The New Children’s Museum is strongly committed to being a community resource and continues to expand its reach throughout San Diego. The Museum has multiple programs designed to reach deeply into local communities to stimulate, cultivate and nurture creativity for children and families. In addition to the Museum’s community programs, learn more about the Museum’s access programs here.

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The New Children's Museum Wins IMLS National Medal

The New Children’s Museum is a winner of the 2019 National Medal for Museum and Library Service, the nation’s highest honor given to museums and libraries for making a positive impact on their communities! Watch our video with 2018 artist-in-residence, Rizzhel Javier, and learn how we connect with local artists in the community.

Our Community Programs

Thanksgiving Week Hours

The Museum will be closed on Thursday, 11/28; however we will be open every other day on Thanksgiving week from 9am-4pm, including Tuesday, 11/26. See you at NCM!