Welcome to MBCM! We continue to make every effort to provide children and families with everything imaginable in a clean, safe, and FUN environment!

  •   Admission
    $12 per ticket, children under 12 months are free

    $5 admission from 5p-8p on Fridays

    $5 admission for WIC / SNAP / EBT cardholders

  •   Location
    220 North Church Street
    Greensboro, NC  27401
  •  Operating Hours

    Monday: 9a-noon (Members Only)

    Tuesday: 9a-5p

    Wednesday: 9a-5p

    Thursday: 9a-5p

    Friday: 9a-8p

    Saturday: 10a-6p

    Sunday: 1p-5p

  •   Parking

    Convenient and free parking is available to MBCM visitors and members in our adjacent Museum parking lot. If the lot is full, parking is also available along Church Street (parking meters) and across the street in the Church Street Parking Deck (free on weekends).  The first hour of parking is free and each additional hour is 75 cents. Handicap parking is available in the Museum parking lot.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a reservation to visit the Museum?

No! Miriam P. Brenner Children’s Museum will return to walk up service for both members and visitors. Museum capacity will be capped at 450 visitors at any one time.

Is the Outdoor Play Plaza open?

Yes, the Outdoor Play Plaza is currently open. As a reminder, visitors must wear closed-toed shoes in order to enter the Outdoor Play Plaza. Further, the Outdoor Play Plaza closes when the heat index hits 100 and during weather events including, but not limited to rain, lightning, thunder, and high winds. Click here to review our complete Outdoor Play Plaza rules. Please plan accordingly.

Can I use a gift certificate I received?

Yes, please give us a call at 336.574.2898 ext. 308 or email us at [email protected] to make your reservation.

Can we bring outside food into the Museum?

Visitors are welcome to bring in outside food and drink. All food and drink can be enjoyed in Snack Shack and on Nannie’s Patio. Visitors are not permitted to consume food and drink (other than water) in play areas. Vending machines will be available in Snack Shack.

May I re-enter the Museum after I leave?

Yes, visitors will receive an admissions sticker that will allow them to leave and re-enter the Museum. This admissions sticker is only valid for the day you purchased your ticket. 

Does the Museum have a lost and found?

Lost items will be held for 7 days. Please call 336.574.2898 if you’ve left something behind.