The New Children's Museum
8 expert reviews
"Opened in May 2008, NCM blends contemporary art with unstructured play to create an environment that appeals to children as well as adults." Full review
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"Installations are designed by artists, so tykes can learn principles of movement and physics while simultaneously being exposed to art and working out the ants in their pants." Full review
"San Diego's art-minded museum has studio space where kids can decorate a 1973 VW Bug." Full review
1 Star
"The museum is building a state-of-the-art new facility in San Diego's marina district. Projected date of completion is fall 2007." Full review
"Designed just for kids, this awesome interactive art/play space downtown is a revolutionary learning environment." Full review
"The Children's Museum in the Gaslamp is a multilevel building full of wonderful things for kids to do." Full review
"Engaging exhibits, colorful interactive play areas, and hands-on art installations offer fun for young kids"
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February 21, 2023
"Industrial and angular, the museum features ever-changing artworks by local artists that can be climbed on, touched, or interacted with in some way." Full review