New Year, New Art

January 8, 2018

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The Wonder Sound + Cavern Lights

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

We’re a National Medal Winner!

May 9, 2019

The Museum is a winner of the 2019 National Medal for Museum and Library Service, the nation's highest honor given to museums and libraries.

Brian and the Bugs

A colorful mural that tells a visual story of connectedness through flowers and insects.

Bringing Whammock! to Life

June 12, 2019

Whammock! opens June 15! Learn about the journey of our newest installation come to life.

Community Programs

The Museum’s outreach programs designed to reach deeply into local communities to stimulate, cultivate and nurture creativity for children and families.

Ocotillo Sunset

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

Teatro Piñata

Explore the magical backstage world of a travelling theatre caravan.

Family Fun While We’re Closed

July 18, 2017

While we are closed, we recommend enjoying one of the other 45+ museums in San Diego- Click here to view a full list. If you are a member of The New Children’s Museum, you have…

Finding Symmetry in Nature

A gallery of watercolor-inspired drawings that examine symmetry in the natural world created by High Tech Elementary North County students.

SMILE

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

In the Balance

A play structure of wooden balancing beams that challenges visitors to walk the intersecting paths.