The New Children's Museum

Think, play + create at The New Children's Museum!

The New Children’s Museum is a new model of children’s museum whose mission is to stimulate imagination, creativity and critical thinking in children and families through inventive and engaging experiences with contemporary art. With a variety of interactive installations and hands-on activities, there's always something new to discover!

NEW 2020 HOURS
The Museum has extended its hours and is now open 7 days a week! More info on thinkplaycreate.org.

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Neighborhood: Downtown

200 W Island Ave
San Diego, CA 92101

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Contact Info

(619) 233-8792
info@thinkplaycreate.org

Hours

Monday-Saturday: 9am to 5pm
Sunday: 11am-5pm
Members Only Time Sunday: 9-11am
Please check The New Children's Museum's website for early or special closures before visiting.

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Events to check out

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Little Musicians

The New Children's Museum

Apr 6 - May 11, 2020

This Spring is all about making music together! Classes will be led by our early childhood specialist instructor Miss Piggy. This 6-week session begins on April 6 and will take place each Monday...

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Girl Scouts Brownie Inventor’s Studio

The New Children's Museum

Apr 11, 2020

Discover your inner inventor! Participants will respond to creative and artistic design challenges to solve problems and think like inventors. Meets requirements for the complete Brownie Inventor...

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Installations:

Whammock! | hand-braided nylon rope crocheted into a 3D climbable sculpture
No Rules...Except | room filled with 40+ mattresses and 160+ “pillow” tires
The Wonder Sound | a labyrinth of rooms, nooks, ropes and continuous exploration
Sketch Aquarium | design a sea creature and watch it come to life
Wobbleland | develop important skills as they interact with each food sculpture

Studios + Happenings:

Innovators LAB | new projects offered in our makers space every month
tikitiko | sensory place designed for the littlest Museum visitors
Clay Studio | create art with your hands
ScholarShare 529 Toddler Time held every Friday at 10am
Paint Studio | paint our Flower Truck the color of the day

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Destination Weddings
Weddings
Free Wi-Fi
Outdoor
Kid Friendly

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Installations:

Whammock! | hand-braided nylon rope crocheted into a 3D climbable sculpture
No Rules...Except | room filled with 40+ mattresses and 160+ “pillow” tires
The Wonder Sound | a labyrinth of rooms, nooks, ropes and continuous exploration
Sketch Aquarium | design a sea creature and watch it come to life
Wobbleland | develop important skills as they interact with each food sculpture
Reconnecting to Home | explore this four-story house

Studios + Happenings:

Innovators LAB | new projects offered in our makers space every month
tikitiko | sensory place designed for the littlest Museum visitors
Clay Studio | create art with your hands
ScholarShare 529 Toddler Time held every Friday at 10am
Paint Studio | paint our Flower Truck the color of the day
Fall, winter, spring and summer camps | School visits

More Information

Destination Weddings
Weddings
Free Wi-Fi
Outdoor
Kid Friendly
Tours
General Admission - Adult
General Admission - Child
General Admission - Senior
Total Number of Seats: 1,000

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