Explore | The New Children's Museum

Art Installations

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All Ages

Breathing Room

A sensory-friendly and inviting space where one can take a minute, lie down, look up and breathe.

All Ages

El Más Allá

A colorful, imaginary world with a giant slide, unique characters, foam blocks and geometric scultpures!

All Ages

Octavia E. Butler: Seeding Futures

The first of its kind long-term youth focused exhibit on the life and work of American science fiction writer Octavia E. Butler (1947-2006)

Mural

Energized

A vibrant 28' by 13' mural on the windows of the Innovators LAB that explores color, light and visual communication.

Mural

Ocotillo Sunset

An outdoor mural painting of native plants evoke the seasonal cycles of our region’s desert landscapes.

Mural

SMILE

Strokes of color draw visitors across the Museum bridge in artist Panca’s 48-foot-long mural SMILE.

All Ages

Teatro Piñata

Explore the magical backstage world of a travelling theatre caravan.

under 3

Disco Rainbow Cave

A joyful disco-themed paradise for toddlers 3 years and under.

All Ages

Whammock!

An interactive, three-dimensional textile environment made of hand-dyed, hand-braided nylon resembling a giant crocheted hammock.

under 4

Wobbleland

An active space for toddlers (4 years and under), in which they can play with food sculptures!

All Ages

The Wonder Sound + Cavern Light

A labyrinth of rooms, nooks, ropes and continuous exploration.

All Ages

Future Ancestral Technologies: Odyssey

A 3D landscape inviting visitors to interact, shape and transform the space daily to imagine a better future.

All Ages

How We Feel

Celebrating the creativity, courage, and emotional depth of San Diego’s youth through NCM’s Social Emotional Learning (SEL) program.

Art Studios

Drop in anytime

All Ages

Open Making

Everyday
9am – 12pm
1pm – 4pm
Closed daily from 12pm – 1pm

All Ages

Paint Studio

Our Paint Studio features a large-scale sculpture, affectionately named the Loving Dragon.

All Ages

Museum Park

Museum Park offers an outdoor space for visitors to explore and play outside. Check the calendar for programs and activities.

Think, Play + Create with Us

Art Installations

Breathing Room

El Más Allá

Octavia E. Butler: Seeding Futures

Energized

Ocotillo Sunset

SMILE

Teatro Piñata

Disco Rainbow Cave

Whammock!

Wobbleland

The Wonder Sound + Cavern Light

Future Ancestral Technologies: Odyssey

How We Feel

Art Studios

Clay Studio

Drop-In Activity Space

Innovators LAB

Open Making

Paint Studio

Museum Park

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