The New Children's Museum

The New Children's Museum of San Diego, California was opened in 2008. The building design was created by Rob Wellington Quigley in order to offer a contemporary space, with plenty of exhibit area for children and families to explore. The museum offers art, hands on studio projects, birthday parties, performances, classes, and educational programs. The new building is also close to a park for picnics at lunch. Children can run, climb, watch the trolleys and trains go by, and enjoy both indoor and outdoor entertainment.

The New Children's Museum opened in order to meet community needs based on the number of children and curriculum required to teach visitors a great deal of information. The museum formed on the basis of fulfilling active minds, creating healthy bodies, and providing unstructured play.

Hours of operation are 10am to 4pm Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday. Wednesday the museum is closed. On Thursday the museum is open 10am to 6pm. Sunday hours are 12pm to 4pm. Admission for both children and adults is $10. School groups can make appointments to attend the museum. Also onsite is a café should visitors wish to eat at the museum rather than around San Diego.