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Children's Museum of the Shoals, Florence

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Children’s Museum · Hidden Gem · Museum
The Children's Museum of the Shoals, Inc. is a unique community resource that offers hands-on exhibits and programs geared specifically to the developmental stages and needs of children. Our mission is to further classroom education and complement existing cultural and educational resources.

The museum allows children the freedom both to play and to experience the joy of learning in a safe, enriched, and stimulating environment. It also offers academic enrichment for the state and national curriculum standards in the fields of science, environmental education, the arts, history, and culture.

Exhibits and activities encourage children to imagine, make choices, and create and to experience the world in ways that expand their awareness and promote science and cultural literacy.
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  • By BamaSandy
    What a great place to carry the kids to have fun! There are rooms or educational experiences. It is a must do with the kids!!  more »
  • By drchannyb
    I really enjoy the Children's Museum of the Shoals. Located right next to Deibert park, this museum has lots of different activities and areas for children to engage in. Also, check in with them for.....  more »
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  • By Tosha Swann
    Lots of activities for the little ones to enjoy. My daughter is 4 and has been going once a week since she was 3 and she still looks forward to going every week.
  • By Mystic IRL
    Haven't been there recently, but it was awesome as a kid!
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