Several standout museums strive to make learning fun

Several standout museums strive to make learning fun

Top 10 Kid-Friendly Museums

These venerable institutions convey some serious learning under the guise of childish fun

By ShermansTravel Editorial Staff

ShermansTravel.com

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With the kids officially back in school, it's prime time to demonstrate that learning needn't end in the classroom and that – gasp – the process can actually be fun!  There are excellent kid-friendly museums across the U.S. that will stimulate your young Einsteins or Picassos – whether you're on a quick family getaway or just looking for something fun to do at home. And you won't have to shush your little ones at these venerable institutions either. In fact, each of our editors' picks for top family museums provide educational outings under the guise of child-like fun, with hands-on exhibits, scavenger hunts, DJ sessions, and more, that are bound to keep the adults entertained, too.

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