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The Museum Café allows you the convenience of including a snack or mealtime in your visit without having to leave the Museum. We offer a wide variety of menu options from snacks to full meals, including sandwiches, burgers, salads, pizza, hot dogs, fruit, yogurt, cookies, coffee and drinks.

Click Here to download our menu

Click Here to download our September Specials

Cafe Hours:

Monday - Saturday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sunday, Noon - 4:00 pm

Note: You can enjoy the Museum Cafe without purchasing admission to the Museum - just enter through the main lobby. While you're here, visit the Museum Store for unique toys and gifts.

 

For Families

The Museum Cafe is located in the Grand Hall of the former Buhl Planetarium building, an impressive space accented with marble walls and innovative lighting. The Cafe is more than six times as large as our former Cafe; accommodating over 150 people, and includes a patio for seating in good weather.

Boxed lunches for groups available.

Learn more about renting this historic space for your next event.

All profits from Cafe sales are used to further Children's Museum programming.


For Groups

The Children's Museum offers a dedicated space on our lower level where groups can enjoy their packed lunches during a visit.

Boxed lunches are available from our Café as follows: Choices of Peanut Butter and Jelly, Cheese Sandwich, Hot Dog or Turkey & Cheese lunches are available. Box includes one sandwich, chips, applesauce and a ½ pint milk. Whole fruit can be substituted for applesauce upon request. Price is $4.50 per lunch box + 7% tax. Minimum total of 15 with a minimum per choice of 5. To order, Click here to fill out a Group Reservation Request Form or call our Reservationist at (412) 322-5058, ext. 240. Box lunch orders must be placed at least 5 days in advance. For questions concerning allergies or recipes contact the Café manager at 412-322-5058 ext 203.