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Daily Admission

*NEW* All-Day Admission!

Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sunday 12:30 pm - 5:00 pm

  • By reserving tickets at Kidzu, you are agreeing to our COVID-19 Liability Waiver and Visitor Agreements.
  • Kidzu Mask Policy: On WEDNESDAYS and SUNDAYS, capacity will be limited and masks will continue to be REQUIRED for all visitors ages 2 and over regardless of vaccination status. This will be strictly enforced. All other days, masks are optional but strongly encouraged

 

Purchase your tickets at least 1 day in advance and save $1.00 per ticket! (Automatically applied. Cannot be combined with any other admission discounts and must be purchased online, prior to your visit.)

 

  • Kidzu Members: Sign in to receive your automatic ticket discounts by clicking the link at the top of this page. Your member discounts will apply automatically when you get to the subtotal page. Not a member? Join today and start saving!  Click here to learn more

 

Museums For All - National Access Program

Those receiving food assistance (EBT/SNAP/WIC benefits) are eligible for $3.00 admission tickets! Use the discount code: KIDZU4ALL at checkout. You will be asked to show your EBT/SNAP/WIC card upon arrival to verify eligibility.

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Kidzu is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your contribution goes a long way in supporting Kidzu's operating expenses and initiatives to serve all children in our community and beyond. We thank you for your continued support!

In-School Field Trip

Nest Sessions

Nest Session Registration

A learning environment for young children (0-5 years) and their caregivers

2-Hour Open Play Nest Sessions:

Tuesday-Friday: 8:30-10:30am, 11am-1pm, and 3:30-5:30pm

Saturday: 8:30-10:30am and 11am-1pm

Come any time within the 2-hour window and enjoy child-directed play, collaborative art projects, and STEM activities with your child! Storytime occurs on the hour during the session. 

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Pre-registration is required for Nest Sessions (walk-ins will be accommodated as space allows) 

Tickets are $6 per person for adults and children over 3 months.

Infants under 3 months are free and do not need to be registered. 

All members can register for free!

(Members, please make sure you're signed into your member account before registering to receive your automatic member discount)

Museums for All National Access Program: If you have an EBT/SNAP card, you qualify for $3.00 tickets! Enter discount code: KIDZU4ALL at checkout. (Please bring your EBT card for verification upon checking in)

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Please Note:

  • The Nest is currently a cashless operation so all payments must be made using a digital payment method.
  • Pre-registered ticket holders are guaranteed immediate access upon arrival.
  • Registration remains open online for one hour after the beginning of the session; after that time, tickets can be purchased at the door as space allows. Please call 919-933-1455 to check availability.
  • The Nest is a no-shoes space for children and adults. Socks are recommended!
  • Masks available upon request

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New Location!

Location: 1712 Willow Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 next to the Binkley Preschool building

Please use the Willow Drive entrance and continue past Binkley Church to the back parking lot. Signs at the sidewalk will direct you to our front lobby and a member of the Kidzu team will check you in. 

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By completing this transaction, you are agreeing to Kidzu Children's Museum's Health and Safety Guidelines and Visitor Agreements.

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Questions? Please reach out to Nest Manager Samantha at nest@kidzuchildrensmuseum.org

 

The Nest (Kidzu Children's Museum) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Thank you for your support!

 

Thank you for your support and patience as we have worked to reopen after irreparable damage from the August 2024 flooding of Kidzu's long-standing location at University Place. In addition to Nest Sessions for young children, we are happy to continue our camps and programs for preschool and elementary-aged children at our new location next to Binkley Preschool.  

 

Parents Night Out

Parents' Night Out @ The Nest!

*Now being held in the Preschool Wing at Binkley Baptist Church- 1712 Willow Drive Chapel Hill, NC 27514*

During these events, kids are invited to play and explore at The Nest while parents enjoy an evening out. This fun-filled night will include exhibit play & exploration, dinner from Alfredo's Pizza Villa, and a show to wind down at the end of the night. This is a drop-off (childcare) program for children ages 3-9 (must be *potty independent). Kids will have a chance to exercise their minds, bodies, imagination, and independence.

To make sure we have plenty of fun activities and yummy food ready for everyone, please sign up at least a week ahead of time. We can’t wait to see your little ones!"

While we recommend signing up at least a week in advance to ensure we have enough kids for all the fun activities and food, please note that online sales end at 4pm on the day of the program. If you're looking to register your child for the program after 4pm, please call (919) 933-1455 to speak with a staff member to complete your registration.  If you would like to be added to the waitlist for a sold-out date, please email tanya@ncchildrensmuseum.org

Please note the following details about this program:

  • Attendees must be between the ages of 3-9. This policy is firm, no exceptions. 

  • Drop-off begins at 6pm. Early drop-off at 5:30pm can be added for $5.00 per child. (This applies to all participants, including members.) Pick-up is by 9pm.**  

  • Members save 20% on registration for this program! Discounts are applied at checkout. Be sure you're signed in with your membership account!

  • Please bring a water bottle labeled with your child's name to this program. 

  • Children are welcome to wear pajamas & bring pillows/blankets for the show.

  • Children must be potty independent to attend this program. Being potty independent means a child is able to communicate the need to go to the bathroom and complete the entire process on his or her own.  While staff supervise multiple group bathroom breaks during this program, they are not able to facilitate bathroom visits for children. 

  • Please make sure the date selected is the one you intended to book. To access other dates, click on the "Other Dates" button above that will bring up a calendar.

  • We reserve the right to cancel any program that does not get the minimum number of registrants - please sign up early as we cannot wait to have your little one join the fun!

**A late fee of $15.00 may be applied for late pick-up after 9:05pm.

Junior Gardeners

Buzz on over to Kidzu’s Learning Garden on Tuesday & Thursday mornings! We will get our hands dirty as we play, explore and care for our garden and discover the plants and critters that live there. Children, caregivers and community members are invited to come help us maintain our beautiful new outdoor space during this program. All ages welcome.

 

Please note that Junior Gardeners will only be offered on Thursdays beginning on September 2nd.

 

Thanks to our generous community, Junior Gardeners is now FREE for both Kidzu members and non-members!

 

For more information on this program, please visit our website:

www.kidzuchildrensmuseum.org/project/junior-gardeners/

Kidzu Outdoor Garden Party

Bring the whole family and join us at our Fairy & Firefly Fete in the Kidzu Outdoor Learning Garden!

Kids will receive a passport to keep track of completed activities, complete with

a coupon for Alfredo’s Pizza Villa next door! 

(This program is subject to cancellation in the event of inclement weather)

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Packed with fun-filled activities for all ages, our garden parties are completely FREE to attend. Be sure to RSVP by reserving your tickets below!  Walk-ins will be welcomed, but RSVP's help us prepare for activities and materials needed. 

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Kidzu Children's Museum is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Consider adding a donation to your reservation to support Kidzu's mission and help us provide more FREE programming and activities to the children in your community and beyond. 

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NIH Playgroups

Open Maker Session

Open Maker Session Registration

The Makery @ Boxyard RTP is a maker space geared toward upper elementary aged children, tweens, teens, and adults.

Two Open Maker Sessions are available each day, Tuesday-Saturday, 11am-2pm & 3pm-7pm

Join us any time within the session block for one of our two maker experiences:

Maker’s Choice

Come and bring your own materials to work on a project in our well-equipped maker space or create freely using the variety of materials, tools, and equipment we have to offer--including recycled materials, art supplies, tools, and making machines. You will also have access to our very experienced and talented Makery staff to ask questions or provide support if you want to try your hand at something new! 

Maker’s Project 

Purchase a prepared maker kit and work on the project in our maker space with access to additional materials or assistance from our trained Makery staff. You can expect to complete the project in one session and take it home with you! Kits are subject to availability, may change weekly, and price dependent.  

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Pre-registration is required for Open Maker Sessions for each adult and child as space is limited.

(walk-ins will be accommodated as space allows) 

Every individual requires a ticket; each "Maker's Project" ticket includes one kit. Children under the age of 12 months are free and do not need to register. 

Museums for All National Access Program: If you have an EBT/SNAP card, you qualify for $3.00 Maker's Choice tickets! Enter discount code: MAKERY4ALL at checkout. (Please bring your EBT card for verification upon checking in.) Discount rates are not yet available for featured Maker's Projects.

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KIDZU MEMBERS:

We are grateful for the continued support from members of Kidzu Children's Museum, which closed in August 2024 due to irreparable damage from the flooding of Kidzu's long-standing location at University Place in Chapel Hill. 

We are so excited to open The Makery @ Boxyard RTP, an even more creative and innovative maker space than what we previously featured at our University Place location! We look forward to continuing to serve our longtime members and visitors while widening our scope and reach to serve even more children and families in North Carolina.  

In gratitude to our member community, all active annual Kidzu memberships from the original museum will be honored for admission to the Maker's Choice experience at Boxyard until the natural expiration of the membership. 

This benefit is only available to remaining holders of active Kidzu Children's Museum Annual Memberships, not members of the Nest. Memberships for The Makery @ Boxyard RTP are not currently available.

Kidzu Members, please make sure you're signed into your member account before registering to receive your automatic member discount!

Please Note:

  • The Makery is currently a cashless operation so all payments must be made using a digital payment method.
  • Pre-registered ticket holders are guaranteed immediate access upon arrival.
  • Registration remains open online for one hour after the beginning of the session; after that time, tickets can be purchased at the door as space allows. Please call 919-933-1455 to check availability.
  • All children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Individuals ages 12 and up are welcome to attend an Open Maker Session independently without being accompanied by an adult. However, please note that The Makery is not a childcare facility and we do not assume additional responsibility for those individuals outside of our normal healthy and safety practices.

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Location: 900 Park Offices Drive Suite 155 Research Triangle Park, NC 27709

The Makery is located at Boxyard in RTP right near the primary entrance.

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By completing this transaction, you are agreeing to The Makery's Health & Safety and Visitor Agreements.

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Questions? Please email themakery@ncchildrensmuseum.org.

 

The Makery @ Boxyard RTP is a site location of the North Carolina Children's Museum and is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. 

Thank you for your support!

 

Drop Off Workshops at Boxyard

AGE REQUIREMENT: This is a drop off program designed for children ages 8-12.

DATE: 

TIME: 

IMPORTANT POLICIES TO KNOW PRIOR TO REGISTERING:

  • Bathrooms are located in the Boxyard RTP complex, outside of the the Makery. Staff will not be available to escort visitors to the bathrooms during this program.
  • The Makery at Boxyard reserves the right to cancel a program one week prior to the start date if the minimum enrolment requirement is not met. In the event that a program is canceled, we will issue a full refund to any registered participants.
  • Visitors may be filmed, recorded, or photographed by The Makery for educational and promotional uses. Please inform the front desk staff if you would like to decline photo permission.
  • Liability and Health and Safety Policy
  • Visitor Agreements