Hot Days, Cool Plays at Children’s Museum of Atlanta This July!
Mystery, imagination and summer fun await at Children’s Museum of Atlanta this July! Children can enjoy SCOOBY-DOO! themed activities, including building monster traps in Innovation Station, vanishing ghosts at the Science Bar and crafting their own miniature Mystery Machine in the Art Studio. Celebrate Independence Day on July 4th with a fireworks-inspired science experiment, special story time and a festive museum-wide parade! On July 13 and 27, the Museum will host the Mayor’s Summer Reading Club including storytimes and free take-home books. Pajama Jam is also back, inviting small dreamers to build cozy sleepover forts, make fizzy bath bombs and enjoy a blacklight glow-up with chalk art.
July Special Programming:
SCOOBY-DOO! Activities
Wednesday, July 2 – Thursday, July 31
Children’s Museum of Atlanta is celebrating July with mystery and creative activities inspired by SCOOBY-DOO.
CMA On Stage *Except July 4, 13 and 27
11 a.m. (Weekends Only) “Detective Mole” by Camilla Pintonato
1 p.m. “The Case of the Missing Goggles” by Sara Miller
3 p.m. “Detective Mole” by Camilla Pintonato
(July 4 Only)
1 p.m. “Fourth of July Mice” by Bethany Roberts + Fourth of July Parade
(July 13 Only)
1 p.m. “Our Family is Growing” by Sophia Day
(July 27 Only)
“The Great Ant Sleepover” by Madhuri Shekar
Science Bar
Vanishing Ghosts: Little scientists will harness the power of combustion to become a Children’s Museum of Atlanta certified ghostbuster by taking care of pesky ghosts and vanishing them into thin air.
Bath Bombs: Young scientists can explore the fizzing fun of chemistry by creating their own bath bombs—perfect for unwinding after Pajama Jam!
Art Studio
Make A Mystery Machine: Little ones will join the Mystery Incorporated gang to design a miniature papercraft Mystery Machine! Cut, fold and build a custom van ready for the next mystery-solving adventure.
Glow in the Dark Chalk Art: Little ones will make glow in the dark chalk art in the transformed art studio with black lights!
Jane’s Innovation Station
Contraption Creation: Kids will channel their inner SCOOBY-DOO and team up to build a clever trap to catch a sneaky monster!
Sleepover Forts: Kiddos will activate their imagination by creating the sleepover fort of their dreams using imagination blocks.
Mayor’s Summer Reading Club
Sunday, July 13 and Sunday, July 27
The Mayor’s Summer Reading Club encourages early literacy and vocabulary development in young children and their families. A collaborative effort between the City of Atlanta, Georgia Early Education Alliance for Ready Students, PNC and the United Way, the program is powered by strong public-private partnerships across Atlanta.
Pajama Jam
Saturday, July 19; 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Get cozy and celebrate all the best parts of a sleepover-without staying up all night-at Pajama Jam! Kiddos can join in their favorite PJs and enjoy snacks, sing-alongs, dancing and more! Tickets are $10 for members, $25 for non-members. Prices may go up the week of the event. To purchase tickets, visit the website.
Continuing in July:
SCOOBY-DOO!™ Mansion Mayhem
Through Sept. 7, 2025
SCOOBY-DOO! and the gang invite families to solve a gem of a mystery. This celebratory experience, created by Children’s Museum of Indianapolis in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences (WBDGE), asks kids and caretakers to combine forces with the members of Mystery Inc. to analyze clues and put their problem-solving skills to the test. Families and young detectives will work through the rooms of the mansion meeting different characters of the iconic TV show that has captivated fans for more than 50 years. Little ones will also have the chance to unmask the jewel thief and discover secrets of the mansion!
About Children’s Museum of Atlanta
Children’s Museum of Atlanta is the only educational venue of its kind in Atlanta, presenting educational programs and exhibits designed for young children ages 0-8. The mission of Children’s Museum of Atlanta is to change the world by sparking every child’s imagination, sense of discovery and learning through the power of play. With learning zones consisting of bright, creative and hands-on exhibits, the Museum supports inventive play-based exploration and experiential learning focused on the whole child. Core competencies for literacy, math and science are promoted throughout all exhibits and programming in alignment with the state and national Core Performance Standards. Funding has been provided by Georgia Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities as part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. For more information, please visit GeorgiaHumanities.org. Major support is provided by the Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs and major funding is provided by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners. Children’s Museum of Atlanta also offers memberships. For more information or to support Children’s Museum of Atlanta, visit childrensmuseumatlanta.org or call 404.659.KIDS [5437].
Museum Admission
Online ticketing is only available at this time. Phone booking is available with ample notice and will be booked via online reservation. Members must pre-book and will be able to redeem their $5 voucher online. Babies 11 months and younger and members are admitted for free and must reserve their free ticket online prior to arriving at the Museum. All daily programs are included in the price of admission.
Museum Hours
The Museum will operate in a timed entry model where guests can visit between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The Museum will be closed on Wednesdays. Please check the Museum website to confirm the hours of operation.
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