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Put on your favorite costume & get ready for a ghoulish good time at CMFDL's annual Spooktacular!

Games, prizes, treats , bounce house & more!
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Still time to register for weekly Early Learning Classes! Mini Monets, Music, Museum & Me and Little Learners.

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Lite Zilla- Sponsored by Alliant Energy Foundation

Click to learn more about Lite Zilla & all exhibit spaces Enjoy this & all exhibits all year long with an annual membership!
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Let CMFDL be the backdrop to your next birthday party, field trip or private event.

Click to schedule a birthday party at CMFDL! Click to learn all about field trips at CMFDL!
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For over 20 years the CMFDL has been a premier destination for all things fun & learning.

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Welcome! to the Children’s Museum of Fond du Lac!

The mission of the Children's Museum of Fond du Lac is to support childhood development utilizing innovative exhibits and programs that engage children, their caregivers, and the community in lifelong learning through play.

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Featured Museum Events

Spooktacular
Oct 25, 2024
3:00pm - 6:00pm

Spooktacular

Fall is in the air and that means Spooktacular is back! Families gear up in your favorite Halloween costume! Make memories and enjoy a ghoulish good time at CMFDL's annual Spooktacular! Games, dance party, treats & more! Discount for members.

This is a paid event, however, support is available for those who can't afford it. Please review the included details.
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Baby Networking-First Time Parent
Nov 7, 2024

Baby Networking-First Time Parent

FREE Annual Membership to the first 50 First Time Parents! Click for more details. Two Open House format, sessions available- 10-12 or 4-6 pm.

Registration is needed for this event. Please review the included details.
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Super Saturday!
Nov 16, 2024
9:00am - 4:00pm

Super Saturday!

Come join the fun at CMFDL dressed up as your favorite superhero. Museum explorers will go on missions throughout the museum that will encourage them to imagine, explore, and identify their super powers.

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Plan Your Visit

The Children’s Museum of Fond du Lac provides 15,000 sq. feet of indoor space and more than 10,000 sq. feet of fenced outdoor space. CMFDL is full of fun and learning through play!  With educational and quality resource programming, events and spaces for our community, we stay committed to being a resource for all children and families!

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Become a Member

Membership at CMFDL is for all families!  Whether your family is looking to play a few times a year or every week, there is a membership that will fit your needs!  There are no financial barriers to an annual pass at CMFDL.  With discounted memberships for qualifying families, the fun, interactive, hands-on learning through play can be part of your routine and positive family bonding experiences today!

Membership Opportunities
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Support Us

Thank you for your support!  Whether you are interested in sponsoring exhibits, programs, membership or supporting CMFDL with your time and talents, you have much to offer in the ongoing efforts of our over 20 year connection in this great community!  Our visitors tell the real story about the impact the Children's Museum has on their children, grandchildren and the entire family.  CMFDL strives to be a premier destination for families to create lasting memories in a safe and comfortable space.  A space that truly supports children's social, emotional, intellectual and physical health.

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