Updated: 9/5/2019 
Children's Museum of the Highlands
Sebring, Florida
Mission

The Children's Museum of the Highlands mission is to provide a safe area for children (ages 1-12) to learn and explore. Through exhibits and on going programs the museum provides ways for children to enhace their curiosity and develop their imagination.

History

The Children's Museum of the Highlands opened in December of 1990. In 1991, the museum was able to purchase a building in downtown Sebring. Museum exhibits encompass 8,000 square feet of building space. Behind the museum there is another building that is used for Discovery Camp, a summer program for elementary ages. The museum also offers a picnic area for groups to enjoy as part of their field trip experience.

Governance

Private Non-Profit

Services
Gift Shop
Hours of Operation
Tuesday10 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday10 AM - 5 PM
Thursday10 AM - 8 PM
Friday10 AM - 5 PM
Saturday10 AM - 5 PM

Closed on Sunday and Monday during the school year. During the summer, the museum is open additional hours of Monday 10 am - 5 pm. The second Friday of each month, the Museum is open free to the public from 5 pm - 8 pm.

Admission
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