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Tommy Bartlett's Exploratory
Tommy Bartlett's Exploratory
Upper Dells
view website560 Wisconsin Dells Pkwy
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
(608) 254-2525
Good-for-Kids Rating
BabiesToddlers & Pre-KSchool-Age KidsPre-Teens & Teens
Science & Nature Museum
Tommy Bartlett's Exploratory Description
The cheese factor here is high but your kids won't care, since this museum was clearly designed with them in mind. From the elevator ride simulating a space shuttle docking to the TV screen depicting a projected image of your child moving around in a video game, every level in this multi-story museum has something for kids to get their hands on or wrap their brains around. The mish-mash of scientific information housed in over 150 exhibits (including the core of a real MIR space station) keeps kids eagerly moving from floor to floor, anxious to discover what's next.
Kid Tips
Babies: There aren't really any baby-centric activities here, but ramps and elevators make getting around with a stroller easier.
Toddlers & Pre-K: Some of the science and text-heavy exhibits are too advanced for this age group, but they won't really care much since they'll be engrossed in the tanagram puzzle and the Big Dig exhibit.
School-Age Kids: The High Wire SkyCycle that glides across a cable twelve feet off the ground is a huge hit, but there's a height restriction of 54", so prepare shorter kids for disappointment.
Planning Notes
- Buy tickets online. A combination ticket to both the Exploratory and the Tommy Bartlett Show can be purchased online for 20 percent off.
Just the Facts
Hours: Summer: Daily 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Fall, Winter, and Spring: Daily 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Fees: $10-$20
Recommended Time: 1 - 2 hours
