Children's Museums: An American Guidebook, 2d ed.

The number of children's museums in the United States has grown steadily in the past twenty years. Many of the museums feature hands-on activities, making them both interactive and fun. Information on 242 children's museums can be found in this state-by-state guidebook. Each entry contains a description of the museum that includes a brief history, an overview of exhibits and the age group for which the museum is most appropriate. The hours of operation, admission fees, other sites of interest in the area. The museum's address and phone number are provided. Fax numbers, websites, and e-mail addresses are listed when available.