Plan your visit!
Walk-ins are welcome as space permits, but we strongly encourage pre-purchasing tickets below.
To ensure a safe and positive play experience we have a limit on how many guests can be in the museum at one time. On particularly busy days, visits may be limited to 90 mins.
Ticket prices
- Children ages 2-10: $12
- Adults: $10.50
- Members: FREE
- Admission for SNAP EBT card holders is $3. These tickets must be purchased upon arrival. Please bring your SNAP EBT card and license to show at admission.
Nurses or aides that are accompanying a special needs child with their family or adult guardian will receive free admission with proper identification. Those accompanying a child without another adult will be considered a guardian during the visit and will be charged admission
Blue Star Museum Program:
From Memorial Day to Labor Day we offer FREE admission to military members and their immediate family when they present a valid ACTIVE ID.
Gift Cards
Give the gift of play, discovery, and creativity! A gift card to Hands-on House Children's Museum of Lancaster is the perfect present for birthdays, holidays, or just because. Families can use it toward admission, the gift shop, or special events—letting kids explore, learn, and make unforgettable memories.
Gift cards purchased online will be delivered to you or the gift recipient electronically. To use this gift card the electronic card must be present at check out.
Become a member!
Explore our Annual and Sliding Scale membership opportunites which include:
- Admission for any 5 people (adult or child) per visit
- Unlimited visits and access to immersive exhibits, classes + programming
- 10% off gift shop
- Flexible payment options: pay in full or monthly for no additional fee
