Building for Kids Children's Museum

Building for Kids Children's Museum The Building for Kids Children's Museum's mission is to inspire discovery and build resilience
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The Building for Kids will be closed on Labor Day (Monday, September 7). We are also returning to our regular operating ...
09/03/2026

The Building for Kids will be closed on Labor Day (Monday, September 7). We are also returning to our regular operating hours of Tuesday - Sunday from 9am - 4pm and will be closed on Mondays moving forward. We hope to see you when we reopen on Tuesday, September 8!

Happy Member Appreciation Month! To celebrate our members this month, we're offering free parking throughout September....
09/02/2026

Happy Member Appreciation Month! To celebrate our members this month, we're offering free parking throughout September. Members can enjoy up to 4 hours of free parking in the downtown Red or Yellow parking ramps. To take advantage of this benefit, simply bring your parking ticket to Welcome Center to get it validated.

Plus, we'll have other member celebrations throughout the month, including two free guests every visit, 20% off gift shop purchases, and access to an exclusive preview of our upcoming traveling exhibit.

Learn more about all the ways we're celebrating members this month at https://www.buildingforkids.org/2026/08/member-appreciation-month-2

Starting today (September 1), the BFK is transitioning to a new customizable monthly membership experience designed to m...
09/01/2026

Starting today (September 1), the BFK is transitioning to a new customizable monthly membership experience designed to make BFK membership simpler, more accessible, and easier to personalize for your family's needs! With two benefit packages to choose from, monthly rates will be based on the package you select and the number of individuals you name on your membership. Plus, you can add anyone you'd like to your membership, including friends, grandparents, and babysitters.

To celebrate the launch of our new membership experience, new members who sign up in September will receive 1 month FREE after the first month's payment. To take advance of this offer, call us at 920-734-3226 or use discount code 1MONTH2026 during online checkout. Learn more about our new monthly memberships at https://www.buildingforkids.org/membership

Member Appreciation Month kicks off tomorrow, September 1! As a thank-you for your support, we're offering members speci...
08/31/2026

Member Appreciation Month kicks off tomorrow, September 1! As a thank-you for your support, we're offering members special perks all month long. In addition to your regular membership benefits, members will enjoy free parking and two free guests with every visit throughout September. We can't wait to see you soon!

The celebration doesn't stop there! Throughout the month, members can take advantage of 20% off gift shop purchases, exclusive access to a preview of our upcoming traveling exhibit, and other special surprises. Learn more about all the ways we're celebrating our members this September at https://www.buildingforkids.org/2026/08/member-appreciation-month-2

08/30/2026

From improv and music, to STEM, photography, and cooking, Summer Explorer Camp 2026 had it all! Thank you to all of our guest facilitators and all of the kids who participated for making this summer such a blast. We can't wait to see you again next year!

Yesterday, past and current Jr. Explorers came together for our Jr. Explorers Reunion! Families reconnected with friends...
08/29/2026

Yesterday, past and current Jr. Explorers came together for our Jr. Explorers Reunion! Families reconnected with friends and staff, shared favorite memories, and contributed to our Jr. Explorer mural. Thank you to everyone who joined us for the celebration and to the families whose support has helped make Jr. Explorers such a success over the years.

We're getting ready to bring Launchpad Playful Preschool, powered by the Building for Kids, to life! Before we begin ins...
08/28/2026

We're getting ready to bring Launchpad Playful Preschool, powered by the Building for Kids, to life! Before we begin installing some of the furniture, toys, and soft play elements in our new space, we asked some of our BFK Jr. Explorers to test them out, and they gave their enthusiastic approval. We can't wait for our first Launchpad learners to begin exploring these toys this fall!

Launchpad is a unique care program focused on the power of open-ended, child-directed play. Our innovative approach embeds play into every part of a child’s day, helping kids build critical cognitive, emotional, social, physical, and creative skills in their early years.

Launchpad Playful Preschool opens this October and serves ages 3 - 5. Learn more and enroll at https://www.buildingforkids.org/launchpad-playful-preschool

Are you a new parent looking for resources in our community? Join us Wednesday, September 9 from 4:30 - 6pm for Baby's N...
08/26/2026

Are you a new parent looking for resources in our community? Join us Wednesday, September 9 from 4:30 - 6pm for Baby's Night Out, sponsored by Wisconsin Swim Academy! This event will feature resources from community partners, a presentation on how bath time can support your baby’s motor skill development, and opportunities to meet other new parents. Plus, enjoy plenty of hands-on activities and playtime with your little one!

To register, visit https://65215.blackbaudhosting.com/65215/Babys-Night-Out-at-the-BFK-09Sep2026

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100 W College Avenue
Appleton, WI
54911

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 9am - 4pm

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(920) 734-3226

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