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Accessibility Mornings

August 24 | 8-9:30am

Wine + Paint Night

August 29 | 7-9pm

National Medal Winner!

On June 12, 2019, The New Children’s Museum received the 2019 National Medal for Museum and Library Service, the nation’s highest honor given by the Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS). We were one of only five museums selected, and the only children’s museum. Watch our video with artist Rizzhel Javier. Or see the IMLS site to learn more about the award.

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Upcoming Events

  1. Aug
    24

    Accessibility Mornings

    8am-9:30am
  2. Aug
    26

    Little Movers presented by La Jolla Country Day School

    9:30am-10:30am
  3. Aug
    29

    Wine + Paint Night

    7pm-9pm
  4. Aug
    30

    ScholarShare 529 Toddler Time: Finger Painting Friday

    10am-11:30am
  5. Aug
    30

    Pop-Up Workshop by Mingei International Museum

    11am-3pm

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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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  • Cheesin’ thinking about all the birthdays we’re going to celebrate this weekend 🥳 Celebrate yours in our Party Place! Members receive a discount. Visit our website for details.
  • Don’t fret - it’s still summer here at The New Children’s Museum! We’re open 7 days a week until Labor Day 🥳 Come think, play + create with us!
  • Our popular 21+ event is back! Join us this Thursday from 6-9pm for Drink Play Create: Brews + Bonfires! Enjoy food from local vendors, specialty drinks, live music, an art activity and an excuse to play in the installations. Pre-sale tickets still available.
  • Join us for our first Wine + Paint Night on August 29 from 7-9pm! Tickets include an artist-led, step-by-step painting demonstration by an art instructor from @paintingwithatwist, complimentary wine, snacks, an entry to win tickets to our Drink Play Create event in December and your very own canvas painting (inspired by art in the Museum) to take home with you. | Participants must be 21+. Tickets available on our website. Members receive a discount.
  • Join us for our first Studio by the Bay Family Day on August 10 from 10am-2pm! 🎨 In collaboration with Seaport Village, Studio by the Bay is an extension of the Museum’s process-based art practice. Two professional artists are creating artwork in the studio located in Seaport Village and will be partnering with the Museum and Seaport Village each month to host Studio by the Bay Family Days, which offer free weekend workshops and play-based experiences for children and families. | Studio by the Bay is located at 809 West Harbor Drive in Seaport Village.
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