My kids love to visit this museum, and I've recommended it to lots of other moms. It's a great place to let the kids run loose for a few hours, especially when it is too hot to be outside. The section of the Museum called ArtVille is great for young kids (they recommend up to age 5, but I think it's better for ages 2-4). There is a "baby island" in the middle where you can let your crawler move around in a very stimulating (lots of mirrors, shapes, things to touch) padded area. The main section of the museum has changing exhibit; recently they've featured bugs and music (if i remember correctly!). I've never paid to go; every second Sunday of the month it is free; but I think that admission is around $3 per person. For more info check out the website:
http://www.ci.mesa.az.us/amfy/
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