Kid Tips

Babies: Children of all ages are welcome on the factory tour, and the entire building is stroller-friendly. Expect plenty of noise and dust from the drilling and sanding of the bats; if you've got a noise-sensitive little one, just tour the museum.

Toddlers & Pre-K: Toddlers will love the sound tubes just outside the nature center; they're an active listening "game" to identify the sounds of nature. A visit of any length to the Busy as a Bee exhibit in the nature center may be too short.

School-Age Kids: The formation from a big cylinder of wood into a bat is fascinating—it takes about 30 seconds for a retail or Little League bat to be formed. Be sure to block out some viewing space for younger children—they'll be transfixed.

Pre-Teens & Teens: Head for the batting cages to try out a Slugger.

Planning Notes

• Days of rest. There's no bat production on holidays or Sundays, which is the best part of the visit, so plan accordingly.
• Little sluggers. At the conclusion of the factory tour, everyone gets a small Slugge r— an economical way to make sure everyone gets a souvenir to take back home.
• Personalize it. For serious sluggers, a personalized bat ($18-$87) is a must; depending on the crowd at the museum, production can take from 20 minutes to a few hours.

Just the Facts

Hours: Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun. noon-6 p.m.

Fees: Under $10

Recommended Time: 1 - 2 hours

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