children's museum of atlanta
Plan Your Visit
Everything you need to know before you play — from tickets & hours to parking & what to bring.
When to Arrive:
Plan for 2–4 hours of play time. Last entry: one hour before close.
Mobile Tickets:
Tickets sent via email. Show on phone or print at home.
Payment Methods Accepted:
Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Museum gift certificates, and cash.
Admission Pricing
Whether you're visiting with your family or a larger group, here's some helpful information about admission prices
Daily Admission
Save Money with Memberships!
Groups & Field Trips
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 @ 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Trick-Or-Treat Returns October 24!
Summoning all ghouls, goblins, gremlins! It’s the Museum’s annual Trick–or–Treat event, with frightfully fun crafts and activities, trick-or-treating, and much more!
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Why Buy Online
Skip the line and guarantee your family's visit. Online tickets are the easiest way to plan ahead and make the most of your day at CMA.
Guaranteed Entry
Advance online ticket purchase is highly encouraged. Walk-up ticket availability is limited — booking ahead ensures your spot.
Choose Your Arrival Window
Select the hour block in which you want to arrive. If you arrive earlier or later and the Museum is at capacity, you may be asked to wait.
Mobile Tickets
Tickets are sent via email — just show on your phone or print at home. Quick, easy entry so you can get straight to the fun.
Before You Arrive
Find everything you need to plan your perfect play day.
Regular Hours
Holiday Hours
Plan Your Visit FAQs
Planning Your Experience
While folks of all ages can enjoy the Museum, our exhibits and activities are designed for 2–8 year olds.
Weekday afternoons during the school year tend to be the least crowded. Field trip groups leave by 12:00 pm.
Members-only hours take place weekdays from 9:00–10:00 am during the school year.
Our sensory-friendly quiet room is available throughout your visit for guests who may need a break from stimulation.
We do not permit the following items:
- Alcohol
- Balloons
- Bicycles, scooters, etc.
- Cigarettes/e-cigarettes
- Coolers
- Controlled substances
- Costume characters
- Weapons
The following items are permitted in party rooms only:
- Cake/cupcakes
- Gifts
- Professional photographers
Tickets & Reservations
Your general admission ticket includes:
- All-day access to 7 hands-on exhibits
- Daily programs and activities, including storytimes, art projects, and science demonstrations
- Same-day re-entry (capacity permitting)
- Access to stroller parking and family restrooms
- Access to our sensory-friendly quiet room
- Access to Snack Stop seating areas
Admission does not include:
- Private party rooms or birthday party packages
- Museum Store purchases
- Food and beverages
- Member-exclusive events and activities
Yes, tickets may be purchased upon arrival if space is available. Advance online reservations are strongly encouraged during weekends, holidays, and school breaks, as entry times may sell out.
Children 11 months and younger receive free admission but still need a ticket to enter the Museum. You'll see an option to add $0.00 Baby tickets to your order during booking.
Most families spend 1–2 hours exploring the Museum, but your ticket is valid until closing time. Stay awhile, take a break, and enjoy the day at your family's pace.
When reserving tickets online, you'll select a one-hour arrival window for entry. Guests may arrive at any time during their selected window and are welcome to stay and play as long as they like until the Museum closes.
Arrival windows help us manage capacity and create the best possible experience for all guests.
Guests who arrive earlier or later than their selected window may be asked to wait until space becomes available.
Your general admission ticket is valid for the entire day after you enter the Museum. Guests may leave and return the same day, capacity permitting.
Before exiting, please stop by Security for a hand stamp. Re-entry may not be permitted without the proper stamp.
If the Museum reaches capacity, returning guests may be asked to wait until additional space becomes available.
Plans change — we get it! Tickets are non-refundable, but guests may reschedule for another available date or arrival window based on capacity.
Event and group tickets are non-refundable and cannot be rescheduled.
Special Ticket Types
Museum Members receive free admission based on their membership level. Members are encouraged to reserve tickets online during busy times, including weekends, holidays, and school breaks. Walk-up admission is available for Members as capacity permits.
To reserve tickets or access member discounts, log in using the email address associated with your membership account. Your member tickets and discounts will automatically appear during checkout.
If you are a member at another children's museum with Association of Children's Museums (ACM) reciprocal benefits, welcome to Atlanta! You are eligible to receive 50% off general admission for up to six people. A cardholding member must be present. To receive this discount, use promo code ACMTIX at checkout. A valid reciprocal membership card and picture ID will be required upon arrival.
Through Museums for All, those receiving food assistance (SNAP benefits) can gain free or reduced admission to more than 1,000 museums throughout the United States. At Children's Museum of Atlanta, SNAP EBT cardholders receive $5 general admission tickets for up to 4 individuals.
You must show your SNAP EBT card and a matching picture ID at time of entry. The SNAP EBT cardholder must be one of the adults visiting the Museum. Copies or images of cards are not valid.
The Museum accepts SNAP EBT cards from Georgia and other states. At this time, we do not accept P-EBT, WIC, or any other federal or state programs toward this discount.
Yes! Discounted group tickets are available for non-school groups including family reunions, playdates, church groups, military groups, tour companies, and convention attendees.
Group ticket requirements:
- 11–30 guests (excluding children 11 months and younger)
- $2 off each ticket
- Reservations required at least one week in advance
- Full payment due at booking
- Group tickets are non-refundable
- Groups must arrive together for entry
Call Reservations at (404) 527-3693 to book your group visit.
