Visit
Children’s Imaginarium is open!
The Children’s Imaginarium aims to be an accessible place for all. Check out these social stories to guide you through your visit!
Hours:
Member only hours
Tuesday and Wednesday 9am to 10am
Saturday 8am to 10am
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10am-4pm
Wednesday: 10am-7pm
Thursday: 10am-4pm
Friday: 10am-4pm
Saturday: 10am-4pm
Sunday: Closed
Interested in becoming a Member?
Click here for Membership Information
Check out all Wausau has to offer!
Events, Shopping, Lodging and More! Click on Icons.
Daily Ticket Prices:
$10 per person
0-12 months – Free
Location:
195 N. 2nd Street
Wausau, WI 54403
A bike rack is located just outside our front entrance to the east.
The Wausau Bus Depot is conveniently located only 0.2 miles from our location.
Parking Directions:
2nd Street is now complete! Parking is limited but is an option in addition to the HOM Furniture Parking ramp.
Park in the HOM Furniture (Forest Street Ramp) parking ramp off 5th Street or Forest Street. Register your license plate through the parking kiosk next to the entrance to HOM (first two hours are free). Do not enter into HOM furniture, exit to your right (through the tunnel out of the parking ramp) to a sidewalk that will bring you to our front door.
Field Trips
Interactive! Hands-On! Educational!
Children’s Imaginarium features five main galleries promoting playful learning through innovative and engaging exhibits. With a focus on STEM Learning, Children’s Imaginarium is a valuable local resource for schools.
Field Trip details can be found HERE. If you are interested in scheduling a field trip at the Children’s Imaginarium, please fill out this online submission form.
Do you need financial assistance to help offset the costs of admission or transportation for a field trip to the Children’s Imaginarium? If so, please complete our online submission form for all inquiries. While we deeply value your request and partnership, please understand that, as a new non-profit, we receive numerous assistance requests from many deserving organizations. Although we strive to support as many requests as possible, we may not be able to accommodate all of them. Funding requests will be reviewed, and you will receive a response within one week of submission.
e-Gift Cards Available
Children’s Imaginarium e-Gift cards can be used toward daily admission, annual memberships and party room rentals. E-gift cards can be redeemed in person.
Children’s Imaginarium Calendar
Events in December 2025
| MonMonday | TueTuesday | WedWednesday | ThuThursday | FriFriday | SatSaturday | SunSunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
December 1, 2025(1 event) Museum CLOSEDDecember 1, 2025 |
December 2, 2025(3 events) Giving TuesdayDecember 2, 2025 10:30 am: Magic Makers: Recycled Art – 5:00 pm: Family Night Event – |
December 3, 2025(1 event) 11:00 am: The Nutcracker – |
December 4, 2025(1 event) 11:00 am: Brain Builders – |
December 5, 2025(1 event) 10:00 am: FREE Day of Play Sponsored by Alice in Dairyland – |
December 6, 2025(1 event) Children's Imaginarium Turns 2 Years Old!December 6, 2025 |
December 7, 2025(1 event) Museum CLOSEDDecember 7, 2025 |
December 8, 2025(1 event) Museum CLOSEDDecember 8, 2025 |
December 9, 2025(1 event) 10:30 am: Magic Makers: Recycled Art – |
December 10, 2025(2 events) 10:30 am: STEM Beats – 5:00 pm: Santa Visit – |
December 11, 2025(1 event) 11:00 am: Brain Builders – |
December 12, 2025(1 event) 5:00 pm: Kids' Drop Off Night – |
December 13, 2025(1 event) 9:00 am: KinderMarket – |
December 14, 2025(1 event) Museum CLOSEDDecember 14, 2025 |
December 15, 2025(1 event) Museum CLOSEDDecember 15, 2025 |
December 16, 2025(2 events) 10:30 am: Magic Makers: Recycled Art – 5:00 pm: Snow Much Fun Sensory Sensitive Night – |
December 17, 2025(1 event) 10:30 am: STEM Beats – |
December 18, 2025(1 event) 11:00 am: Brain Builders – |
December 19, 2025(1 event) 5:00 pm: Kids' Drop Off Night – |
December 20, 2025(1 event) 12:00 pm: STEM Saturday: 4H – |
December 21, 2025(1 event) Museum CLOSEDDecember 21, 2025 |
December 22, 2025(3 events) Museum CLOSEDDecember 22, 2025 9:00 am: PJs, Puzzles & Pancakes Camp – 1:00 pm: Robot Racers Camp – |
December 23, 2025(1 event) 10:30 am: Magic Makers: Recycled Art – |
December 24, 2025(1 event) Museum CLOSEDDecember 24, 2025 |
December 25, 2025(1 event) Museum CLOSEDDecember 25, 2025 |
December 26, 2025
|
December 27, 2025
|
December 28, 2025(1 event) Museum CLOSEDDecember 28, 2025 |
December 29, 2025(2 events) Museum CLOSEDDecember 29, 2025 9:00 am: Science of the Slide Camp – |
December 30, 2025(1 event) 10:30 am: Magic Makers: Recycled Art – |
December 31, 2025(1 event) 10:00 am: Noon Year's Eve – |
January 1, 2026(1 event) Museum CLOSEDJanuary 1, 2026 |
January 2, 2026
|
January 3, 2026
|
January 4, 2026(1 event) Museum CLOSEDJanuary 4, 2026 |