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The New Children's Museum We’re called The New Children’s Museum because there’s always something new to experience & discover!
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The New Children’s Museum is a dynamic new model of a museum that celebrates children and the arts. As a San Diego non-profit, our Museum empowers children to think, play and create through engaging exhibitions, art-making activities, artistic performances, and educational opportunities. Serving all ages, from toddler to preteen, The New Children's Museum inspires new ways to see the world through the language of art.

Get spooky and sustainable! 🎃✨Join us for FAM Studio: BOO-tiful reuse partnership with Zero Waste San Diego. We’re givin...
10/16/2026

Get spooky and sustainable! 🎃✨

Join us for FAM Studio: BOO-tiful reuse partnership with Zero Waste San Diego. We’re giving old things new life through creative reuse.

🗓️ Sunday, October 25
⏰Choose your session and join the fun, 9:30am–10:30am or 10:30am–11:30am!

Enjoy these activities during your visit:

🧸 Bring a well-loved toy to our toy hospital for some TLC

👻 Dream up spooky creatures from spare parts and found images

🖼️ Craft a one-of-a-kind junk frame or amulet

📚 Settle in for a reuse-and-repair story time

Get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/ncm-fam-studio-oct-2026

All ages are welcome to attend. Attendance is free, but Museum admission is required. There are two time slots, 9:30am-10:30am and 10:30am-11:30am. Space is limited; last entry is at 11am so everyone has enough time to enjoy each station.

10/13/2026

POV: You work birthday parties at a children’s museum 😂🎂

The setup. The decorations. The cleanup. The birthday chaos.
Wouldn’t have it any other way.

At NCM, we're ready to help! Are you ready to celebrate? Book your birthday party here: https://bit.ly/3BUdHMz

We’re open Monday, October 12, from 9am–4pm! 🎨Explore three floors of interactive art, get creative in the Innovators LA...
10/09/2026

We’re open Monday, October 12, from 9am–4pm! 🎨
Explore three floors of interactive art, get creative in the Innovators LAB, and sculpt something on the Clay Patio.

As we mark Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we acknowledge that The New Children’s Museum is located on the traditional territory of the Kumeyaay Nation and recognize their past, present, and future connection to this land.

📍 The New Children’s Museum
200 W Island Ave, San Diego, CA
🎟️ Plan your visit! Get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/ncmvisit

10/08/2026

How many times have you visited The New Children's Museum this year? 🤩🎨

Let us know in the comments!

Had a great day at The New Children’s Museum? We’d love to hear about it! ❤️📸Your feedback helps other families discover...
10/07/2026

Had a great day at The New Children’s Museum? We’d love to hear about it! ❤️📸

Your feedback helps other families discover NCM and helps us continue creating playful, creative experiences for our community. If you’ve visited recently, take a moment to share your experience with us on Yelp!

Thank you for supporting The New Children’s Museum and helping other families find their way to play. 🖍️✨

10/06/2026

Get ready to squish, press and print! 🎨✨

This Saturday, youth ages 7–11 can explore the fun of gelli plate printmaking and create colorful, one-of-a-kind prints. Participants will experiment with textures, layers and patterns while learning alongside our teaching artists.

📅 Saturday, October 10
⏰ 1:30pm–3pm
🎟️ $20 members | $25 non-members
📍 Artopia: NCM Creative Studios

Get creative with us this weekend! Get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/artopia-ncm-studio-workshops 🖌️🌀

Get ready for a month of fun at NCM and Artopia! Mark your calendar to join us for studio workshops, storytimes, and mor...
10/05/2026

Get ready for a month of fun at NCM and Artopia! Mark your calendar to join us for studio workshops, storytimes, and more!

☀️ DIY Goggie Bags | Artopia Pop-Up (included with Museum Admission)
Saturday, October 3,17, 24 + 31 from 1pm-3:30pm near Scenic Route (Museum Gift Shop)

✏️ Artopia Studio Workshop: DIY Sketchbooks (Teens, ages 12-15)
Sunday, October 4 at 1:30pm-3pm

💙 Sensory Friendly Morning
Saturday, October 10 at 9am-11am

🎨 Artopia Studio Workshop: Squish & Print - Gelli Plate Printmaking (Youth, ages 7-11)
Saturday, October 10 at 1:30pm-3pm

👻 FAM Studio: BOO-tiful Reuse
Sunday, October 25 at 9:30am-11:30am

🎃 Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt | Included with Museum Admission
Hunt for hidden pumpkins throughout the Museum!

📚 Story Time Studio
Mondays and Thursdays at 10am + 2pm
Saturdays and Sundays at 10am

🧸 Toddler Time
Wednesdays and Fridays at 10am +11am

🎨 Materials Lab: Paper
Wednesday – Monday at 10am + 1pm

There’s always something new to discover at NCM. Come make, explore, and play with us!

Kids Free October is here! 🎃✨To kick things off, our Art and Creative Learning Manager, Danielle Rives (she/her), joined...
10/02/2026

Kids Free October is here! 🎃✨

To kick things off, our Art and Creative Learning Manager, Danielle Rives (she/her), joined CBS 8 News San Diego to spotlight The New Children’s Museum and share what families can experience at the Museum this October!

Danielle was joined behind the scenes by our Director of Communications + Marketing, Amanda Lopez (she/her), as we highlighted the San Diego Museum Council’s Kids Free October. We’re excited to be one of the participating museums giving families more opportunities to explore, create and play throughout San Diego this month. 🎨

Thank you to CBS 8 for having us and helping spread the word about Kids Free October! 💙🗞️

Want to join the fun? Plan a visit to NCM on a Wednesday or Thursday during Kids Free October! Download your coupon and enjoy FREE admission for one child with the purchase of one full-price adult admission.

Hours Update: The New Children’s Museum will be closed tomorrow, October 3, due to the heat. We’ll reopen on Sunday, Oct...
10/02/2026

Hours Update: The New Children’s Museum will be closed tomorrow, October 3, due to the heat. We’ll reopen on Sunday, October 4 at 9am.

Until then, stay cool, stay hydrated, and take care of yourselves. ☀️ See you soon at NCM!

10/02/2026

Cut, collage, and build a sketchbook from scratch! 🎨📓

This Sunday, October 4, teens ages 12–15 can get creative in Artopia with our teaching artists! They’ll make their own sketchbook and design a one-of-a-kind collage cover, ready to fill with drawings, doodles, and ideas.

📅 Sunday, October 4
⏰ 1:30pm–3pm
🎟️ $20 members | $25 non-members
📍 Artopia: NCM Creative Studios

Save a spot for a hands-on afternoon of art-making in our air-conditioned studio space! ✨

Register here: https://bit.ly/artopia-diy-sketchbook-october-2026

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200 W Island Avenue
San Diego, CA
92101

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(619) 233-8792

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