Bucks County Children's Museum
New Hope, PA · 1 hour 44 minutes from Reading · Under $20 a person
Plan the day
Bucks County Children's Museum is a hands-on museum in New Hope, PA, built for children from 12 months (walking) up to 7 years.
The exhibits are sized for the youngest visitors, from first walkers to age 7, and the museum says the average visit lasts about 90 minutes, which leaves the rest of the day for New Hope. Timed-entry tickets are strongly recommended and walk-in tickets are not guaranteed, so book before you leave Berks. Strollers wait in the lobby, so little legs do the exploring.
Before you go
Buy timed-entry tickets in advance; guests are not admitted before their entry time and walk-in tickets are limited. The lot is pay and display at $1 per 30 minutes. Strollers stay in the car or the lobby, and food stays out of the galleries.
Coming up
The museum is open on Halloween, October 31, from 10 am to 3 pm. Drop-by craft time with Miss Ella runs Thursdays October 22 and 29 and November 5, 12 and 19 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm.
Checked October 8, 2026 on the official site. Hours, prices and seasons change, so confirm there before a long drive.
