most parents bring kids to places like this to get them away from screens. The kids wanted to linger here for a bit and it felt like such a waste of time. My sister used to go to Crayola all the time with her eldest daughter and the room used to be a dark room where you explored shadow play and light/color in dark. These type of experiences and discovery are what we come to these places for, not an iPad and an app we can get at home. -The snack stand is in the middle of one of the busier rooms, and it doesn't lead to a place where you can sit and eat easily. We bought snacks and awkwardly ate them in the following exhibit. -Two of the associates we came across were a bit sarcastic and rude. Nothing major but it's disappointing especially in a place geared toward kids. However, most of the staff was great. Overall it was an enjoyable experience and I would definitely go back, but I'm also not counting down the days until our next visit.

That was an experience for sure. Unsure if we came on the wrong day and/or time, but there were so many lines and families for each station. It was super loud and crowded, and this for sure is not a place for people or kiddos who get overstimulated. A lot of the activities felt like things I would do with my kiddo at home like drawing, art spiral which is something he has at home, mold making, etc. My kiddo enjoyed it for sure as there was a big play area in the middle of the Crayola Experience and got to touch everything in sight. I felt it was quite underwhelming. Hoped to see how crayolas were made, or mix crayolas together to make a fun new Crayola. Highlight was able to get our own Crayola label but you need a token for that. Maybe I would go on a weekday morning. Metered street parking was accessible.

My son loved this place! We traveled from the Bronx ny to come here and it was worth the road trip. It's very far but Very interactive and great for kids. Many food areas to eat close by also. He didn't want to leave! We spent all day here and it still wasn't enough Time. Would def make the trip again

I was really excited to visit this place and had high expectations of what it would be like but I was a little underwhelmed, I found it too expensive for what it is offered. Maybe if you live around the corner and you get the anual pass which isn't much more than a single visit it would be worth it, but in my opinion not worth a (3hr) trip just to come here. Needless to say, my toddlers had fun, but it just seemed like all the activities were more of the same (coloring at different tables on different floors). I get it, it's crayola and that's their product, but after a while it gets too repetitive, there is way more they can do! The place seemed a bit run down, dirty and not well kept, not a lot of staff around and the ones we interacted with weren't the friendliest. I just think this has so much potential, it could be amazing but unfortunately I didn't think it was. The highlight for us were the little boats you have to maneuver in the water area. We appreciated how interactive and hands on it was, and it was a nice change after all the drawing activities. I wish the presentation at the beginning where they show how crayolas are made would be more interactive and exciting. It was hard to see and follow for the kids. Glad we came once but definitely I won't be planing on coming back.

We were really excited to try this mystery bag, but unfortunately the kids felt like they got swindled. The bag did include some Crayola items like crayons, a mess-free coloring set, and a Glow Fusion kit, plus a few small toys. On paper, it might add up close to $50 in retail value, but in reality the mix of items felt a bit underwhelming. All the bags have the same items. I bought three. Most of the excitement of a mystery bag is the surprise, but when the toys turned out to be more like dollar-store trinkets, the kids were disappointed. They were expecting something a little more special for the price. If you're buying this for younger kids who love arts and crafts, it might still be fun. But if you're hoping for higher-value surprises, be prepared--it may not meet expectations.

We loved coming here recommend during the week as I imagine the weekend too busy. They had lots of activities for toddlers. You could make crayon labels, crayon rings or cars, play area inside and meet a crayon figure we met Danny D. Highly recommend

If you have young kids, this is a must-see when visiting eastern PA. You pay one price and most activities are included. That makes a huge difference when you don't have to say 'no' much on family outings. I knew they had spin art and areas to color and craft, but I didn't know they also had climbing apparatus. My older child spent a lot of time playing on the tower and slides. My younger child enjoyed the crafting areas and the modeling clay tables. The large light peg board was a huge hit! We got to meet a crayon, Blizz, and had a great time. It was a wonderful way to spend an afternoon. I don't know if you'd need much more than like 4 hours. We hit several areas 2-3 times and still made it out within 4-5 hours. The area around the Crayola Experience seemed nice. We had a nice walk from our parking spot and also stopped at a local hot dog place. The surrounding areas felt safe and clean.

Horrible experience! We took our 5 yr old granddaughter. Bought tickets online ahead of time and still stood outside in cold in long line all the way around block. Every "experience" had a long line! Older kids were so bad running, screaming, chasing each other with NO regard or respect to younger kids. NO employee's anywhere!! A free for all - 4 floors playground. There was still a huge line to get in as we exited. They need to limit the number of people and have more supervision!! I will never recommend this place! And VERY VERY EXPENSIVE to make a few crafts! If I could give ZERO STARS I would!!

We try to add kids' activities to every family road trip, so Crayola Experience made it to the list on our recent trip to PA. There were lots to do in here, but mostly arts and crafts (makes sense given this is Crayola themed). However, I wish there was a bit more than coloring, melting crayons and converting them to rings and artwork, and printing your kids' names on crayons. While my kids enjoyed themselves, I think the experience could've been enhanced. We weren't fans of the water section, which involved manually guiding a boat through a water path. If you have kids under 4, there is a mini play area by the food court. Around the same area, there are machines you can use to take and print self portraits (which we loved). Otherwise there was quite some coloring involved!

I finally visited the Crayola Factory!!! I've been meaning to make this trip for a few years. Last Friday I accompanied my son on his first grade school field trip here. I will say it was a fabulous field trip. (even though the bus trip for us was quite long.) The children had a fabulous time learning. They have a variety of different stations, where the kiddos do some fun stuff with crayons. We even went to a show that explained how the crayons are made. The children are encouraged to use their creativity. Of course my son's favorite spot was the gift shop! I must say the prices weren't that bad. If you are in the area I would definitely recommend stopping by.

A lot of fun and activities for the children! Came here on our way back to NYC for a couple of hours, wished we could have stayed a bit longer. We picked up flyers for $5 off per person so entry so got pretty lucky with that given there were 9 of us. Started @ level 4 where you can do drip art and mold your own ring and race car then worked my way down to second floor for some personalization activities. Would have definitely bought the annual pass at $39 per person if I lived close. Didn't have time to shop at their gift shop as parking meter was running out but it did look pretty cool.

We came here closer to the late afternoon on a Saturday. There were less people and hence little to no lines for the very cool and interactive activities. We needed about 3 hours. The staff were almost all young students - very sweet and great in explaining each station. But overall, I felt completely lost on what to do, so here it is: They give each person two tokens and a card to exchange for a scrubbie animal. Use tokens for three optional things: 1) on the 2nd floor, create your own crayon wrapper for various colors and roll it on yourself. You can name the color and add a small design. 2) on the other side of the 2nd floor, go to the vending machine and select a packet color of dry clay. 3) go to a machine to receive one extra washable marker which can be used on your scrubbie pet. The scrubbie pet is on the same area as the vending machine with the packets of dry clay. You can color these pets and then wash, dry and start over again. There are also many stations to do included activities. On the lower part of the second floor they have stations where you can get a photo/looks like a sketch drawing of yourself that prints out. You can also paint using dried crayon. On the 3rd/4th floors you can create a puzzle, make crayon rings or cars, and also spin dried crayon wax onto a paper. You come home with a lot which is incredible! I wish there was a better overview of this on their website or described to me. I relied on many nice parents who clearly go there regularly. Btw don't sleep on their popcorn -- a must buy and eat!

Absolute disaster at the line. People with tickets waiting out in the cold, others without cutting in line. One line for both online tickets and those buying ticket at the entrance. What a mess. I don't understand why they don't have different lines for members, online tickets and regular ticket booth. After over 1.5 waiting in that insane line, made it in and was disappointed. The amount of activities and did not justify the cost of the ticket and the time wasted waiting. Won't be back to Easton, PA.

The Crayola experience is an awesome way to spend a rainy day in the middle of the week, especially if you've got some toddlers and early grade-schoolers who love coloring. Our gang made the trip on a Monday, and the first few hours were quite empty. Much like any Child-oriented activity, getting there early is the best approach, as some of the exhibits require a bit of a wait to get your turn. For that reason, I'd recommend starting on the top floor and working your way down - you'll go through two different wax creation exhibits that both require an employee's assistance. From there, you can jump around, with places to color and create at every turn. Over the course of our day, we made our own puzzles, got headshots of our team in comic book form, a full family colorable photo, and some customized crayons. For me, this is a no brainer valuewise for young kids, and the only question is whether you can stomach the crowds that are bound to pop up later in the day or on weekends.

A racket. $30 each to get in and then you have to buy tokens to do almost everything. Unless you like to color then that's all there really is to do. Spend your money at the zoo.

I don't really feel like we got the full experience. We went when there were a lot of camp trips and the kids were running around unsupervised. I was ran into numerous times which is expected but no one had the manners to say excuse me or sorry. We had to go to each level about 6 times to be able to do almost everything. It's cool that you can make your own crayon and there is a station to make a wax hand. My daughter couldn't hold her hand in the ice long enough so we did my hand and it turned out great! However I chose pink and the color is already fading a lot. One of my biggest complaints was that the cafeteria closes about 2 hours before the museum closes so be sure to sneak in before than if there is something you want.

great place to take our grandson. he had a blast & so did we. climbing gym, make your own crayon, skee ball, crafts, coloring, etc. an indoor amusement park. lots of fun.

Fun for all ages!! Give yourself a few hours to see and do everything!! Great place to visit!!

This place was a disaster. We bought our tickets beforehand online, but apparently there's no point to doing that because we still had to wait an hour to enter the building with the annual pass holders and people buying tickets at the door. So now that all the kids are antsy and overstimulated just by waiting in line to go in, you then go inside to wait in more lines to do things like wrap a crayon and color a picture. Nothing we stood in line for was worth the price we paid as we stood shoulder to shoulder with other families being herded to the next "activity." It was utter chaos inside, especially if you have a stroller, there is nowhere to move. Why sell tickets beforehand online if you're not going to cap the amount of people in the building? We didn't get to do half the things there because there were SO. MANY. PEOPLE. On top of that, there was like no staff. We wanted to do wax hands: no one. We needed a drink at the drink stand: no one. There was no more paper to color on: no one. There were THREE stations checking/selling tickets for hundreds of people, which is probably why it took so long to get in. When you're inside there's no rhyme or reason of where to go, no guides. There is a QR code map you can get on your phone but because there were a million people using their phones there, it was impossible to access. We thought we were going to see a factory and learn about how crayons are made and instead we stood in line all day for things we could do at home. Never again.

I have kiddos ages 9 and 14. It was ok for them. A little sensory overload and crowded. I was hoping to see how things are made ect. Parking was not too bad. We found a spot off the street. But, there is also a garage near by. The staff was around, and sort of helpful. The cost was meh . This was pretty much a one and done, we do not need to go back again. It's is definitely a great thing to do on a rainy day with younger school aged kiddos.

2 Senior citizens couldn't get a discount cause didn't order tickets in advance. Ordered tickets in the long line that moved very slowly to try to save time Timia was rude in saying no discount or refund because it wasn't done several days in advance. Not helpful at all. Employees were not in control on the playground letting kids run all over the place causing danger to the smaller children. I know it was crowded but it should have been under control which it wasn't. More people more money that was the only concern. Never again

We have two kids, ages 3 1/2 and seven. They are at the perfect age to enjoy all that the Crayola experience has to offer. We got season passes so that we can go back a few times this year. Go on a weekday when they open and you won't have as many crowds. We went the Monday after New Year's Day and got there when it opened and it really wasn't very crowded at all. We stayed from about 10 until 1:30. Some of the staff don't look excited to be there but otherwise we had a great time and will return in February! I like that that have themed activities depending on the holiday/season.

Good for kids 4-8 I'd say. 5 is probably the best age! Easy parking & to get around. I thought it would be more of an educational experience seeing the crayons made. We went with a group of 7 kids. They enjoyed it but didn't feel like it was what we expected it to be. Lots of DIY stations to color. Cute interactive virtual activities. Big play gym but too big for our 3 year olds to navigate. They have a toddler play space too and games you have to pay extra for. Cute spot, would probably go back in a few years.

Our 6 and 4 year olds (and us parents) had a totally stellar time visiting the Crayola Experience in late December. Even though it was a Saturday it wasn't too packed and the kiddos were able to do some of their favorite activities multiple times. I recommend going a little later in the day (if possible). And start with the super fun activities on the 4th floor, the awesome melted crayon pictures, and melted rings and race cars, before making your way back down to the bottom. We spent 5 hours there. Definitely worth the trip!

I'm not sure exactly how to begin this review so I'll just begin by listing several words here in no particular order and precedence: surprising, wonderful, enjoyable, and memorable. It was our first time here at a Crayola Experience, and the first time being in Easton, Pennsylvania. We were actually travelling to an event in Bethlehem, PA, from New Jersey, and noticed the signs for the Crayola Experience. We decided to capitalize on our time in the general area, and decided to visit Crayola Experience after attending our intended venue. We were not disappointed with that decision at all, with the Crayola Experience truly becoming incredibly fun for our kids and memorable for our family. While my family cannot simply call ourselves "Crayola-fans" by any means [sure we have a lot of Crayola-brand supplies at home, but we would be lost if asked to name a unique Crayola color or provide a tid-bit on Crayola history], our two kids [ages 5 and 2] enjoy drawing and coloring. We are familiar with the Crayola brand, and tend to go with Crayola [for art supplies] due to its reliability in quality. So when we came across the signs advertising for the Crayola Experience, we decided on whim to check it out. Our expectations were a bit low as far as what the venue would provide. We did no research at all before coming here (besides literally plugging it into Google Maps and driving here), so we did not know what it was going to be like. An initial comparison that came to mind was that of Legoland vs. a Lego Discovery Center. Honestly, we didn't expect the venue to offer as much as it did, which made our visit and experience all the more better. For starters, finding parking in the area may be a bit tricky. Again, we did absolutely no research or planning prior to coming here. Normally, our visits are a bit more structured - we liked to know what else is in the area with parking being one of the biggest planning factors we have to account for. Luckily, we stumbled upon metered parking on the street in the early afternoon on a Saturday, all the while there was construction and road-blockage due to both the combination of construction and downtown event that was happening. To our fortune, the street side parking was also no more than a block away (Ferry Street) from the venue. I would definitely advise anyone who is planning to come here, research what parking options are available. I believe we entered through the back of the venue (Pine Street), but that worked out since it conveniently placed and faced us toward the queue for ticket sales. For reference, it is a little bit less "grand" than the front face of the establishment (Center Square Circle) if you're looking for that type of thing or the photo op. The pricing is about what you would expect for this activity (around $90 for 2 adults and a 5 year old; 2 year olds and below get in for free). However, with our active military status, we receive a generous discount and benefits. From the beginning, the staff were extremely helpful and friendly. While there was no physical map (patrons would need to download the map via scanning QR code), navigating the venue was generally rather easy. There is no expectation to go through the "experience" in an ordered fashion, and truly about having the kids wander about at their choosing. Looking back at this experience, I would describe the Crayola Experience as more of a "hands-on" museum/science center experience with a great variety of activities. On top of that, there are a lot of neat trinkets and creations that one gets to bring home at the end of their visit to the venue which made the experience super fun. As far as variety of activities, there is a good amount of create-it yourself stations in which you can bring home the product with you. There are some other create-it yourself activities, but at an extra charge. Additionally, there is a "movie-center" with timed showings, a cafe/lunch area on the first floor, two different indoor playgrounds [one for toddlers and one for older children], and a gift shop. Depending on the time of year, there are also themed activities and decorations, which makes the ambiance more playful and fun. Compared to other like sized venues which you can normally breeze through, I would say that you can easily spend 2 and half hours here, so plan for as such. Being a children-friendly venue, there are bathrooms on every floor that is easily accessible. There is an elevator to each floor, however, depending on the size of your stroller or wagon, space can get a bit type, especially if you're maneuvering through the activity stations. All in all, this is a super fun venue for the entire family and I would definitely recommend it as a spot that I would consistently come back to.

Packed place but overall happy (it's the summer!!). We got the annual membership and brought our toddler. There are 4 floors of fun. Molding, drawing, a jungle gym, and more. I don't know who had more fun, me or our toddler. You can make your own crayon label and it comes with a crayon. For the amount you pay, you can bring home a lot of material. We even made puzzles and a crayon ring. Parking is metered or in a parking lot. Keep track of your time and meter. It's August and there doing a lot of construction on the streets.

I can't remember if I came here on a weekday or a weekend, but I had a good time. I hate to admit it, but Crayola crayons aren't the best, but their markers and colored pencils are not bad at all. They take you through the entire manufacturing process of the crayons, markers, and colored pencils. Elevator is a very rare Dover with vandal-resistant buttons - Dover VR buttons are rare. It has a beautiful-sounding dry-powered pump and capacity for up to 20 passengers. The cafeteria serves good food and is home to the largest crayon in the world. In the future, I might come here for the New Year's celebration if they learn how to automate/computerize the Crayon Drop as was done with the Times Square Ball. Since the Pine Street Parking Garage was demolished, you might have trouble finding parking. It might be beneficial to Crayola if they donated a large sum of money to NJ Transit to extend the Raritan Valley Line to Easton via Phillipsburg.

Had a great time at the crayola experience. Each floor has new experiences and many interactive tasks for the kids. I ended up getting the season passes because itll be worth it in 2 visits... and theyre always changing the exhibits. I do wish there was a bit more of the musuem vibe wherw we get to learn a lot more about their history and inventions. There was some but not much.

The Crayola Experience is a great place for kids of all ages (until probably tween years). I have been here many years ago with my family, but recently returned with a friend and our 2.5 close to 3 YO kids. Overall admission is very reasonable for everything that is available on multiple floors. I would suggest trying to use a discount website or AAA to get discounted tickets. In addition there is free admission I believe for first responders and at minimum a teacher discount. With your admission comes with two tokens that you can use for a variety of activities/prizes including a small animal kids can decorate, make your own crayon label, markers, molding putty etc. The place definitely gets crowded, so it may be wise to visit either during the week or perhaps early on the weekend to avoid a massive onslaught of children, especially if you have younger kids. Sadly some of the older kids trample over the younger ones in the playscape areas (even in the areas where there are supposed to be age limits to prevent this) and unfortunately more often than not parents aren't necessarily monitoring their children. There are so many activities to do on each floor with historical timelines, interactive displays, exhibits, hands on crafts, playscapes etc. You could easily spend 3-4 hours here depending on what your kiddos are interested in. Each floor is well thought out and I would definitely say this is a neat and unique experience. Downtown Easton has a lot of good restaurants nearby and parking is very reasonable. I would recommend eating elsewhere and then heading to the Crayola Experience. It is definitely worth the time and investment coming and you won't leave empty handed! I appreciate that this place is an engaging arena to foster imagination and creativity, which is often very difficult to find for kids!

Took my kids here for my daughter's fifth birthday. You can actually get free admission within a week of their birthday so her ticket was free. Tickets are normally $27 a person. Parking is kind of a pain. We could only find street parking that was time limited so my husband had to go out and move our car to a new spot so we wouldn't get a ticket. We followed the advice we read online to start at the top floor and work our way down and that seemed to go well. This is the perfect place to take your child if they love arts and crafts. My daughter probably could have stayed here all day. I see they changed their name from the crayola factory to the crayola experience which I think is more fitting for what it is. They have lot of cool activities here such as make your own custom crayon, drip art, and make your own puzzle. They also have a soft play area. There are some attractions that require tokens and you get a couple free tokens with your admission ticket. But, I am pretty sure we did them all and still had tokens left over at the end somehow. We came on a summer weekday and it was a bit crowded but not unbearably so. The gift shop is unfortunately at the exit so we didn't avoid that. I was able to steer my daughter away from the overpriced giant crayon stuffed animals she initially wanted and convinced her to get some of the art supplies which are more practical and reasonably priced. We are a bit of a drive from here but my daughter loved it so much that I am sure we will be back sometime for another visit.

Worth a 3hr drive! We drove up for the day, as a birthday celebration for our 2yr old, meeting up with her cousins (ages 5 & 1yr). We previously bought our tickets online, at a discount, and easily checked into the main desk using our names. Obtaining our token bags (2tokens & a voucher)-we were ready to explore. We began our experience on floor 2, easing the kids into the overwhelming amount of options by starting with low-key coloring, then escalating to the bigger activities throughout the floors. What was overall fantastic about the experience was the ample variety & diy approach to each activity. Though our kids are very different ages, they were each able to enjoy the same activities in their own way. For example: the putty dough- the 5yr old was able to understand & work through the build a rocket using two colors activities, while our 2yr old enjoyed just smushing the dough, using the tools at the table to cut & manipulate, and then coloring on it, while the 1yr old enjoyed just smushing the dough- all 3 kids able to enjoy themselves Even going on a weekend, Saturday morning, the crowd wasn't overwhelming- there was so much to do it thins out the kids among the varying floors & stations- we only had to wait a few moments on floor 4 to get a paint art station. I do agree with other reviews, the staff doesn't look thrilled to work there, but can't blame them- they're mostly teenage kids, probably first summer job, dealing with loud children all day- but it did give off a meh vibe, leaving us as parents to diy a lot (i.e looking for blank paper-learning how to manage electronic activities, etc). There was a good blend of hands-on activities, take home creations, & electronic imagery activities to play with- We spent about 2 1/2 hours within, before our daughter needed a nap from all the stimulus, and we were able to complete every hands-on create & take home activity (we didn't play with any of the screen activities because her age- nor the big climbing playground) I enjoyed bringing home all the art (self-labeled crayons, dough, markers, diy puzzles, painted hats, washable animal, spin art, shaped crayon we melted, colored pictures of the day- my favorite thing was the take a photo of ourselves & create a coloring page station!) It was a very fun one time special occasion experience; cost was a bit high, even if we weren't factoring in our drive, we probably wouldn't be frequent visitors- but enjoyed the day! (side note: spaces could use cleaning up & restocking- while we were there, every skeeball machine was down for ticket maintenance, stations could use marker & blank paper re-stocking, old used papers were strewn about everywhere, and bathrooms were a bit dirty)

Adding my first review this year! Happy 2022 everyone! Ticket is free on birthdays! This works for both adults and kids within 7 days. Bring your ID or birth certificate for kids as proof. The birthday child gets a bucket of coins, you can use it on crayons, markers and model magic (color clay)! ask for it if you don't get it! I found out after seeing my friend's group had one but we never got one when we walked in... also with a birthday girl in my group, but we only got the standard 2 coins they gave everyone when you enter. Found out too late when we were about to leave :( and wished I knew earlier. Buy tickets online for a better price, look for deals if you have time! It's a fun experience for both kids and adults (if you've never been). You can use the coin to add customization label to crayons so print it with your name. They also have different stations where you can make your own puzzle, create selfie coloring print outs, melt crayons into shapes and color mini animals. Lots of coloring stations all around and fun to explore for kids. Highly recommended for a fun day of activities.

I wish it had more to do. I like that there were alot of activities for kids to do but for adults the ticket should not be the same price as a kid. I have been wanting to go for years and finally went with my family. I was a little upset to see the store didn't have their shelves full and that they were lacking staff as everyone is. We won tickets and were told by a couple staff members we could still use the tickets but when we got there the manager was not so friendly but later he told us he was having a bad day. We finally were able to use the tickets we have been saving. The lady at the front told us to start at the fourth floor which was smart and work our way down to avoid lines and people. Martin the manager was nice enough to allow us to use our giveaway crayon vouchers that day.

This was my 1st time here. I took my 9 year old nephew, drove an hour and a half, and spent 3 hours there. You do have to pay for parking. we did meter opposed to the parking garage. It did take a minute to find a spot as it's in the main town. However, it was not awful. I paid $24.94, saved $3, and found a 15% off code, I think for what it was, the price was not bad. You get two tokens and a card for a pet. There are 4 floors the 1st is the store which had a lot of stuff in it. The 2nd floor is where you get to create your own crayon with one of the tokens they give you, you also can use a token to get a marker however beware if you do that you have to buy extra for the clay. 3rd floor is a play area and some other activities, and the fourth is making a crayon drip art project and a car and ring shaped crayon. All in all was a great experience you got a lot of things Included in the ticket price.

We regularly frequent Crayola Experience and love to go with friends and family. There's some for everyone ages 2-10+ depending how into crafts your child is. We have a gold membership and unfortunately crayola has since gotten rid of the old membership style which we really like versus the new one which is just one level. Pro tip is avoid this place during school field trip season which seems to be may to early June. Another tip is there is a large play area on the 3rd floor for children ages 4-12. The toddler play area for ages 2-4 is not meant for the big kids who can injure the little kids. Also do not let your baby in here. If they can't stand and walk/climb they shouldn't be in a climbing tower meant for toddlers they can end up injured. Warning for all: when you exit it is through the store (which is especially) annoying as an annual pass holder where your kid wants to get something every time.

This place is the very definition of rip off. After paying $70 for admission and entering (2 adults one child, since the other under 3 not included) you have to then pay individually for just about every little thing you do inside. They nickel and dime everywhere and anywhere from being insanely understaffed (staff is rude and act annoyed with you) to many things being broken/out of service. It's also way overcrowded and ridiculously long lines for every type of activity. Young kids aren't the patient type. Why is there popcorn and candy in each section? 2 out of the 4 ski ball machines were broken and both myself and another mom lost money on them. Staff was very reticent to refund us and eventually put on signs that the machines were out of order. You "win" tickets similar to a Chuck E Cheese however there are very limited selections of "prizes" and most cost hundreds upon hundreds of tickets (21 tickets got my child a tiny box of pencils and blank paper. Just don't bother giving tickets). The cafe also had a super long line and they were out of almost everything. I paid almost $60 ($57.20 to be exact) for two orders of frozen nuggets with fries and two cheeseburgers with fries. It was all inedible. Only reason I'm giving 2 stars vs one is due to the playground on the 3rd floor. Save your money and go just about anywhere else.

Need to start from top to bottom Super educational place. We arrived at 2:15pm which means price drop from regular admission awesome! We didn't know, just got lucky :D Kiddos loved it, I will say if you live around this area, paying for the membership is worthy. one of the perks of living in this area! Street parking available and don't forget to download the street parking app to reload your parking time.

Crayola Experience, located in the heart of downtown Easton, Pennsylvania, is the only place in the world where the magic of Crayola comes to life. Here, you're always encouraged to let your creativity run free, to color outside the lines and to play, explore, and learn. This one-of-a-kind attraction is where color, chemistry, and technology magically combine to create a colorful adventure for a child's imagination and all adults become a kid again. There are four floors of activities, with different stations for kids to interact, I brought my granddaughters today and they had a blast. They made there own crayons, spin art, puzzles, clay creature, color animals, played iPad games, selfies and so much more. So much entertainment for the kids. When you walk out they have a nice gift shop. I brought our tickets online a month ago, with a discount, so paid around $70 for 4 people, you can't go wrong, especially when you see the smile on the kids faces.

My family spent the day at Crayola during out summer vacation to the tourist traps in Pennsylvania (teenager, 5-year old). This was a nice, solid experience, and I'm glad I came. I was initally concerned because I saw some people that said on the higher end you can expect to 3-4 hours in there, but that wasn't my experience. My family and I stopped and did most experiences in the building and we had to cut out time off short at ~ 6 hours so that we could go to dinner, we could have easily spent another 2 hours in there. There are some experiences in there that require tokens. You're given 2 per person when you enter, and you can purchase more within the experience. The price of these tokens was extremely reasonable. My primary complaint about the experience was the food. They do not allow any outside food or drink, and their cafe put a damper on our experience. We went down to eat at the cafe ~ 12:30 pm and there was 1 or 2 other families in front of us. Despite the small line, they had literally nothing ready in their cooked food queues and we had to wait 15 minutes for anything. I think they felt rushed, because most of what they served was undercooked. The gift shop was also very reasonablly priced for what they offerred.

How this place doesn't have better reviews is confusing to me. I took my 2.5 year old here today and we had the best time. We designed our own crayon labels. Played on multiple indoor jungle gyms. Melted crayons into cars and ring molds. Made spin art. Colored and pressed our own custom puzzles. Sailed boats down a vast water feature and did much more! There was a lot we didn't have time for so we will be back. We went on a school day so the place wasn't crowded. I suggest going at opening since it started filling up around noon.

So expensive!!! Not worth it. Additionally, Food line was ridiculous-no food was available to grab and go. People waiting forever. Main entry bathroom (ladies) was not very clean and doors would not shut. Would not recommend.

From the outside it looks like a small place. But it is much bigger inside than it looks. Kid fun for all ages. Be prepared to do a lot of walking and chasing your child(ren). The noise level in the playground area can get very loud. Where other areas are moderately loud. There are 4 floors of different activities for everyone. And be ready to spend about a 60-90 mins per floor depending on the wait time for each activity. Like crayons. The place is full of bright colors everywhere. The staff has plenty patience and most very friendly and welcoming. Some handle their area well and keep the people moving as the activity is done. Longest we had to wait was 15 mins so far. But at this part of the text. I only done 2 floors. Stand by for more. Floor 2 is the most fun of the 4. Floor 1 is entrance and exit of the building and the gift store. But be prepared to spend in the gift store. But a Abuelo got it.. Overall a nice place to visit and let the kids be kids. Lot of crayon history throughout the floors.