Santa Fe Children's Museum

Very clean and well maintained, super friendly staff and hand sanitizers on site for cleanliness and prevention. They have everything from water games to gardens & a terrarium as well as a hydroponic setup. They have multiple types of games for kids and a neat little gift shop that has a little of everything. The staff was great! Especially the newly hired woman, she was very nice and really neat to converse with!

My toddler LOVED this museum. It is perfect for younger kids, with a good mix of hands on and pretend play. The space is large enough to not feel cramped by all the people running around, but small and accessible enough to not be overwhelming to young ones who are more shy or easy overstimulated. We went during some free hours, but to me it would be worth the price of admission if your kids love to play and explore. My toddler never wanted to leave.

This place is small for a children's museum, but is almost better because of its size. When we visited, the outdoor area was closed for renovations (totally fine, it was broiling outside), so my son played inside. I liked that I could see almost all the areas from a central location, but did notice there was a lack of seating for adults. Definitely a place where you chase the kids around rather than hang back and relax. The staff was also super accommodating of my son's needs and, when the toddler area was slow, allowed us to play in there with the toys that are more developmentally appropriate for him even though he was technically too old to be in there. It did, however, have high ceilings and an open concept that made the noise of dozens of kids and adults reverberate. Not the most overwhelming place I have been, but definitely consider headphones if you or a family member has auditory sensitivities.

We regularly attend the children’s museum. The staff has always been very friendly . While they have a lot of really great activities, there is a lot of room for improvement. We used to love our experience here. Lately though it seems like they are taking many of the toys and activities away. For example, the cash register at the little market is gone. One of the big slides was removed and the big bubble maker was also recently removed. It seems like things are being taken away and nothing is being added. This museum could really use more gross motor activities, such as a climbing wall or ball pit. It could also really use a café! The outdoor space is beautiful. Last year they had a variety of fruits and vegetables growing, which was very engaging for the kids, but this is also currently undergoing work so there are noisy stinky vehicles driving around in the back. The plus side is that membership is very affordable... but I'd rather see prices go up so the museum would make improvements. Overall a decent place to go with kids in Santa Fe but could be much better!

Very welcoming employees stationed regularly throughout to oversee safety/cleanup/converse. The water/bubble stations were clearly hits with everyone of all ages and had optional aprons to protect clothing. There’s something for most everyone, but I’d say the primary target audience is the 8 and under crowd. Plenty of picnic tables outside as well as an indoor family break room.

The Santa Fe Children’s Museum is absolutely fabulous, and a perfect spot for kids to explore, play, and learn. There’s a great variety of hands-on exhibits, and the dedicated toddler area is such a thoughtful touch for little ones. The outdoor space is especially wonderful, with plenty of room for open-ended play and discovery. It’s well-organized, engaging, and welcoming for families. A must-visit if you’re in Santa Fe with children!

Fantastic play experience for our 6 month old & 2 year old!! Would definitely come again!! Beautiful outdoor area and fun indoor space! We visited in October & the crowds were minimal!

This was really fun for the kids, but I think my husband and I, me more than him, got into the different playing with the kids. We probably could have been there for a couple of hours! My 7 year old's favorite part was the play gym. My 3 year old's favorite part was the water table!