Since opening its doors in 2002, Northeast Texas Children’s Museum has served numerous children from the state, providing a creative and enriching learning experience through the museum’s many exhibits. We are thankful for our many friends and supporters. With help from the generous contributions from families, companies, and individuals, we are able to increase our programming, enhance our exhibit areas, and introduce new workshops and performers.
Photography by Michael Presley
The Northeast Texas Children’s Museum provides opportunities for a playful and creative learning experience. The Museum’s hands-on exhibits and planned activities serve to enhance and supplement classroom curriculum.
Our Mission: The mission of the Northeast Texas Children’s Museum is to inspire imagination, enhance creativity and build confidence in children.
Goal Statement: We will accomplish the mission of the Northeast Texas Children’s Museum by investing in hands-on, minds-on opportunities for children to engage in activities that will strengthen their intellect and prepare them for a future of competition and collaboration in the world.
Location: The Northeast Texas Children’s Museum is located in the Watson Center building of Texas A & M University-Commerce on TX 24 and Culver Street (Hwy 178) in Commerce, Texas. Commerce is approximately 65 miles northeast of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
The Children’s Museum shares the parking lot with the Children’s Learning Center (across from the Holiday Inn and Wal-Mart.)
Directions from Dallas
From Dallas take Interstate 30 east. Exit TX 24 (exit 101) and proceed approximately 10 miles to Commerce. The Children’s Museum shares the parking lot with the Children’s Learning Center (across from the Holiday Inn and Wal-Mart.)
From Denton
Take Hwy 380 to Greenville. From the 380 and Hwy 69 junction, go right on Hwy 69 to Interstate 30 approximately 5-6 miles. Go over Interstate 30 and take I 30 east to Texarkana. Take exit 101 (TX 24) to Commerce about 10 miles. Turn left at the first light and the museum is on your right. There is parking available to the south of the museum.
From Texarkana/Sulphur Springs
Take Interstate 30 west towards Dallas. Exit 101 (TX 24) to Commerce approximately 10 miles. Turn left at the first light and the museum is on your right. There is parking available to the south of the museum.