Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, check out our private events page to schedule an event. Please Note Our Birthday Party Policy: Out of respect for all guests and the capabilities of our space, we are unable to accommodate birthday parties in our public areas. If you are interested in having a birthday party at the museum, check out our Private Events webpage (https://www.tcmso.org/privateevents)and connect with our Outreach Team to reserve our Culinary Studio where we are able to accommodate celebrations. Private Events include a designated space for your party and museum admission.

Field trip reservations are available for groups of 10 or more children. To ensure availability, please submit your request at least two weeks prior to your visit. Reserve here> (https://www.tcmso.org/fieldtripsandgroupvisits)

No, adult supervision is required at all times.

The busiest days are Fri/Sat with Saturday being the busiest The least busy times are weekdays.

We are very excited to announce the addition of the Quiet Room at the Children's Museum. Located on the second floor inside of The Makery, our Quiet Room is open for caregivers needing privacy to feed. Please stop by our front desk for more information. Sponsored by the Medford Woman's Clinic.

Our bathrooms are located on the second floor near the Water Lab exhibit.

Drinking fountains and a water bottle fill-station is available inside the Museum near the restrooms. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own water bottles.

The museum's parking is limited to street parking only. Main St, Oakdale, and W. 8th street offer 2 hour parking on the weekdays. Ivy St. Offers 1hr parking. Click here > (https://www.tcmso.org/planavisit#directions)t(https://www.tcmso.org/planavisit#directions)o view a map of parking closest to the museum. The City of Medford also offers public parking in their lots, with their nearest lot being 5 blocks from the museum on 8th and Central. Please refer to the cities website here, for information on pricing/hour.(https://www.medfordoregon.gov/Government/Departments/Medford-Urban-Renewal-Agency/Downtown-Parking)