Special Holiday Hours at JH Children's Museum! The Pop Up will be open Mon 22, Tues 23, Mon 29, Tues 30. Our final day of play at the Pop Up will be Dec 30th! Then we will begin our transition into our new space, opening dates coming soon.

This year's holiday gift recommendations are items tested and loved by our summer camps, afterschool programs, and museum visitors! Museum Memberships also make a fantastic gift of play for the whole family--stay tuned for our new membership tiers coming soon!

A Tea Party in the Woods by Akiko Miyakoshi A Tea Party in the Woods by Akiko Miyakoshi is a gentle, dreamlike picture book about a girl named Kikko who follows her father into the snowy forest after he forgets a pie for a family gathering. She loses sight of him but stumbles upon a mysterious house where animals—dressed in coats and hats—are hosting a formal tea party. The animals warmly invite her in, share treats, and help return the pie so she can continue on her way. It’

Meet Ellen, our new board member at the Jackson Hole Children's Museum! Ellen Williams is an atypical engineer who combines a highly technical background with business acumen, and strong communication and interpersonal skills. Her career industry experience includes energy, scientific instruments, advanced manufacturing, defense, and materials science. She is currently EVP of Business Development for Exum Instruments, a startup company based in Denver, CO. In January 2024, sh

Thanksgiving Week at JH Children's Museum! While school is out, consider stopping by our Museum Pop Up. We are open Mon 24th-Wed 26th 9:30-12:30 for all things creativity & play, we hope to see you there!

Stumpkin By Lucy Ruth Cummins Not every pumpkin is perfectly round — and that’s what makes them special! Join Stumpkin, a stemless pumpkin who finds that being different can be a wonderful thing. After reading, design your own unique pumpkin using puffy paint — no two creations will be the same! Family Discussion Questions How do you think Stumpkin felt when all the other pumpkins were chosen? What makes you special or different in a good way? If you could design your own ma

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The Little Toymaker by Cat Min tells the story of a young boy who makes beautiful toys, specifically for grandparents and older...

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Sun by Allison Oliver narrates the tale of a young boy named Sun, who is passionate about soccer yet feels something is missing....

The Magical Yet by Angela DiTerlizzi is a children's book that tells the story of a child who, after falling off her bike, becomes...

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Olivia has a B.A. in History from Eastern Michigan University and a MLitt in Museum and Gallery Studies from the University of St...