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Earlyworks Museum Complex

404 Madison St, Huntsville, AL 35801
256-564-8100
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Ranked #12 of 29 attractions in Huntsville
Type: Children’s Museums
Description: Interactive children's museum focused on teaching about Alabama history.
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Athens, AL
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11 reviews 11 reviews
6 attraction reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

I helped chaperone an elementary class field trip. The staff was great with the children! I would definitely love to go back again.

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Chattanooga, Tennessee
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82 reviews 82 reviews
63 attraction reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
45 helpful votes 45 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2013

I took my twin 5 year old boys to Early Works Museum in Huntsville. The part of town it is in is the historic part of downtown Huntsville and is very pretty. We parked in the parking garage on Gates Avenue right across from the museum. It is meter parking so bring change. The museum is mostly set up with... More

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Alabama
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7 attraction reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2013

Talking trees, riverboats, and cabins make history come to life in this wonderful hands on museum devoted to history. I went with a school group and they were all completely enthralled. There is even a separate area for the younger visitors.

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Chicago, Illinois
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5 attraction reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 November 2012

this was by far our favorite museum in Huntsville!! Our kids loved it and it was all hands on. We could have spent several days there. We would definately go back and if you live in Huntsville your kids are lucky to have such a great spot to spend the day.

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See 5 more reviews by ihatejunkmail for Huntsville
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66 helpful votes 66 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 November 2012

My 2 year old asks for it by name. 3 different museums. Play area for the little one called Biscuits at the main museum. Depot Train station also has an area for little kids.

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Powder Springs, Georgia
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10 reviews 10 reviews
5 attraction reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 October 2012

It was o.k. the 3 year old had much more fun than the 5 year old. Propably more interesting if your from Alabama. We went their mainly because it was raining and not much else to do.

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Knoxville, Tennessee
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13 reviews 13 reviews
9 attraction reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 October 2012

On their own, the Alabama Constitution Village, Transportation Museum and Children's History museum might not be enough to keep your attention. However, this complex of attractions can not only transport you back into time they can bring your thirst for learning to a higher level. Best of all, this package of three proves to be a good value for your... More

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Madison, Alabama
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27 reviews 27 reviews
4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 August 2012

4 year old had a great time, but it was not as educational as I expected, also rather expensive considering nothing to do / see for adults other than follow /watch their kids

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Gainesville FL
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12 reviews 12 reviews
4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 August 2012

This history museum is focused entirely on providing knowledge to young children (to 10 years?). Several opportunities to pretend one is living in earlier times - log cabin, general store, keelboat, dress up. It focuses on Alabama history, but so much of that history is similar to other parts of our country that it is a good experience for others... More

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Memphis, Tennessee
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73 reviews 73 reviews
27 attraction reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
53 helpful votes 53 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 July 2012 via mobile

We are members of the Memphis Children's Museum so we got in here for free. It's small but very clean and well organized, with a mix of activities for big and little kids. Our almost 4 year old liked the musical instruments, water play and train sets.

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