The facility is located in the original hometown of Binney & Smith, the company that invented Crayola crayons in 1903.
Visitors can name and wrap their own signature crayon in the 'Wrap It Up!' station.
The attraction features a theater where guests can watch a show about the crayon-making process starring animated crayon characters.
The 'Melt & Mold' exhibit allows guests to melt down old crayons into specific shapes like cars or rings.
The center contains a 'Doodle in the Dark' area that uses glow-in-the-dark markers and screens.
Every year, the facility produces millions of crayons for visitor use and distribution.
The building was designed to accommodate high-traffic family groups with multi-level interactive stations.
The 'Be a Star' exhibit allows guests to have their photos turned into digital coloring pages.
Crayola Experience in Easton is the original flagship interactive attraction dedicated to the science and art of crayon manufacturing. The four-story facility features 28 hands-on exhibits that emphasize color, chemistry, and digital art integration. Visitors can personalize their own crayon labels, mold custom crayon shapes, and watch a live demonstration of how crayons are produced in a factory setting. The venue utilizes proprietary technology like the 'Colossal Caddy' and interactive light boards to facilitate large-scale artistic play. It serves as an educational hub for children, focusing on tactile learning through wax-based activities and digital projection technology. The attraction is situated in the historic downtown district of Easton, Pennsylvania, near the site of the original Binney & Smith factory. It offers a permanent exhibition space that remains active throughout the year, focusing on family-oriented, creative engagement.
The massive, colorful 'Crayola' wall located in the main atrium, which features floor-to-ceiling crayon boxes.
Bring a bag or small container to store the various crafts and custom crayons you will create throughout the day.
Visit the 'Wrap It Up' station early in the day to avoid peak queues for the custom label printer.
Wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes as the venue spans four floors and requires significant walking.
Attempting to complete every single station during a weekend afternoon, as wait times for popular machines can exceed 30 minutes.
Closed on select holidays; operational hours vary significantly between weekdays and weekends, typically extending during summer months and school breaks.
Socks are required for children participating in the indoor play areas; standard family-friendly behavior is expected.
