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Family Fun at MoPOP
So, kids. No matter how old they are, they’ll always need entertaining. But what about those times you find yourself looking for activities the whole family will enjoy that also offer bonus brain-boosting benefits? We recommend starting with something everybody already conveniently loves: pop culture. (It’s what we did!)
We’ve rounded up the best of our family offerings right here just for you. Consider this post your one-stop shop for all MoPOP’s kid-friendly museum resources—your handy guide for pop culture entertainment (with secret educational benefits) anytime you need it.
FAMILY-FRIENDLY LONG-TERM EXHIBITIONS
| Indie Game Revolution | Computer games to try out! Lots of ‘em! |
| Sound Lab | Hands-on music time! Play drums & guitars! |
| Massive: The Power of Pop Culture | Costumes! Light displays! Interactives! |
| Fantasy: Worlds of Myth and Magic | Wands & swords! Caves to explore! A dragon! |
| Infinite Worlds of Science Fiction | Aliens! Movie history! Galactic science! Spacecraft! |
FAMILY-FRIENDLY SHORT-TERM EXHIBITIONS
| Hidden Worlds: The Films of LAIKA | See Coraline & more up close! Videos! Lifesize sets! *LEAVING AUGUST 11!* |
REGULAR FAMILY-FRIENDLY PROGRAMS & EVENTS
| Movies at MoPOP | Enjoy classic favorites on our Sound + Vision screen! |
| Family Programs | Daytime in-museum fun including art activations, sing-and-dance-alongs, and hands-on workshops. |
| Summer Camps | Learning! Fun! New friends into the same cool stuff! |
| Homeschool Days |
Rotating classes & workshops! Art! Acting! Film! |
| Scout Month (November) | Scouts and their friends and family enjoy the museum or just $10! Plus special programming and commemorative MoPOP patch. |
UPCOMING FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENTS
| Family Drag Workshop | Share drag history! Explore clothes & makeup! |
BONUS!
Need something fun right this minute while you book your MoPOP visit? Download our FREE Pop Culture Coloring Book. Uncover secrets, solve clues, and draw yourself into our Fantasy: Worlds of Myth & Magic exhibit!
FAQ:
*Single strollers under 30” wide are permitted, but we strongly encourage guests to use umbrella strollers. Tandem strollers (double, triple, quad, etc.) including wagons are not permitted inside the museum. Additionally, only umbrella strollers will be allowed in certain galleries and spaces. Stroller parking is available throughout the museum.
* Due to some graphic content, Scared to Death: The Thrill of Horror Film exhibition is recommended for ages 13 and up.
* The restrooms on the first and second floors are baby changing accessible.
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