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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!

 

Neighborhood: Downtown

200 W Island Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101

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Contact Info

(619) 233-8792
info@thinkplaycreate.org

Hours

Monday: 9am-4pm
Tuesday: CLOSED
Wednesday-Sunday: 9am-4pm
Please visit thinkplaycreate.org for more info.

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Installations:

  • Whammock! | hand-braided nylon rope crocheted into a 3D climbable sculpture
  • El Más Allá | slide into an immersive, imaginary and colorful world
  • The Wonder Sound | a labyrinth of rooms, nooks, ropes and continuous exploration
  • Teatro Piñata | explore a magical backstage world of a traveling caravan theatre
  • 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
  • Paint Studio | paint our Flower Truck the color of the day
  • Toddler Time every Friday at 10am

More Information

  • Destination Weddings
  • Weddings
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor
  • Kid Friendly

Installations:

  • Whammock! | hand-braided nylon rope crocheted into a 3D climbable sculpture
  • El Más Allá | slide into an immersive, imaginary and colorful world
  • The Wonder Sound | a labyrinth of rooms, nooks, ropes and continuous exploration
  • Teatro Piñata | explore a magical backstage world of a traveling caravan theatre
  • 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
  • Paint Studio | paint our Flower Truck the color of the day
  • Toddler Time every Friday at 10am

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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