Visitor Information
Guidelines and Standards
Children under age 16 must be accompanied by an adult (18 years or older).
Share the space: Be considerate of others enjoying the exhibits around you.
Take care of the exhibits: Our exhibits are designed to be touched and played with but do avoid causing damage.
Food and drinks are not allowed in the exhibits.
Clean up before you move on: Please reset an area when you leave so the next family to use the space enjoy it.
Photo Policy: Visitors may be included in photographs and videos while visiting Food + Farm Exploration Center. This content may be used publicly in promotional materials (i.e. print, online, and distributed to the media). If you wish to be excluded, please speak to our staff at the front desk.
Weather Closure Policy: If closed due to weather, announcements will be made on social media and our website.
Refunds: No cash refunds on purchases made with a credit or debit card. In the unlikely event a refund is necessary, the credit is placed back on the cardholder’s card and the card must be presented at the time of the refund.
Any guests who fail to comply with these expectations or exhibit behavior deemed inappropriate by management may be refused admission or their admission revoked without warning or refund to anyone in their party.
Review our complete visitor policies if you have additional questions.
Accommodations
Handicap accessible facilities: Elevators and accessible exhibits for all visitors.
Wellness Room: We have a special room for moms who need privacy and/or a quiet spot for a relaxing sensory environment.
Free parking
Coat room
Water bottle filling station
Noise cancellation headsets: Youth and adults options are available to check out at the front desk.
Museums for All: Discounted admission with SNAP EBT card and photo ID (up to 5 tickets per cardholder, not available online).
Hours & Location
Food + Farm Exploration Center is located in Plover, Wisconsin. View current hours, directions, and parking information before you arrive.
More to Know Before Your Visit
No exhibit ticket is necessary to visit Colorful Plate Café
No exhibit ticket is necessary to visit the gift shop
Tickets are based on timed entrance, there is no time limit to your visit. We encourage visitors to pre-purchase tickets online.
Equipment in the Farm Tech Shed rotates, be sure to see the latest equipment on every visit.
Visit the Ag Lab Makerspace to see our latest activities and look for special drop-in activities on our calendar of events.
Exhibits & Experiences
There’s so much to explore! From hands‑on learning to immersive displays, our exhibits offer something for every age and interest.
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