I have been here with the three year old I babysit twice. Our first day, he played tirelessly for three and a half hours before we finally had to leave to eat--otherwise he probably would have stayed for another couple hours! Each room offers entertaining and innovative toys with an obvious theme. I also like that with all the things to do, its not overcrowded with toys. The staff has been friendly and helpful, often stopping to play with us. Will definitely be returning!

Save your money it would have been great had no employees been there it was like it was ran by the cdc I get policy and precautions and all but what a nightmare I mean really following families and kids around spraying cleaner directly behind there every touch staying mad about a mask slipping down yelling across the building wow and its a museum wheres the instruction the teaching the education and fun and the help it wasnt there and when I talked to the manager in so many words he said oh Im sorry we are profiling white men with familys right now because a few of you people have given us problems and we dont want shut down when acknowledging i was being profiled and offense was taking the experience shifted slighty but then we were stone walled and rushed on several exhibits and rushed out at the end of our self guided tour that started at 2 and ended abruptly at 345 15 minutes before end of our payed for 2 hour time slot due to cleaning before closing whilst they cleaned the whole time we were there we would have love to have gotten the full experience this facility has to offer but given said experience by the prison guards I mean employees we wont be back thanks tho

We went to the HalloweenBash! I am glad we decided to try this out this year. It was a lot of fun for the kids. They enjoyed it. I was worried about halloween this year due to Covid, so anything that was offered, we tried it! This should be a yearly tradition! Very creative with the tables set up and all the decorations were very good and festive. The kids loved the different games and different ways they handed out the candy at each table!

Nice history museum for kids, but most activities that the kids seem to enjoy were the generic children museum play areas. I enjoyed the architecture piece though and tried to encourage my son to play there more.

This is a great little childrens museum, especially for younger kids (my 11-year-old got bored after a while), but I world not go again during covid. Tickets are normal price, but you can only stay for two hours, at only three pre-arranged start times. Everyone has to wear a mask, which is not a huge deal, but the staff also chivvy you around making sure your group stays together. I have four kids and we were there with friends, so we were continually being told to stay closer together, and only a small number of kids were allowed in each area at a time. Like I said, it would have been a great place to spend the day under normal circumstances.

This place has gone way down hill. The director is very rude. Its outdated and smelly. I can see why they are going out of business. We left halfway through because of how rude everyone was and the kids didnt even like it.

Took our 2.5 year old and he had a blast! Staff was very friendly and kept the place cleaned and sanitized

Great place to visit with young children. So many interactive activities to keep them entertained for hours.

It is a darling building in Downtown Huntsville. I wish I had time to explore the place to see everything they have. As far as area where the party was, it is your typical banquet hall. Lots of hands on stuff for small children. Super friendly staff. Recommend 1-2 hours.Next time I will definitely explore the museum!

Very Safe practice conscious. Kiddos had a blast

This is a great place for young kids!

Great place for kids! Tons to explore play and learn. Price is great too, especially if you get the membership!

Always a great time at Early Works.

We were just passing through Huntsville, and I was so pleasantly suprised with this Childrens museum. Its one of my favorites in the US especially if your children are smaller. I only wish we had more time to spend there. The staff was also incredibly kind.

Wonderful mix of fun and learning. Went with a 3 year old and a 6 year old. Both had a great time

This place makes history and learning a lot of fun. The story telling tree is the most interesting thing to look at and hear. Kids who love dogs will really like it.

We joyed the time with our grandchildren, in was an adventure time.

Went with my daughter on a field trip. It was wonderful, Mary was our tour guide and she did a phenomenal job catching and keeping the kiddos attention. They did Christmas around the world which went along perfectly with what the kids were learning in class. The theatrical performance about La Befana was really good and entertaining as well. I think having a tour guide and a subject matter is what really made the experience wonderful.

Very informative and well designed place for kids to learn. Some of the hands on exhibits are a little worn. However, I guess you would be to if you were touched by hundreds of kids every week.

Fun,place for kids, but the Christmas decorations were beautiful for adults.

I have been there like 25 times. but it does get a little boring.

Absolutely horrible CHILDREN’S museum. To say we were disappointed would be an understatement. The awesome children’s museum we have visited around the country have hands on exhibits that encourage creativity an let a kid enjoy being a kid, and make parents imagine they are kids again. This is a HISTORY museum not a children’s museum!!! It is archaic and hasn’t been updated since its inception.

I took my grandchildren on separate visits. They had a blast! I would consider a membership if they didnt live so far away.

The kids had fun, but overall it is a bit strange and the strangeness is kind of hard to describe. It seems like a regular museum, which has a few random daycare-like areas integrated in. I wish it integrated more experiential science exhibits, rather than having so much space allocated to dry topics, with oddly integrated kid-oriented aspects.If you have been to science museums in bigger cities you might be disappointed, but the kids will likely have fun since there are a couple areas with toys and play areas.

Nice place!

Wish it had a few more areas to check out, but nice overall for my 2 year old.

Definitely not entertaining for a 4 year old. Not one single staff member spoke to us or asked if they could help us. Its basically a Look at pictures hanging on the walls kind of place. There was a room with a pond and fishing (plastic fish in bleach water) and thats where we spent our time. For the admission price I expected more.

Hands in fun for kids & we loved it!

They made sure my sons birthday party was a breeze. I really appreciate that

Kids had a great time. We got a family pass and will be returning many more times

Great hands on facility with something for kids of nearly any age. They have a room for toddlers and kids that are active where there is a fort like treehouse structure built into a wall as well as a moving water bin where they can fish for magnetic fish and see toy boats move. Deceptively large building and lots of walking space. The big trees talk, though my toddler son was not a fan and seemed frightened of them. Decent size auditorium where they show cartoons. Content covers Alabama history from the 1800s to present. Nice place to bring the kids. $5 for toddlers up to 3. No time limit.They seem to have a partnership with paw patrol as far as characters and merchandising. They also have someone dressed as a character to meet the kids. Located downtown so metered parking is your best bet.If you have a educator ID your discount lets you in for free!

Learned a lot about Alabamas history. My one year old had fun exploring in a non crowded environment. Staff was super friendly and welcoming.

We had an absolutely amazing time here. At first, we were not sure if our kids would engage. The backyard is great and our kids had a fun time there, but we finally got them really interested in the giant sized tinker toys. Our son built a monstrosity! We got all of our moneys worth out of building things and raising the flag on the river boat! Additionally, they learn about milking cows, raising hens, baking bread and many other things! We packed a lunch and really appreciated that they catered to this by offering a well appointed place to have a pic-nic! Overall, this museum is small, but packs a big punch.

Great place to let the kids run and get some Energy out. We have a 2 year old.

My son loves it, especially the talking tree. Parking sucks though.

This museum is very interactive for younger kids but even our 12 year old enjoyed it. The staff is very helpful and friendly. Definitely worth the membership price.

Wonderful changes and experiences will be seen this year. It is a wonderful place for young and old alike. There will be a beautiful public park for all to enjoy for free. So exciting!

Great place for all sorts of kids! An area for 18mo or below to play in, tons of things for kids (especially if they love pretend and stories!). Friendly and helpful staff :)

The exibits are fun for kiddos, but I do wish they were open later. By the time we get there everyone is gone.

One of the best childrens museum available. Not too big and geared for younger children. Two and three year olds can have a good time and there is plenty for adults to learn too.

Awesome! My daughter used to go there. Today she took HER daughter! A positive experience every time.

They advertise forsmall children but the subject matter of the museum is you advanced and too dry. My five year old nephew enjoyed the building block section singularly. He was bored with the rest. The service is fairly non-existent...

The grandkids love this place, and so do I. Its a learning experience while having fun!

Super fun place for younger kids lots of hands on activities. They clean all the time.

Kind of small, staff very friendly. Learned a lot about Alabama history. Our kids loved it.

One of the best places I’ve ever brought my daughter. She would stay here every day if able.

Fun and entertaining place to take the kids. Majority of the exhibits will give a little bit of light on the historic past of the Tennessee Valley area. The exhibit with the river ship was a huge hit for my son. Decent pricing. If looking for a family outing that will keep thw kids moving while inside this is a good spot to head.

Always very informative and hands on. The staff is friendly and they keep all the activity areas very clean despite the high volumes of children they get. I have been bringing my son here since he could walk and he has a blast every time. Would definitely recommend for tourists.

GOOD place for a birthday party or a wedding! Attended one of each there recently. Fun was had by all. Check it out for your next event folks!

What a great experience! Attentive staff and excellent exhibits. The kids are really going to enjoy it and its an easy 2 hours of Entertainment

Edit: Management contacted us to apologize, and has assured us that they corrected the issue with improved staff training. We appreciate their responsiveness and have increased our rating from 2 to 4 stars.Our kids love Early Works, but there have been some changes in the staff at the front desk, and we will probably not renew our membership. Management needs to do a better job of vetting and training new hires to ensure a positive customer experience.

A great place to teach your children about our past.

Colorful exhibits and staff make an afternoon of fun for the whole family at EarlyWorks. They have an exceptional ballroom than can be rented out for private events as well.

I had no idea the did birthdays till we attended one. It was cool the room was huge and the kids loved it

We have an annual membership, my grand children love it so much. They frequently ask to go to the museum. . It is wonderful for the nine year old as well as the 2 and 3 year olds. It is the three year olds favorite place to go.

Love it. It is better than the one we have at home in Baltimore. Kids learnt a lit bit history from it too, not just a place for toys

We love EarlyWorks. A fun way for our kids to spend a rainy day!!

Had my nephews birthday here and we were very disappointed! The party planner was late by 45 minutes. We didnt get much help with our party. But i will say it was a nice place but customer service was awful.

It was a treat to visit this place when I was a kid, and when my sister and I recently took her two boys, it was still really nice. There is plenty of fun and interactive things for the kids, and its enjoyable for adults, too. Great place to take the family. Who knows you might all learn something!

The museum is great for children. However it needs some renovations upstairs. The young staff was wonderful. For a childrens birthday party location you cant beat the price or the activities. $150 for about 2hrs, for a party of 30+, private puppet show, private play room, complimentary party favors, and party invitations, and personal party guide. Just bring your food, cake, dishes, drinks and any decorations you would like to put up.

I went here on a field trip with my son. He loved it. The only downfall was trying to find parking. It took me over 30 minutes to park!!

Anazing collection of toys and learning tools. 4 yrs old twins could stay all day.

This is the best place for young children. All sorts of things a 3 year old can get into. No snack bar, but tables available if you bring your own snacks.

Lots of interactive fun for all ages of kids, even the very small ones. Worth stopping by if youre on a trip or keeping on your rainy day list if youre a local.

Had a great time with my daughter. We purches the annual pass so we can go a lot this summer. She always has a blast and we play dress up and pretend in the general store and cabin. She loves being able to touch and play with all the thing they have set up. She doesnt even notice that she is actually learning about her areas history!

Its fun, kinda small, a little pricey at $20 for a kid and adult at military discount... but, still fun.

Lovely staff. Some exhibits are too wordy and could be more interactive. Kept my kids entertained for hours and met some new friends too!

We had a birthday party for our one-year-old at Early Works yesterday and it was the most pleasant expierence ever! We had a big group of 36 people and they were so accommodating. Biscuits Backyard is so fun and the museum is so cool! Our host was so nice and let us take our time in the party room! She was so great and sweet with all the children. They supply party favors and they price VERY VERY fair. We are so happy with the entire day. I REALLY recommend throwing your birthday parties at Early Works if you’re looking for an affordable, fun for all, no stress party environment.Thank your Early Works for making our babies birthday great!!! We will be coming back!

Nice place to take the tots to play. All in all it was a pretty safe place, but as always, keep a hawks eye on your child, not the phone. I was a bit surprised that the water area didnt have a cover over the deep end where the water flows down making it a drowning danger. It also hosted black mold on the inside of the container which I accidentally put my hands on. When I mentioned it to a staff member she just gave me a blank look. I was kinda spooked by her reaction.Theres a lot of creativity that has gone into the design of this, and lots of opportunities for creative play. Definitely worth checking out with your tots.

So cute & charming...the decorations & thought to make it realistic is amazing...the educated info was impressive!

This place is awesome. We had visited and loved it. We had my daughters sixth birthday party here and it was wonderful. They went above and beyond to make her day special.

Compared to other children museums weve been to, this one is really small- but- it was clean and the staff was very friendly and we killed 45 minutes during our trip. We parked on the street for 50 cents, (25 cents per 30 minutes) which wasnt too shabby for a downtown.

We had our sons birthday party here this past year. The ladies who work there were very accommodating for the time they allowed us to setup and cleanup. We had plenty of time to enjoy the party and the museum.

Great place to take kids of all ages.

Kids love it

A wonderful place for children and families to explore and have fun

Great place to wander around with young kids 4 to 10 yrs. We visited on a saturday, so i expected more people but it wasnt quite empty either. They do have a little cafe inside. A great deal of things were interactive and could be touched, which my 4 year old loved. I would love to have seen characters dressed up for the different time periods/areas to talk about the exhibitions. Oral history/interactive learning is better than reading a bunch of placards.

Great place to take my daughter to play, no matter the weather. I would have given it five stars based on my own membership, but then we had my nephews party here today. My sil paid $135 to have 45 min for cake, pizza, presents, and clean up. The ice cream cake was still frozen enough it took us ten min to cut it. The birthday boy got to eat half his slice of his cake and got to open 1/3 of his gifts. They mean business about that 45 min. They will chase you out! I was thinking about having my daughters party here next month, but not now!!

An excellent place for a day with the kids. We have visited the museum twice, once with just our 10 year old son, and again with him and our 6 year old grand daughter. Both times were filled with fun and wonder. We shall be returning regularly from our home town, Prattville, well worth the 3 hour drive!!

Great for the kids in learning history about Alabama.

My two year old loved. Especially that backyard place on it. He got to meet Skye off Paw Patrol. I would say its more younger kids but I seen a few older kids in there enjoying themselves.

Spent an hour here and never had to worry about the kids. And we all learned things! Very family friendly.

Love this place!! So fun for kids under 10! Its not too big but you can easily walk around with a stroller. Clean bathrooms and friendly staff!

Great Childrens Museum!Hours of Indoor fun forThe Whole Family.

Great for childrens minds

Such a fun place for a young child! My son loves the music and Biscuit’s Backyard! Always a fun time!

Great fun for the family.

There is so much to do, even for little kids! As long as you avoid the field trip groups, its not too crowded. There is a parking garage next door that is metered, so make sure you bring change (quarters, dimes, and nickles accepted).

I cant say enough nice things about the staff. They are always ready to turn on the talking tree for my son. They have weekly crafts. Biscuits backyard is great for small children on cold or rainy days.

I used to love coming here for school field trips !

Good experience and good for kids

Had a great experience at this museum. Our child loved the exhibits and would highly recommend it for toddlers through elementary age kids.

Keeps my son busy. Place to go and enjoy with your family

This is a fun place for kids to learn and play with other kids. It is clean and well maintained.

Great place to see some of alabama history

Best place to visit with family anytime it is open. I must recommend get the membership. Employees are great.

Great rainy day outing for the kids.

Amazing place! Most kid friendly, mom friendly place I have ever visited!

We used The Grand Ballroom for our daughters wedding reception. The place was nice however, it was hard trying to reach someone to talk with over the phone. I left messages and never received a return call.

Had a birthday party there recently 45 min in the party room is not enough time to take care of everything felt very rushed. The museum its self was ok really wouldnt recommend it for a bday party.