Know Before You Go

The San Luis Obispo Children’s Museum was created to provide a fun place for children and families to explore, discover and learn through hands-on exhibits and programs. Three floors and an outside playscape are jam packed with exhibits for children ages two to ten. Unique, educational programs and activities are scheduled throughout each week. We're where learn-by-doing begins!

Admission Prices

  • FREE for children 2 and under

  • $10 for adults and children

  • $6 for seniors 60+

  • $8 for military family members

  • $5 with Reciprocal benefits from a participating children’s museum

  • $3 with EBT card for SNAP benefits through Museums for All

  • Gift certificates available

Museum Policies         

Food and drink are limited to the outdoor patio, except water, which is permitted inside the Children's Museum.

Service animals are always welcome.

Adults are not permitted to visit without children. However, we encourage adults to visit the Children's Museum and take a staff-led tour. Based on staff availability.

Please adhere to our 1 adult to maximum 5 children requirement.

Do not enter if you are experiencing fever, cough, shortness of breath, or have been exposed to somebody with COVID-19.

Strollers

We've packed exhibits and activities into every corner of the Children's Museum, which leaves no room for strollers. Strollers may be parked in the back play space. Sorry for any inconvenience.

Parking

Pay for street parking at the City’s pay stations, which can be found on every block in the downtown’s core. Download HONK from the Apple AppStore or Google Play Store to pay for street parking using your smart phone. Ten-hour meters are also available nearby and take change. Coming in 2025: a parking garage!

Find Us

 

Directions from the North:

  1. US-101 S

  2. Exit onto Marsh Street

  3. Continue North on Marsh Street

  4. Turn left on Nipomo Street

  5. The Children's Museum is on the right at the corner of Nipomo Street & Monterey Street

 

Directions from the South:

  1. US-101 N

  2. Exit onto Marsh Street

  3. Continue North on Marsh Street

  4. Turn left on Nipomo Street

  5. The Children's Museum is on the right at the corner of Nipomo Street & Monterey Street