If you're looking for indoor fun for kids of all ages, you don't have to travel far to find it. Amazement Square, 27 Ninth Street, is Lynchburg's children's museum and offers hands-on fun and learning for all ages. Amazement Square is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
At Amazement Square, you'll enjoy four floors and nine galleries of exhibitions. Some family favorites include: The Big Red Barn, where you can learn all about farm life; Shipwreck Cove, a special pirate themed area for children up to age 36 months; On the James, where you can float miniature batteaux down a model of the James River and play inside a real batteau; Imagination Studio, a hands-on art studio; and Amazement Tower, one of the tallest climbing structures in the nation which connects all four floors and includes a kid-sized zip line.
Your family will have an amazing time at Amazement Square. Check the website for information about annual memberships and birthday parties.