The New Children's Museum 3.6 (reviews)

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About The New Children's Museum

If you want to take the kids to a place where they can learn, have fun, and get creative all through unstructured play, then you might want to head to the New Children's Museum in San Diego!

The New Children's Museum was created so kids can play in an environment that encourages healthy bodies and active minds, so kids AND parents will love that!

The museum is filled with fun exhibitions and installations that will entertain even the most curious. The exhibitions change throughout the year, so there will be something new to go back to each time! 

Each exhibit teaches them something new, and feature some fun and creative installations. Examples of exhibitions including Feast, where this interactive exhibitions features installations and projects from artists all about food, and Eureka! features a 40ft climbable tower.

Kids will learn from the installations too, such as TRASH, where they can learn all about reducing, reusing and recycling trash.

The New Children's Museum commissions great contemporary artists to creative one of a kind projects, to open the world of art to kids. 

For those little ones under 4 years, the museum has their very own Tot Studio, complete with a sensory driven space. 

Don't miss the summer camps and events that the museum holds throughout the year! Great creative kids fun!

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Adults $15

Children $15

Free Under 1 year

Last Update 2023

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The New Children's Museum FAQ’s

I’m Hungry! Can I get food at The New Children's Museum?

All that thinking and playing works up that appetite, so the cafe sells tasty lunches and snacks!

Any top tips when visiting?

Visit the second Sunday of the month and admission is only $1!

Does The New Children's Museum have a gift shop?

If you want to create, play and think when you leave the museum, check out the store where you can pick up a number of puzzles, toys and books!

Teachers corner

They have great camps, and educational programs perfect for kids to enjoy a day of learning out of the classroom

Does The New Children's Museum have healthy eating or Vegan options?

The cafe has healthy dishes for those growing kiddies!

Is The New Children's Museum fully accessible?

The building has elevators and wheelchair friendly floor space throughout! There is a Welcome Desk that can help if you have questions

Any additonal information?

There is a limited parking garage for $10. Or there is metered parking in the area.