The Big Exchange
The Big Exchange May 1–18, 2025 The New CHildren's Museum is excited to be part of The Big Exchange this year! As a member of The New Children’s Museum, you’ll get free general...
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
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 233-8792
[email protected]
Monday: 9am-4pm
Tuesday: CLOSED
Wednesday-Sunday: 9am-4pm
Please visit thinkplaycreate.org for more info.
The Big Exchange May 1–18, 2025 The New CHildren's Museum is excited to be part of The Big Exchange this year! As a member of The New Children’s Museum, you’ll get free general...
Sensory Friendly Mornings offer a welcoming environment for families who benefit from a sensory-friendly experience and a quieter setting. During these special hours, the Museum opens with adjusted...
Get creative at Museum Park- right across the street from The New Children's Museum! Join us for a fun-filled event featuring Janae Marks (she/her), author of A Split Second ! Enjoy a live reading,...
Celebrate the 13th annual Mass Creativity Day at The New Children’s Museum—a free, family-friendly event that brings our community together through art, culture, and creativity. Enjoy...
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