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10 Best Children's Museums: 2011

Tons of cool stuff to touch, one-of-a-kind educational exhibits, and special events galore put these kid-driven museums on top of our must-visit list.

5. Madison Children's Museum

It's gone green. Check out the nature-inspired exhibits this Wisconsin museum added when it moved into a new environmentally friendly building last August. Up on the roof, your kid can plant in the children's garden, collect eggs from the chicken coop, or learn about homing pigeons. Then, if she's 5 or under, head over to the Wildernest exhibit to cross a Bone Bridge, hide out in the tree house, or play games in mini huts. Crawlers and early walkers have their own padded play area in this exhibit, which is made from local natural materials. Loop back to the front desk to go on a scavenger hunt in which your family can compete to find features marked on a reusable treasure map. Getting hungry? The Bean Sprouts caf? is packed with healthy foods, and rest assured that your table (and the entire museum) has been cleaned with all-natural products. Best for ages 6 months to 6 years. ($7 for children and adults, kids under 1 free)

madisonchildrensmuseum.org

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