The New Children's Museum

Spark the imagination of your kids through interactive, engaging, through creative studios, displays, and sculptures. This is a must-visit spot for families, blending excitement and adventure with learning.

Why Visit the New Children’s Museum?

Tucked away right off downtown's waterfront is The New Children's Museum, a lively environment of creativity and discovery for families. The Museum boasts a robust 50,000 sq ft of space with three floors of interactive art installations, each by cutting-edge contemporary artists, designed to engage and stimulate children.

Step into the eccentric paradigms of Whammock!, which is a gigantic crocheted climbing structure, and El Más Allá, the wonderland of murals and an expansive 40-foot slide to evoke the imagination. Be sure to explore the quirky Teatro Piñata, an interactive DIY puppet theater and costume studio that creates an environment for imagination, storytelling, and the building of socio-emotional skills.

For children dreaming of creative artistic expression, there is Artopia Studios, where they can paint, sculpt, and make pottery. The Innovators LAB provides space for imagining and creating artistic problem-solving, and science is fun!

When your family is ready for a break, you may find family-friendly quiet spaces or a coffee, meal, or snack in the on-site cafe, Bean Sprouts.

The New Children's Museum is an art and creativity-filled, sensory-rich environment for growing curious minds and families, all without the need for travel.

What to Expect

1. Interactive Exhibits: From sensory play areas for toddlers to science labs for older kids, the museum caters to all age groups.
2. Art and Creativity Zones: Let your child’s imagination run wild with painting stations, sculpture workshops, and collaborative art projects.
3. STEM Activities: Engage in fun, educational experiments and tech-driven exhibits that make learning exciting.
4. Outdoor Play Areas: Explore nature-inspired play spaces, climbing structures, and water play zones.
5. Special Events: Check out seasonal workshops, storytelling sessions, and live performances.

Tips for the Best Experience

1. Weekday mornings are the perfect time to visit to avoid crowds.
2. Review the official website for any special events or activities being conducted.
3. Dress comfortably, keeping in mind the physical activities like jumping, climbing, that the kids will engage in.

How to Get There

1. By bus: Catch the MTS routes 2,7,11, 30, get off at 1st Ave & Broadway, walk for nearly five minutes to reach the museum.
2. By car: 

From I-5 South: Take exit 17 to Front St, turn left onto Island Avenue.

From I-5 North: Exit at 16B (6th Avenue) onto Elm St, take a right on Market Street, then left on Front Street to reach Island Avenue.

Additional Information for Travelers

1. Entrance fees: $20 (children), $24 (above 18 years)
2. Opening hours: 9 am to 4 pm
3. Average time to explore: 2-3 hours.