Place · Arts & crafts

The New Children's Museum

When

Visit on your scheduleMon, Wed-Sun 9am-4pm; closed Tuesdays (closed October 13, 2026)

Where

The New Children's Museum200 West Island Ave, San Diego, CA 92101Open in Google Maps ↗

Ages

Children under 1 free; built for children and families

Cost

Children (under 1) free; Children (1+) $20; Adults (18+) $25; Seniors (65+) $20; Military with ID $20; Educators $20; Museums for All (EBT/SNAP/WIC) $5 in person, up to 4 per card; members freeSensory Friendly Mornings program listed under Access Programs

Organizer

The New Children's Museum

A 50,000-square-foot contemporary art museum for children in downtown San Diego with climbable art installations on three levels and a Museum Park. Open six days a week 9am to 4pm (closed Tuesdays). Admission is $20 for children 1 and older, $25 for adults 18+, $20 for seniors, military with ID and educators, free for members and children under 1; Museums for All tickets are $5 per person with an EBT, SNAP or WIC card (in person, up to 4). Advance tickets are not required for groups of 14 or fewer; online tickets do not guarantee entry on high-attendance days. Museum garage parking is $20 ($10 for members and EBT/WIC/SNAP). Events listed for October 2026 include the Innovators LAB: Math Happens workshop on weekends through October 31.