What makes it 94% Kids-Friendly: The museum is built for ages 2-12; interactive markets, ships, crafts and live shows fill several hours, with family washrooms, stroller routes and a value family pass available.
Why 2-3 hours visit duration is ideal for with kids: A 2-3 hour visit lets you explore main exhibits, watch a film and join a craft without rushing.
The Great Adventure Exhibit:
Explore play zones themed on countries like Mexico, Nigeria and Indonesia.
Tip: Start at quieter zones like Nigeria early; map your route to cover favorite countries.
Mexican Kitchen Hands-on:
Press tortillas and handle real cooking tools in a kid-safe kitchen replica.
Tip: Encourage older kids to help younger ones with the wooden tortilla press.
Open-air Market & Cargo Ship:
Trade play money at the market then load crates using a ship’s pulley.
Tip: Bring a small bag to stash play money and tokens so they don’t get lost.
Flight of the Butterflies 3D Show:
Watch a family-friendly nature film in immersive 3D.
Tip: Arrive early to get seats in the middle of the theater for best views.

Alicia Buehrle
I thought they had redone it in recent years. It seems old and similar to when I was a kid. It kept my toddler relatively entertained but I felt it could be better. The fruits, vegetables were oddly heavy and shopping carts would work better for toddlers. I liked the available crafts.
R Tan
It's included in the ticket of History Museum. Though it's not big, it's designed with children in mind: all the things are in children's size and they can touch and see and learn and pretend play. It is brilliant.
Max Nguyen
Same thing as the Canadian history museum of Canada in somewhere in Ontario. Where exactly and which city? I forgot. Besides that, this is an incredibly entertaining attraction and museum in Ontario, Canada for children just as the name suggests. Therefore, I, Maximum Nguyen have declared the Canadian Children’s Museum of Canada in Ontario, Canada to be worthy of a five-star rating on Google Maps ...
CJ
A wonderful museum for kids! Although there aren’t many actual exhibits, it does a great job showcasing different cultures and architecture from around the world. It’s a bit small, but the staff work very diligently, constantly tidying up and organizing the space.
Yiz
I Must Say With all the mixed reviews....I didn't want to get to excited. But my child had a blast! I can't believe we don't have one close by! Will highly recommend on a trip. We went on a early weekday - thinking that the place would be mostly empty. From events to school visits , it actually still wasn't overwhelming. We adults had a ton of fun as well. I love the layout of this mini vill...
Visit in autumn to join daily Leaf Suncatchers craft and take home a colorful keepsake. Check dates online before you go.
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| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Family Pass (2 adults + up to 4 children) | CAD 65 |
| Snack budget | CAD 15 |
| Total Estimated | CAD 80 |
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