Press Releases

2024

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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2023

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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2022

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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2021

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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2020

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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2019

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 29, 2019

Whammock! Announcement

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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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January 24, 2019

A Bridge to a New Year

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2018

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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2017

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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2016

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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2015

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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2014

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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2013

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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2012

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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2011

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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2010

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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2009

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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2008

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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2007

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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Construction Notice

We are working on an exciting new installation on our main level. If you experience any noise or dust during your visit, please know that we have noise-canceling headphones available at our Welcome Desk to ensure your comfort.

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