Sandbox Gallery

Artist: The New Children’s Museum Creative Team

A sensory space for littles and older children alike

Shadows of airplanes pass through during a peaceful beach day, reminding us of California’s global connectivity.

An 11’X14′ indoor sandbox complete with an immersive light and music installation focused on creating a multi-sensory experience for our visitors.

Who Made This?

The Sandbox Gallery was produced by the talented New Children’s Museum Creative Team, a group of in-house artists who create engaging experiences for Museum visitors.

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