San Luis Obispo Children's Museum

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Where learn-by-doing begins! ✨🌻
Open Wednesday–Monday | 10 AM – 4 PM

“The San Luis Obispo Children’s Museum is a vibrant, interactive gem for families with young children.”
– USA Today 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 committ

ed to offering experiences that both invoke curiosity and imagination about the world and promote active exploration, investigation and creation. The 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.

SLO Town Scoops is looking sweeter than ever! Come check out our new & improved ice cream stand. 🍦✨
08/20/2026

SLO Town Scoops is looking sweeter than ever! Come check out our new & improved ice cream stand. 🍦✨

We had such a great time at Family Night Concerts in the Plaza! 🎶✨ We were excited to debut all of our new Mini-Exhibits...
08/20/2026

We had such a great time at Family Night Concerts in the Plaza! 🎶✨ We were excited to debut all of our new Mini-Exhibits and share what we’ve been working on with the community!

Our Mini-Exhibits currently include our Mini LEGO Wall, Geo Board, Bernoulli Blower, and RFID Microscope! 🔬🧱💨

It was so much fun seeing families interact, experiment, and discover with us. Thanks to everyone who stopped by! 💙

One last Wednesday at the museum!☀️August 19th, is your last chance to visit the museum on a Wednesday this summer. Come...
08/19/2026

One last Wednesday at the museum!☀️

August 19th, is your last chance to visit the museum on a Wednesday this summer. Come make the most of it, say goodbye to summer, and end the season with a little play and adventure!

Join us this Thursday, August 20th, from 5–7 PM for a FREE evening at the Museum!🌙🌟In the Studio: Create make a bee hote...
08/16/2026

Join us this Thursday, August 20th, from 5–7 PM for a FREE evening at the Museum!🌙🌟

In the Studio: Create make a bee hotel to take home for your neighborhood bees!🐝

Special thanks to the Janssen Youth & Youth Sports Fund for sponsoring this program

Someone was hard at work in Bubblegum Alley.🎨✨ Every visit brings something new to the wall, and we love seeing what get...
08/10/2026

Someone was hard at work in Bubblegum Alley.🎨✨ Every visit brings something new to the wall, and we love seeing what gets created!

Come see what we've been working on! ✨We're excited to debut our brand-new Mini-Exhibits at the Family Night Concerts in...
08/09/2026

Come see what we've been working on! ✨

We're excited to debut our brand-new Mini-Exhibits at the Family Night Concerts in the Plaza Block Party! Join us in Mission Plaza for an evening of family fun featuring interactive activities, family-friendly vendors on Broad Street, and a first look at our newest Mini-Exhibits.

📅 Friday, August 14, 5–8 PM
📍 Mission Plaza

We hope to see you there! 🧡

SLO is a destination full of memories… and we’re honored to be part of so many family adventures!We loved seeing the San...
08/02/2026

SLO is a destination full of memories… and we’re honored to be part of so many family adventures!

We loved seeing the San Luis Obispo Children’s Museum featured in Forbes’ summer guide to SLO, where the author shared a special memory of his sons dressing up as firefighters during a visit years ago. 🚒✨

Years from now, today’s adventures might just become your family’s favorite memories. 🧡 Come play with us!

Read the article:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/michaelgoldstein/2026/07/10/a-summer-weekend-in-all-american-san-luis-obispo/

New month, new creations in The Studio! Come explore bee-inspired activities all month long and see what you can create....
08/01/2026

New month, new creations in The Studio! Come explore bee-inspired activities all month long and see what you can create.🐝

🏡 August 5–10 | Bee Hotel
🎨 August 12–17 | Hive Stamping
🍯 August 19–24 | Honey Slime
🐝 August 26–31 | Bee Creative
🏘️ All Month | Tiny Bee-Friendly Village

The Studio is open Weekdays 10am–4pm | Weekends 1–4pm
For more information, visit our website and sign up for our newsletter.

HAPPY AUGUST! 🐝🌼

Join us Wednesday, August 5th from 5-7pm for Sensory Night!🧩Enjoy free, dedicated time at the museum for neurodivergent ...
08/01/2026

Join us Wednesday, August 5th from 5-7pm for Sensory Night!🧩

Enjoy free, dedicated time at the museum for neurodivergent kiddos and their adults. Made possible by funding from the Central Coast Women’s League.

The fun starts before you even reach the top! 🎶📚 Our Storybook Staircase features a story on every step, with Musical St...
07/31/2026

The fun starts before you even reach the top! 🎶📚 Our Storybook Staircase features a story on every step, with Musical Steps that add a playful surprise along the way.

🌟 Sponsor Spotlight
Thank you to SESLOC and SM2 Trust for helping us transform a simple staircase into a fun, interactive experience for our guests!

Address

1010 Nipomo Street
San Luis Obispo, CA
93401

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

(805) 544-5437

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