Tommy Bartlett Exploratory - Interactive Science Center Wisconsin Dells, WI

560 Wisconsin Dells Pkwy • Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965

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Ripley’s Tommy Bartlett Exploratory in Wisconsin Dells is a hands-on science playground featuring over 100 interactive exhibits that explore light, sound, energy, and space. The self-guided layout allows you to move at your own pace, making it easy to spend extra time on the exhibits that spark your curiosity.

From children to adults, there’s something to amaze everyone inside. Now that Ripley’s Believe It or Not! is behind the experience, you can expect even more curiosity, wonder, and wow in the years to come. Whether you're exploring space stations or lifting cars with physics, the Tommy Bartlett Exploratory is your all-weather ticket to interactive adventure in Wisconsin Dells.

Located in the heart of downtown, this indoor attraction offers year-round entertainment, making it a perfect stop for families, curious travelers, or anyone looking for an extraordinary hands-on experience.

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Lead2829

North Lawrence, Ohio

"A shockingly fun experience"

Reviewed July 19, 2025

Fun thing to do on a rainy day. There was a lot to do for the kids. The MIR exhibit was interesting. It was fun lifting a car with the pulley. The electric chair was my kids favorite thing to do.

LAFQuest

Green Bay, Wisconsin

"Unexpectedly pleased with our visit"

Reviewed April 06, 2025

I had read mixed reviews about the museum but we had gotten tickets with our stay at Kalahari so decided to go. While some of the exhibits were dated and a few not working, my 11 and 13 year old grandsons had a great time as did my husband and I (in our late 60s). We spent a little over 2 hours there. Not sure we would have bought tickets to go but the price, compared to other things in the Dells, did not seem that high.

VanessaAlexR

Thunder Bay, Thunder Bay District, Ontario

"Not recommended at all!"

Reviewed August 20, 2024

As first-time visitors to the Wis Dells, we purchased tickets to the Tommy Bartlett Exploratory hoping for a fun afternoon activity for the kids (aged 5 & 7). As soon as we walked in we knew we were going to be sadly disappointed. It is EXTREMELY outdated, so many of the exhibits aren’t working, and was dark and dingy. It appeared as though no updates had been done in over 20 years and plenty of the exhibits required reading and instruction by parents to the kids and then half of them didn’t even seem to work so it was highly disappointing for everyone. Sadly, the only thing we would have changed about our overall trip was going to this attraction.

chantale613

Winnipeg, Manitoba

"Worth the stop for science"

Reviewed July 22, 2024

My family is very interested in science things and this was a hit! We spent about 3 hours here and it was very interesting. The only thing is there is no where for snacks/breaks so make sure it's not over a meal time. Worth the stop for sure.

irfanyumna

Valparaiso, Indiana

"great rainy day visit"

Reviewed May 29, 2024

great for a rainy day. crowded but a lot of hands on fun. better than most children museums. compact and easy to see numerous things.