New Children's Museum

Business hours

Sunday noon to 4 p.m.
Monday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tuesday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Thursday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The New Children’s Museum celebrated the opening of its new home located in downtown San Diego’s Marina District with a free, community block party on May 4, 2008.

The Museum, an environmentally sustainable building designed by architect Rob Wellington Quigley, provides a dynamic, playful public space and community center for children and families—a place to experience exciting art exhibitions, hands-on studio projects, performances, birthday parties, in-depth classes, camps and educational programs.

Across the street from the new building is a beautiful park, extending the museum visit outdoors with space for running, climbing, family picnics and a view of the trains and trolley going by.

Located at 200 West Island Avenue, the Museum faces Harbor Drive and is well-positioned near the MTS Convention Center Trolley stop, Seaport Village and the Gaslamp Quarter, making it easily reachable to residents and visitors throughout the region.

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Heated smoking area No
Smoking porch No
Wi-fi No

Upcoming events at New Children's Museum

Finger Painting Friday: Pretty Please With Sprinkles On Top?

Date Today, 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cost Free - $10 buy tickets
Age limit All ages
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The New Children's Museum Presents Mass Creativity Day

Saturday, Jun. 22
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Free Arts

Ongoing events at New Children's Museum

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Mikey's Magnetic Mash-Up At New Children's Museum

Every Sunday
noon - 4 p.m. Free Arts

Mikey's Magnetic Mash-Up At New Children's Museum

Every Monday
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free Arts

Mikey's Magnetic Mash-Up At New Children's Museum

Every Wednesday
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free Arts

Mikey's Magnetic Mash-Up At New Children's Museum

Every Thursday
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free Arts

Mikey's Magnetic Mash-Up At New Children's Museum

Every Friday
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free Arts

Mikey's Magnetic Mash-Up At New Children's Museum

Every Saturday
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free Arts

Test Kitchen

Every Friday
1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Free - $10 Arts

Past events

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