The New Children’s Museum

Category: Children's museum

Address: 200 W Island Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA

Phone: +16192338792

Opening hours

Sunday: 9AM–12PM

Monday: 9AM–12PM

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: 9AM–12PM

Thursday: 9AM–12PM

Friday: 9AM–12PM

Saturday: 9AM–12PM

Reviews

Tram Le

Aug 17, 2022

Very friendly staff. The place was a bit crowded but I think it’s normal on a Sunday. Their hours make sense! 9-12 then break, then 1-4! 3 hours is totally enough for kids to play. They have 3 floors and a fun slide from 2nd down to 1st. The clay area is fun. Staff in the Innovators Lab is friendly too. Good spot to spend a few hours with the kids!

Maria Healey

Jun 15, 2022

Always a fun experience for kids in San Diego! Located right downtown. Paid garage parking is available but free or cheap metered street parking isn’t too difficult to find if you show up early enough. Buy tickets online or take advantage of free days throughout the year. Plenty of activities and experiences for kids of all ages. My son especially loves the hideaway area and I love it too because it’s connected to an outdoor seating area for adults to relax while kids run around and tire themselves out.

Vivi Goenawan

Jan 26, 2022

We have all Sunday morning with no schedule but checking out of our hotel room. To explore the city a bit we searched online and found the new children museum within walking distance. We decided to go in with no expectations except for pictures found online. It turned out to be a good decision. I would personally say it's suited for 12 and under. My daughters spent 2 hours easy with all the jumping around,climbing up and down, clay crafting. They had fun.

Isabel W.

Oct 27, 2021

MUST VISIT. Great place for children of all ages. They currently have two play "slots" and are closed from 12pm-1pm to do their cleaning. No need to buy tickets in advance! They require to wear a mask indoors. Beautiful art all throughout.

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Questions & Answers

What does an annual membership cost for 4 children and 2 adults

dan moore | Aug 22, 2018
William Bopp | Aug 21, 2021

The kids would be free; there are various levels of adult membership.

Are their things to do with a 18 month old?

Carol Ott-Barraza | Aug 22, 2018
Santa Cuanalo | Aug 22, 2018

They can paint, or draw, build and there are puzzles!!!

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Does the ticket has in and out courtesy? For same day.

Rina Hendrawan (RHT) | Aug 22, 2018
Pradeep Nair | Aug 22, 2018

Yes, they will give you a sticker, you can wear it get in and out, but do have ticket in hand

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How much is it to get in ?

jenny lou | Aug 21, 2020
Travis King | Aug 21, 2020

If I remember right it's $14 per person. Last time I went though they had me sign up for a museum website and I only had to pay for myself.

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How much does it cost to enter the museum

Clyvia Lawrence | Apr 23, 2022
Tony Gonzalez | Apr 23, 2022

You have to do the year pass you will like it and the kids love it, you also get permission for a lot of people it's worth it

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How much for an adult and a 3 year old?

Yadira Robles | Aug 22, 2018
Pradeep Nair | Aug 22, 2018

$13 per adult als for Kids above 1 October free for kinds, 2nd sunday oy $3 for kids. Even you got 3-4 times a year, membership is good idea

what is the price on tickets

Amy Cookson | Aug 22, 2019
Angela Wells-White | Aug 22, 2019

Hey Amy, the regular price is about $14.00 but if you go to your local SD library you can check out a Museum pass with your library card. The pass let's you take 2 adults and 4 children for free for up to 7 days. You only need a SD library card.

how much is admission

jenna buolware | Aug 22, 2019
Adriana Paz | Aug 22, 2019

$14 for children over 1 and adults

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Is there parking near the Childrens museum?

Molette Cooper | Aug 22, 2019
Pablo Perez | Aug 22, 2019

Yes. There is public parking on streets and park across the street.

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How often do they change the contents of the museums and is it good for an 8 year old? Last time I took my daughter on Feb 11th,2018 it was filled mostly with toddler things

Amanda Chogyal | Aug 22, 2018
Pradeep Nair | Aug 22, 2018

They change one station in about 8-12 month. For 8 year old, innovators lab, clay and art station, and wooden blocks at basement. But other than that not much.

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Is this part of the Explorer Pass through Balboa Park?

Melanie Johnson | Aug 22, 2018
SirenaDiosa | Aug 22, 2018

No its not. But you can ask for a discount I believe so.

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How much is the parking?

Marla Valenzuela | Aug 22, 2018
Pradeep Nair | Aug 22, 2018

There are few street parking with pay machine . $1/hour at pay machine max of 4 hours. There are 6 spots right in front and 30 others around .25 miles.

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Is the nary free?

Paloma Silvar | Aug 22, 2018
Samara Nigl | Aug 22, 2018

If you mean Navy the military is free between memorial day and labor day.

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Why should I take my child to go?

Peter Griffin | Aug 22, 2018
Michael Kovac | Aug 22, 2018

You want your children to be curious people who embrace science and learning.

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Can retired military take family in free

John Weitz | Aug 7, 2022
Ksenia Matson | Aug 14, 2022

Only with military ID

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Can you take food in?

Sam | Jun 22, 2022
billy mcbee | Jun 22, 2022

Snacks👍

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Would there be anything for an 8 mo old?

Tammy Leatherman | Apr 23, 2022
Timothy Teceno | Apr 23, 2022

Theres a smaller kids section but not much there for ages below like 2.

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Where to park?

Isra Heal-thy | Dec 24, 2021
B. H. | Dec 24, 2021

Small parking garage below museum for $15 fee. Street parking is also an option.

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Is there wifi there?

amber Perkins | Sep 25, 2021
Original Thought | Sep 25, 2021

yes

Is this place/activities mainly for toddlers or would this place keep the attention of an 8yr old?

Mike V | Aug 21, 2021
Yehuda Kirschenbaum | Aug 21, 2021

An 8 year old would have fun here. There are many craft and hands on areas.

Where to park?

Ronald Wright | Aug 21, 2020
James Morgan | Aug 21, 2020

Like Kendell Clark said.

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How much does an adult and three children cost

Leticia Ruiz | Aug 21, 2020
E M | Aug 21, 2020

Members -GRATIS Children (under 1) FREE Children (1+) $ 15.50 Adults $ 15.50 Greater than (65+) $ 10 Military with ID $ 10 Museums for all program: (EBT) $ 1

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Is there parking

Luisa Mendoza | Aug 21, 2020
James Morgan | Aug 21, 2020

Yes, as Chelsea Hengeveld explained.

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where do I get the pass for the museum with the SD library card?

Martha Torres | Aug 21, 2020
yamuna mohanram | Aug 21, 2020

From your library, or you can request for one through the app.

How much for adult single day admission

America Grecia | Aug 21, 2020
Mario Echeveste | Aug 21, 2020

14 dlls

What is the price for one day?

Melissa Porretto | Aug 21, 2020
Sara Valverde | Aug 21, 2020

Admission $14 Military and their family free till Labor Day

What is the entrance fee?

Cintia Baptista Faccioli | Aug 22, 2019
India | Aug 22, 2019

Its $14 for kid and adult, $10 for senior and military, & its $1 if you have EBT and show your EBT card.

Is there anything a 1 year old will be able to do?. My son is turning 1 next month & looking to take him somewhere!!

Rodriguez Rodriguez | Aug 22, 2019
William Dieu | Aug 22, 2019

They have blocks to play with, arts area to draw and tape, clay sculpture, and the pillow room to run around in. I think there is enough to do with a 1year old that it's worth a trip

How much cost?

Dan Imal | Aug 22, 2019
A | Aug 22, 2019

If you have food stamps entry is $1

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Is this the type of hands on place where I should bring a second set of clothes because kids can get messy? Thanks!

Adriana Camille | Aug 22, 2019
Elle_from_ca Wa-li | Aug 22, 2019

I don't bring extra clothes. There is a sand box (but it's not that messy), painting, and other crafts (there are aprons like the person above said). Nothing else there is very messy.

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Do children with disabilities pay for entry? It is accessible for the disabled, it would be a 7 year old girl but it does not walk

Rosa Maria | Aug 22, 2019
Iris P | Aug 22, 2019

Yes, it is definitely accessible. There is a ramp to get in, and an elevator inside.

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how much to get in? for adults and children under 7

John Cabrera | Aug 22, 2019
sean wilson | Aug 22, 2019

And it's payvfor parking underground 10$ i think

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How much is the admission to the museum. Adult and one 2 year old?

Vanessa Mejia | Aug 22, 2019
Miss Rose L | Aug 22, 2019

Call them they have deals sometimes

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It's there free parking?

Raul Vega | Aug 22, 2019
Ginger W | Aug 22, 2019

We arrived about an hour before it opened, and got a great free spot right across from the museum. It was on a Saturday morning, but we were lucky, most people were feeding the meters.

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Just to say it is such a pity that the children’s museum closes so early, knowing that little ones nap between 12:30 and 4 pm we have never been able to make it in the afternoon. Not sure I’ll renew my membership this year!

Claire Grix | Aug 22, 2019
Zachariah Weirphrey | Aug 22, 2019

It is a great morning activity.

Are there things to do for a 15month old

Christina Goosby | Aug 22, 2019
Veronica Barbosa | Aug 22, 2019

And dont forget about that cool sandbox!

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Can I bring snacks in for my kids?

Lindsay Bancroft | Aug 22, 2019
Pablo Perez | Aug 22, 2019

Yes

How much is parking

Mary jo Ruiz | Aug 22, 2018
Dan TheMan | Aug 22, 2018

Depends where you park.

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How much r tickets

Andrea Garcia | Aug 22, 2018
Cest Mon | Aug 22, 2018

The last time we went there they charge us $14 adult and children.

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Where to park?

Cheryl Underwood | Aug 22, 2018
L Masotti | Aug 22, 2018

Always try Horton plaza...parking or Headquarters shopping parking - Horton plaza is at least covered in hot weather.

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Do you pay for entry?

Paloma Silvar | Aug 22, 2018
harriet bremer | Aug 22, 2018

On the second Sunday of the month it only costs $3. It is Target Sunday

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Where do you park?

Garit Imhoff | Aug 22, 2018
Vera Bianca | Aug 22, 2018

Street parking near museum

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Is your museum free today for non-members? R, Chad

Chad Nelson | Aug 22, 2018
Ailin Aguirre | Aug 22, 2018

Yes it is open to every body I think Raven if your not a member

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Does this place have AC?

Kevin Scannell | Aug 22, 2018
Phillip Safarik | Aug 22, 2018

I don't believe so. Much of the building is open to the outside though and it's near the water so it wasn't warm in there at all, but it was also low 70s that day.

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