Admission
PRICING
• $8 for adults and children
• Children 2 and under are free
• $5 for Seniors 60+
• $7 for military family Members
All reciprocal admissions to the San Luis Obispo Children’s Museum are valid for up to 4 people.
Children must be accompanied by an adult and adults must be accompanied by children
Parents: to find out when school field trips or groups are visiting click here.
Group Discounts are available for groups with 10 children or more
with an advance reservation
Click here for group booking information.
Strollers
We've packed exhibits and activities into every corner of our Museum, which leaves no room for strollers. Sorry for any inconvenience.
Parking
Metered Parking surrounds the Museum. There is also a number of parking garages in the area. For a map of San Luis Obispo parking please click here.
Directions
Directions from the North:
1. US-101 S
2. Exit onto Marsh St
3. Continue North on Marst St.
4. Turn Left on Nipomo St.
5. The Museum is on the Right at the corner of Nipomo & Monterey
Directions from the South:
1. US-101 N
2. Exit onto Marsh St
3. Continue North on Marst St.
4. Turn Left on Nipomo St.
5. The Museum is on the Right at the corner of Nipomo & Monterey
Museum Policies
• Food and drink are limited to the outdoor patio, except water which is permitted inside the Museum.
• Adults are not permitted stay without children. However we welcome all adults to visit the Museum. We are happy to give you a full tour of the Museum whenever our staff is available. click here to read our full policy
Visiting with a Classroom
Field Trips
• Group Discounts are available for groups with 10 children or more. Admission is $5 per child.
• The group leader and chaperones are admitted free of charge.
For more information, download our field trip information sheet or contact sflores@slocm.org.
Click here for a field trip information form and a reservation request form
Click here for Summer Camp Field Trip information and request forms
Mission
The San Luis Obispo Children’s Museum inspires learning through play within a rich environment of interactive exhibits and programs in the arts, sciences and humanities. Since opening in 1990, we have been committed to offering experiences that both invoke curiosity and imagination about the world and promote active exploration, investigation and creation. Learning becomes fun because it is motivated from within and shared with others.
The San Luis Obispo Children’s Museum is proud to offer thousands of children, families, caregivers and teachers a variety of educational experiences that enrich their lives. We hope that you will enjoy the San Luis Obispo Children’s Museum for years to come.
