SMILE

Our new bridge mural is up!
Visit the Museum and peep the new piece by local artist Panca Learn More

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shaping the next generation of leaders

At The New Children’s Museum, we believe play and art-making promote the skills that our future leaders need: creativity, confidence, problem-solving, interpersonal skills, critical thinking, collaboration, resiliency and optimism.

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Calendar

Upcoming Events

  1. Nov
    19

    Fall Camp: Community Helpers

    9am-4pm
  2. Nov
    20

    Fall Camp: Locally Grown

    9am-4pm
  3. Nov
    21

    Fall Camp: Public Art

    9am-4pm
  4. Nov
    22

    Museum closed

    8am-5pm
  5. Nov
    23

    ScholarShare 529 Toddler Time: Music Makers

    10am-11am

why play + art matter

Art inspires innovation

We believe that all children should have access to the creative process and arts of the highest quality. We believe the arts play a critical role in children’s creative, emotional and intellectual development.


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  • Can you guess which exhibit is pictured here? Hint: There’s a room full of 🥄🥄 📷: @medesculpevalentina
  • “It’s exciting to see people’s expression through the glass behind us while we paint; I can see a lot of little wheels turning in their heads.” - @aypanca We chatted with artist Panca about her inspiration for our new bridge mural, SMILE, and what it was like painting it in front of everyone in the Museum. Read the full interview on our blog! Link in bio.
  • Need date night ideas? We’re throwing an after-hours holiday party at the Museum for our adults-only Drink Play Create event on Dec.7! There will be dancing, food trucks, a cash bar, games, art activities, and open access to galleries and studios. Plus, the first 300 guests to arrive get a FREE @passionplanner ! Tickets are $20 pre-sale, $30 at the door and include a free drink ticket. Link in bio for event details and to purchase tickets!
  • We LOVE our new bridge! It’s a colorful and playful way to welcome visitors into the Museum. Learn more about the artwork, SMILE, and the artist, Panca, at the link in our bio. 👁👄❤️
  • This past weekend we donned neon and acid wash and danced our way back to the 80s at our annual #Studio200 gala! Thanks to everyone who attended and donated to support the Museum’s many access programs! 📷: @tanasaurusrex7 Repost from @ncmevents
  • Celebrate Veterans Day by providing FREE Museum access to a military family! Donate $10 to provide free admission for one person or $40 for a family of four. These donations will help us commit to providing ALL military families free admission this entire week from Nov. 11 to 17! And it will help to continue to fund our military access program, which aims to provide military families in San Diego an affordable, enriching place for them to feel appreciated and at home. Donate today at the link in bio!

Veterans Free Week

Celebrate Veterans Day by providing free Museum access to a military family! DONATE $10 to provide free admission for one person or donate $40 for a family of four. ALL Military families get free admission November 11-17.