Central Oklahoma Family Friendly Destination

Envisioned by founders Jasmine and Melvin Moran to be a spot where kids and their families could have fun while learning and interacting, the Jasmine Moran Children's Museum in Seminole, Oklahoma has lived up to that vision and then some. The exhibits in this museum are built for a child's eye view, but won't leave the adults in the group tapping their toes in boredom.

The museum's main premise is that children learn through play. The interactive exhibits attract and hold children's attention--and their parents' too. The exhibits may begin to answer for the children: What do I want to be when I grow up? This is done through role-playing through numerous and varied representations of careers.

Outside, the Jasmine Moran Children's Museum has a 12,000 foot castle maze and a train.

The Latest and Greatest

For those who have visited the museum in the past and might not see a reason to return, the museum now proudly boasts its Centennial Hospital. Over 300 health care careers are represented here, but there's nothing ho-hum about it. Visitors can listen to what a stomach sounds like, perform surgery, explore inside a real ambulance and more.

Castle Maze is one of the newer inter-activities. Four interlocking mazes will test sense of direction, memory and probably patience, too.

A kinetic energy exhibit titled "Minds on Fun" might be just a little hair-raising.

"Science Works," another new exhibit, allows more hands-on fun and learning for all. Here there are rotating exhibits that include Weather Works, Imagination Station, Extreme Machines and more.

Hours of Business/Admission Prices

The Children's Museum is open Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm and Sundays 1pm-5pm. It is closed all major holidays and the first two weeks after Labor Day each year.

For admission, kids under 3 are free; those ages 3-60 will pay $8.00 each; those over age 60 can get in for $7.00 each. (These prices do not include tax)

Children must be accompanied by an adult to visit the museum.

Groups Welcome

School groups, church groups, birthday parties-you name it--are welcome at the Jasmine Moran Children's Museum. There are two birthday party packages and at least one week's notice to make a reservation is required. Field trips and any corporate or club use of the museum is welcome, again with advanced notice. Just click here to view the museum's contact page.