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Fun and learning go hand-in-hand at this children’s museum in Rutherfordton, North Carolina. Kids from grades pre-K through 5th grade will enjoy hands-on activities. “The exhibits and special workshops stimulate the imagination and educate the mind by focusing on art, science, math, technology, geography, culture and society.”

The group rate for a scheduled visit for 10 children or more is $4. There should be a chaperone for every 5 children and their admission is $1. Teachers may get in for free. Field Trips may be scheduled Tuesday - Friday and last approximately one hour and 45 minutes. Groups may enter the museum from 9 am – 2:30 pm. The museum is located at 172 North Main Street. Call 828-286-2120 to schedule a visit.

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