Press Releases
June 17, 2024
“We’re Growing Together”: The New Children’s Museum To Add 8,600 Square Feet of Learning, Joy and Creativity
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June 10, 2024
The New Children’s Museum Celebrate 12th Annual Mass Creativity Day
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March 8, 2024
The New Children’s Museum Debuts Exhibit Honoring Life and Legacy of Science-Fiction Writer Octavia E. Butler
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March 8, 2024
Next Innovators Lab Artist Residency Funded by ResMed Foundation
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January 19, 2024
The New Children’s Museum Management and Workers Union Reach Collective Bargaining Agreement
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August 16, 2023
The New Children’s Museum to Host “The Magical Treehouse” Gala on October 14
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July 24, 2023
The New Children’s Museum Names Rebekah J. Hook-Held Chief Strategic Advancement Officer
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June 22, 2023
The New Children’s Museum Plans Exhibit Focused on the Life and Work of Octavia E. Butler
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June 20, 2023
New Painted Object Opens on Mass Creativity Day at The New Children’s Museum
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April 19, 2023
The New Children’s Museum Received Grant to Launch New Inclusive Garden Project ‘Iipay Nyechewuuw Honoring Kumeyaay Culture
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April 12, 2023
Joyride Bookshop to Open at The New Children’s Museum
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March 13, 2023
Las Patronas Grant Helps Make Messy-Fun Safe and Accessible with New Handwashing Stations
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February 9, 2023
LOCAL CREATIVE STUDIO WILL BE 2023 “ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE” AT THE NEW CHILDREN’S MUSEUM
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December 6, 2022
New Artist Residency at The New Children’s Museum
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November 15, 2022
The New Children’s Museum Raises Over $750K at Annual Gala
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November 1, 2022
U.S. Bank Funds Free Visits to The New Children’s Museum
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September 28, 2022
Los Trompos to Open October 8 at The New Children’s Museum (Media Alert)
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August 30, 2022
New Sensory Friendly Installation Opens at The New Children’s Museum (Media Alert)
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August 4, 2022
The New Children’s Museum Commissioned Artists on Staff for New Mural
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June 30, 2022
Gabrielle Wyrick Named Chief Curator + Director of Audience Engagement
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June 21, 2022
Media Alert: The New Children’s Museum Celebrates 10th Annual Mass Creativity Day
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June 13, 2022
Sensory Friendly Programming at The New Children’s Museum
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May 19, 2022
The New Children’s Museum to Host “Circus Spectacular” Gala
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May 11, 2022
Los Trompos to Open May 21 at Bay Area Discovery Museum
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April 22, 2022
The New Children’s Museum Brings Art-Making to Seven Community Centers
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February 15, 2022
The New Children’s Museum Expands Board of Directors
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November 16, 2021
The New Children’s Museum in San Diego Names New Leader
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November 11, 2021
The New Children’s Museum Raises $250K at Annual Gala
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November 10, 2021
The New Children’s Museum Opens Immersive Theatre Installation
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September 28, 2021
The New Children’s Museum Kicks Off Mass Creativity Program
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September 15, 2021
The New Children’s Museum Gala Invites Guests to “Be the Art”
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September 7, 2021
The New Children’s Museum Opens Public Art Installation Media Alert
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August 9, 2021
The New Children’s Museum to Open North County Satellite
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July 12, 2021
The New Children’s Museum Welcomes New Philanthropy Leader
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July 9, 2021
The New Children’s Museum Celebrates 2 millionth Visitor Media Alert
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May 19, 2021
The New Children’s Museum Public Reopening May 21 Media Alert
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April 29, 2021
The New Children’s Museum Reimagines Art
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April 16, 2021
The New Children’s Museum Receives $58,425 Grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities
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April 15, 2021
SDG&E and The New Children’s Museum Partners for Earth Month Activity
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April 7, 2021
The New Children’s Museum Announces Reopening
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March 29, 2021
The New Children’s Museum Union and Board of Directors Reach Agreement on Historic First Contract
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March 1, 2021
The New Children’s Museum Launches “Artist Talks” Series
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February 4, 2021
The New Children’s Museum to Receive $20,000 Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts
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October 16, 2020
Local Artist Commissioned for Colorful New Mural at The New Children’s Museum
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October 13, 2020
New Pivot for The New Children’s Museum
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March 11, 2020
The New Children’s Museum Celebrates Youth Art Month
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January 29, 2020
Ocotillo Sunset Mural Opens at The New Children’s Museum
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January 15, 2020
The New Children’s Museum to Receive $25,000 Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts
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September 25, 2019
New Tot Studio Opening at The New Children’s Museum
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August 5, 2019
The New Children’s Museum’s Gala Launches Guests “Into the Future”
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June 11, 2019
Whammock! Set to Open at The New Children’s Museum
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May 21, 2019
Free Admission All Summer Long for Military Families
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May 7, 2019
The New Children’s Museum Wins 2019 National Medal
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April 18, 2019
7th Annual Mass Creativity Workshops Kick Off April 20
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March 11, 2019
The New Children’s Museum Announced as Finalist for IMLS Award
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February 14, 2019
The New Children’s Museum to Receive $25,000 NEA Grant
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September 13, 2018
The New Children’s Museum Awarded $249,739 IMLS Grant
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August 28, 2018
The New Children’s Museum Awarded $5,000 Autism Speaks Grant
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May 31, 2018
SIX SAN DIEGO MUSEUMS ANNOUNCE PARTICIPATION IN ‘MUSEUMS FOR ALL’
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April 2, 2018
MUSEUM BRINGS ART AND CREATIVITY TO SAN DIEGO COMMUNITIES
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February 26, 2018
THE NEW CHILDREN’S MUSEUM COLLABORATES WITH ARTIST BRIAN DICK Second Collaboration Slated to Open in May for Museum’s Milestone Birthday
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December 28, 2017
THE NEW CHILDREN’S MUSEUM CELEBRATES MILESTONE YEAR with a New balloon sculpture by Jason Hackenwerth.
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September 15, 2017
The New Children’s Museum opens its newest, temporary installation Joey’s Wings.
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August 31, 2017
The New Children’s Museum received its first California Humanities “Humanities For All” grant.
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July 13, 2017
THE NEW CHILDREN’S MUSEUM EXPANDS LEADERSHIP AMID RECORD GROWTH
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May 30, 2017
The New Children’s Museum is celebrating the 5th year of Mass Creativity.
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May 15, 2017
THE NEW CHILDREN’S MUSEUM RECEIVES NATIONAL RECOGNITION
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April 5, 2017
The new children’s museum launches new immersive installation, Sketch Aquarium.
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January 30, 2017
MAKE/SHIFT now open at The New Children’s Museum
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November 23, 2016
The New Children’s Museum launches new website in partnership with RayGun, LLC
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November 18, 2016
U.S. Bank funds free museum admission for military
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September 27, 2016
The New Children’s Museum opens its new makerspace, Innovators LAB.
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September 7, 2016
The New Children’s Museum announces its Annual Benefit, “A Night in California” taking place on October 14.
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August 25, 2016
The New Children’s Museum announces its new board members.
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June 22, 2016
The New Children’s Museum is set to open its biggest and most immersive installation to date, The Wonder Sound.
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June 16, 2016
The New Children’s Museum welcomes Judy Forrester as new CEO and Executive Director.
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June 1, 2016
The New Children’s Museum will unveil its newest and largest interactive installation, The Wonder Sound by artist Wes Sam-Bruce on June 25, 2016, on Mass Creativity Day (free day).
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May 1, 2016
The New Children’s Museum has been recommended to receive $20,000 from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and its Art Works program to support the Museum’s planned “makerspace” installation called Innovators Lab.
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April 13, 2016
The New Children’s Museum is excited to host the 4th Annual Mass Creativity Day on June 25.
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March 23, 2016
The New Children’s Museum and Banfield Pet Hospital partner for fifth consecutive year.
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November 13, 2015
The New Children’s Museum Celebrates 1,000,000th Visitor
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October 6, 2015
The New Children’s Museum Receives $50,000 Grant From Target
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June 8, 2015
The New Children’s Museum Announces Eureka! Exhibition
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May 2, 2015
Mass Creativity Program Returns For Third Consecutive Year
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April 20, 2015
The New Children’s Museum Partners With Mission Federal Credit Union
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March 25, 2015
The New Children’s Museum Welcomes two New Trustees
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March 3, 2015
The New Children’s Museum partners with Banfield Pet Hospital for fourth consecutive year
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December 15, 2014
The New Children’s Museum to Host “Pajama Jam” on December 27
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November 24, 2014
The New Children’s Museum Announces Cyber Monday Deals
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September 19, 2014
The New Children’s Museum Awarded $145,000 Grant by the Institute of Museum and Library Services
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September 10, 2014
Executive Director Commits to The New Children’s Museum Through 2016
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September 9, 2014
The New Children’s Museum to host “Family Mess Fest” on September 27
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August 1, 2014
Museum Receives Funds to Continue Popular mass Creativity Project
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June 9, 2014
Second Annual Mass Creativity Day Celebration Set For June 28
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June 3, 2014
The New Children’s Museum Launches Wind Vessel
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May 13, 2014
Whole Foods Market and the New Children’s Museum Announce Year-Long Partnership
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April 23, 2014
Thousands to Participate in 2nd Annual Mass Creativity Program
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February 17, 2014
The New Children’s Museum Adds Five New Board Members Focused on “Nurturing Creative Potential”
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November 21, 2013
New NCM Exhibition Developer is all about play
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August 15, 2013
The New Children’s Museum commissions 13 new artworks For upcoming “Feast” exhibition
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June 12, 2013
Grand Opening Events: October 10–13, 2013
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June 10, 2013
Blue Star Museums kick off reception at The New Children’s Museum
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May 12, 2013
Mainly Mozart Announces Merger with San Diego Young Artists Symphony, New Collaborative Relationship with The New Children’s Museum and Bi-national Collaboration with The Orchestra of Centro de Artes Musicales, Tijuana
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May 2, 2013
The New Children’s Museum celebrates milestones with action-packed Birthday Bash
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May 1, 2013
The New Children’s Museum receives $50,000 grant from Target
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April 24, 2013
Community partners confirmed for Mass Creativity workshops
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March 14, 2013
The New Children’s Museum exhibition promises to be a feast for the senses
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February 19, 2013
The New Children’s Museum and ScholarShare College Savings Plan jointly sponsor Westfield UTC Family Amenities Program
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February 5, 2013
The New Children’s Museum receives Irvine Foundation Grant to explore new engagement opportunities
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January 30, 2013
Co-chairs named for Sixth Annual The New Children’s Museum Benefit
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January 18, 2013
The New Children’s Museum welcomes new leadership and appoints Celeste Hilling as new Board Chair
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December 10, 2012
The New Children’s Museum stays true to its name with new hours and exhibition planned for 2013
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November 2, 2012
New installation at San Diego International Airport has passengers looking twice
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October 15, 2012
The New Children’s Museum ready for monster mash fun
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July 12, 2012
Reimagine. Rethink. Reinvigorate. Fifth Annual Benefit Gala embraces the 3Rs and beyond
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June 28, 2012
The New Children’s Museum plans super-sized summer for all
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May 24, 2012
The New Children’s Museum to participate in Blue Star Museums
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May 21, 2012
Leadership team at The New Children’s Museum looks to the future
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May 11, 2012
The New Children’s Museum and the Anti-Defamation League present Diversity Day, free to the public on Sunday, June 10
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April 23, 2012
NCM teams up with Cirque du Soleil to present “TOTEM by Cirque du Soleil Free Day”
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April 5, 2012
The New Children’s Museum plans a musical trash-filled celebration to commemorate 4th birthday
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March 23, 2012
Art, science and architecture intersect at The New Children’s Museum
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March 22, 2012
FutureVet® presentations featured at The New Children’s Museum to educate little pet lovers
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March 19, 2012
The New Children’s Museum announces 2012 Summer Camp and Teen Workshop Series designed to spark imagination
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February 13, 2012
Junkyard Extravaganza Party on February 18 at The New Children’s Museum will feature music, dancing, facepainting, and special activities
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January 16, 2012
Art and science intersect on February 6 at Birch Aquarium, panel discussion in partnership with The New Children’s Museum and TRASH exhibition
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December 19, 2011
New Year’s Bash at The New Children’s Museum – all day music & dance festival on Friday, December 30
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November 30, 2011
From hip hop class to snow globe cards, holiday activities at The New Children’s Museum provide creative opportunities for kids to celebrate the season
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November 28, 2011
Board of The New Children’s Museum welcomes new leadership and appoints Julianne Markow as Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer
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September 29, 2011
Free Block Party October 15 & 16 commemorates opening of TRASH, major new exhibition at The New Children’s Museum – Hispanic Heritage Celebration on 16th
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September 15, 2011
TRASH, new exhibition, opens October 15 at The New Children’s Museum
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August 15, 2011
Dandara “Brazilian Tina Turner”, capoeira artists & soccer players among 60+ performers to entertain at The New Children’s Museum 2011 Gala, August 27
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July 10, 2011
The New Children’s Museum gets in the spirit of comic festivities with ‘Superhero Jam’
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July 7, 2011
The New Children’s Museum sambas for a purpose at 2011 Gala, August 27
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June 29, 2011
The New Children’s Museum preparing for departure of Executive Director Rachel Teagle
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June 16, 2011
The New Children’s Museum launches new online community with Jane Clifford
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June 14, 2011
The New Children’s Museum and the Anti-Defamation League present Diversity Day, free to the public on Sunday, June 26
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May 26, 2011
The New Children’s Museum offers children direct access to artists through project-based summer camp program
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April 19, 2011
The New Children’s Museum commemorates third anniversary with Birthday Bash
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March 25, 2011
The New Children’s Museum welcomes new kid friendly talent to ‘Shake & Shout Family Festival,’ Saturday April 9
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March 10, 2011
The New Children’s Museum Extends Free Admission to the Entire San Diego Region
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January 27, 2011
The New Children’s Museum celebrates Museum Month in San Diego with Kidfunk Family Festival, Saturday February 12
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December 10, 2010
The New Children’s Museum salutes our troops and expands community access to the arts
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December 9, 2010
The New Children’s Museum celebrates award-winning musicians and dancers at ‘Ready, Set…Jam!’ Festival on Saturday, December 18
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November 12, 2010
Kids and families rock into the holidays at The New Children’s Museum
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November 9, 2010
The New Children’s Museum gets in the spirit for the holidays
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October 6, 2010
The New Children’s Museum presents The OddBall, San Diego’s first artist inspired mini-golf classic on October 23 and October 24
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September 27, 2010
The New Children’s Museum celebrates hip-hop, tap, and modern dance with Move ‘n Groove Family Dance Jam on Saturday, October 16
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September 1, 2010
The New Children’s Museum announces KidFunk Family Music Festival, September 18
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August 10, 2010
Local performers band together to support arts education and The New Children’s Museum
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July 16, 2010
The New Children’s Museum showcases comic art exhibition July 19-25
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July 15, 2010
Against the Current, The New Children’s Museum sails to success
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June 21, 2010
Party like a rock star and change kids’ lives at The New Children’s Museum’s 2010 Gala, August 21
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April 30, 2010
Balloons & Bubbles at The New Children’s Museum on May 15
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March 24, 2010
Kidchella Music Festival to be Held at The New Children’s Museum on April 10
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December 17, 2009
NCM is bringing real snow to downtown San Diego!
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October 2, 2009
Go From Drab to Glam with the Beauty Workout Holiday Boot Camp
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July 17, 2009
America’s View of the World. An Interactive Installation for Teens at The New Children’s Museum
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March 30, 2009
Anniversary Celebrations Planned to Commemorate First Successful Year of The New Children’s Museum
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February 24, 2009
The New Children’s Museum Joins in SDSU Month Celebration
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February 17, 2009
The New Children’s Museum Partners With San Diego Public Library to Offer Free Family Admission
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December 12, 2008
Carmax Foundation Awards $7,500 to The New Children’s Museum
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November 14, 2008
The New Children’s Museum Gets Into the Spirit with Creative Holiday Happenings
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November 5, 2008
Three Grants to The New Children’s Museum Provide $52,000 for Accessibility Programs
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October 30, 2008
The New Children’s Museum Enhances Target Free Sundays Music and Dance Performances Highlight Activities Planned for November 9
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September 10, 2008
The Beauty of Supporting The New Children’s Museum
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September 8, 2008
School Bell Rings at The New Children’s MuseumLaunch of School-in-Residence Program to Service Downtown Students
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June 3, 2008
The New Children’s Museum Launches ‘Free Second Sunday’ Sponsored by Target
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June 2, 2008
The New Children’s Museum Receives $5 Million Challenge Commitment
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March 7, 2008
Free Grand Opening Block Party to Celebrate The New Children’s Museum Downtown
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March 4, 2008
The New Children’s Museum Opens downtown destination for San Diego Children and Families
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December 14, 2007
New Children’s Museum Announces “Toy Rescue & Recycle”
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December 3, 2007
Children’s Museum Awarded “Orchid” by San Diego Architectural Foundation
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