The New Children's Museum

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200 W Island Avenue,
San Diego, CA 92101
Downtown San Diego
(619) 233-8792
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200 W Island Avenue,
San Diego, CA 92101
Downtown San Diego
(619) 233-8792
Meetings & Groups Information

Amenities

General

  • WiFi
  • Outdoor
  • Kid Friendly
  • Operating Hours: Monday: 9am-4pm Tuesday: CLOSED Wednesday-Sunday: 9am-4pm Please visit thinkplaycreate.org for more info.

Parking

  • Street Parking

Parking On-Site

  • Paid

Meals Served

  • Coffee & Tea
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch

Sustainability

  • LEED Certified

Highlights

  • Whammock! | hand-braided nylon rope crocheted into a 3D climbable sculpture
  • Woodswoman: Earthseed | transform into California butterflies, discover a symphony of nature, and wander through a world of three giant acorns
  • The Wonder Sound | a labyrinth of rooms, nooks, ropes + continuous exploration
  • Teatro Piv±ata | explore a magical backstage world of a traveling caravan theatre
  • Wobbleland | develop important skills as they interact with each food sculpture

Think, Play + Create at The New Children's Museum!

The New Children's Museum is a vibrant, one-of-a-kind space that sparks creativity, imagination, and critical thinking through contemporary art. With three floors of interactive installations, families can explore, play, and discover something new every time they visit. Now open within the Museum is Artopia: NCM Creative Studios—a dynamic creative hub offering hands-on workshops in painting, drawing, sculpting, ceramics in our state-of-the-art pottery studio, and much more. Designed for toddlers, kids, teens, and all ages, these artist-led workshops invite everyone to create their own works of art!

The Museum also doubles as a unique event venue, perfect for customizing unforgettable celebrations, corporate gatherings, and private events. Learn more at thinkplaycreate.org

200 W Island Avenue

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