Indoor Activities for Kids in Wausau
Updated October 2026 · 8 places · Wausau
These eight indoor options are physically located in Wausau, Wisconsin, and include hands-on play, art and history museums, a library, bowling, and an arcade. Check each venue’s own site before visiting for current schedules and access details.
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Children’s Imaginarium
195 N. 2nd Street, Wausau, WI 54403
The Children’s Imaginarium is a children’s museum with more than 10,000 square feet of interactive, STEM-based exhibits. Its galleries include hands-on activities focused on water, air, building, and other topics.
WOW Family Entertainment Center
1300 N. River Drive, Wausau, WI
WOW Family Entertainment Center offers arcade games and laser tag, along with food and drinks. Its arcade includes both newer games and familiar choices such as Skee Ball, and its laser-tag arena is multi-level.
Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum
700 N. 12th Street, Wausau, WI 54403
The Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum presents changing art exhibitions and has an interactive Art Park gallery for families. The museum’s site describes Art Park activities including art- and nature-based projects, story times, and puzzles.
Marathon County Public Library — Wausau Headquarters
300 N. First Street, Wausau, WI 54403
The Marathon County Public Library’s Wausau Headquarters is a public library with children’s and family programming. Local coverage reports that its programs include story times and Play and Learn sessions for families.
Day’s Bowl-A-Dome
1715 Stewart Avenue, Wausau, WI 54401
Day’s Bowl-A-Dome is a bowling center with open and league bowling, a pro shop, and a restaurant. Its website asks visitors to call for open-bowling availability.
Clay Corner Studio
1801 Sherman Street, Wausau, WI 54401
Clay Corner Studio offers craft activities including pottery painting, canvas painting, glass fusing, and wheel throwing. Its site lists classes and studio activities at its Wausau location.
Woodson History Center
410 McIndoe Street, Wausau, WI 54403
The Woodson History Center houses exhibits about Marathon County history, including the core exhibit “Our Stories: The History of Marathon County.” The Historical Society describes its exhibits as self-guided, with guided tours available for schools and groups.
Yawkey House Museum
403 McIndoe Street, Wausau, WI 54403
The Yawkey House Museum is a historic house museum operated by the Marathon County Historical Society, with guided tours that begin at the Woodson History Center. The house tour features period furnishings and artifacts.