Pensacola Children's Museum: A World of Discovery
Explore Pensacola's history through play at the Children's Museum! Hands-on exhibits for kids 10 & under in a historic downtown setting.
Step into a world of imagination and discovery at the Pensacola Children's Museum, located in the heart of historic downtown Pensacola. This interactive museum is designed to spark curiosity and foster a love of learning in children aged 10 and under. The museum's exhibits bring Pensacola's vibrant history to life through hands-on experiences. The first floor's Discovery Gallery recreates colonial life in Pensacola, allowing children to step back in time and explore the city's origins. Here, young visitors can play in pint-sized historic houses, guard a fort, trade goods at the Panton Trading Post, or sail a Spanish ship. A special Kiddie Corral area is reserved for the museum's youngest visitors, under age 3. The second floor delves further into Pensacola's past, with exhibits exploring the city's military, maritime, industrial, multicultural, and Native American history. Children can immerse themselves in a recreated one-room schoolhouse, explore a Publix SuperMarket exhibit, or discover the wonders of the Gulf Coast in the Land and Sea exhibit. In August 2025, the museum will begin renovations to transform the first floor Discovery Gallery into 'Our Town'. This new gallery will feature engaging exhibits such as the Garden Street Toddler Spot, the Milk Bottle Diner, the L & N Train Station and Tiny Tot Train, Theo's Construction House, the My Story Mural, and the Silas Stearns Fishing Smack. The Pensacola Children's Museum is part of the Historic Pensacola complex, managed by the University of West Florida Historic Trust. A unified ticket provides admission to the Children's Museum, the Pensacola Museum of Art, the Pensacola Museum of History, and Historic Pensacola Village for seven days. Please note that a child must be part of your group to enter the museum, and all children must be accompanied by an adult.
Local tips
- Visit during the weekdays for a less crowded experience.
- Check the museum's website for information on special events and workshops.
- A unified ticket also grants you access to other museums in the Historic Pensacola complex.
A brief summary to Pensacola Children's Museum
- 115 Zaragoza St, Pensacola, Downtown, Florida, 32502, US
- +1850-595-1559
- Visit website
- Tuesday 10 am-4 pm
- Wednesday 10 am-4 pm
- Thursday 10 am-4 pm
- Friday 10 am-4 pm
- Saturday 10 am-4 pm
- Sunday 12 pm-4 pm
Getting There
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Walking
The Pensacola Children's Museum is located in the heart of downtown Pensacola, making it easily accessible on foot from many nearby attractions and hotels. From Plaza Ferdinand VII, head east on Zaragoza Street for about two blocks. The museum will be on your right, across from the Pensacola Museum of History. Walking time is approximately 5-10 minutes. Paid parking is available in the area.
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Public Transport
The Escambia County Area Transit (ECAT) provides bus service to downtown Pensacola. From the Pensacola Beach, you can take ECAT Route 64 towards downtown Pensacola. Get off at the stop on Palafox St at Government St, then transfer to Route 57 towards the Pensacola Transit Center. Get off at the stop on Palafox St at Government St. Walk north on Palafox St and turn left onto Zaragoza St. Continue walking for about 0.5 miles, and you will find the Pensacola Children's Museum at 115 Zaragoza St on your right. A single ride fare is $2.
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Taxi/Ride-share
Taxis and ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft are readily available in Pensacola. From Pensacola International Airport, a taxi ride to the Pensacola Children's Museum will take approximately 15-20 minutes, depending on traffic. The estimated cost is between $20 and $30. From downtown Pensacola, a short taxi ride to the museum will cost around $10-$15.
