Drive an hour and a half west of Cincinnati and you’ll find Kidscommons, a great children’s museum that’s the perfect spot to play and explore when you’re in the mood for a little day trip out of town. This community children’s museum, located in downtown Columbus, Indiana, is a fun and inviting place where kids can use their creativity to learn about their community and world.
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Kidscommons Exhibits
At Kidscommons, there are two floors full of exhibits — created specifically for children — to explore. Here are some of the more popular exhibits at the museum:
ExploraHouse
Probably the most memorable exhibit in the museum, ExploraHouse is where you will find the museum’s world-famous giant toilet, where kids can actually climb in and discover the “ins and outs” of a toilet. Kids can also learn about how lights work, visit an infrared kitchen, and climb through the chimney to the attic.
Camp Kidscommons
The newest exhibit in the museum, Camp Kidscommons features a giant treehouse that kids can climb in, play on and explore. This outdoor-inspired exhibit will have kids searching the treetops for Indiana creatures, crawling through underground tunnels, relaxing on hammocks, and sliding down slides.
City By Design
Location: Kidscommons is located at 309 Washington Street in Columbus.
Hours: Visitors purchasing online advance tickets can choose from two times, 10 am-1 pm or 2-5 pm Tuesdays through Saturdays, and 2-5 pm on Sunday.
Website: kidscommons.org
Other things to know: Food and drink are not allowed in the exhibit spaces at Kidscommons, but your admission allows you to leave and grab a bite to eat at one of the local restaurants (or pack a lunch and enjoy your meal outdoors!).
