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

San Luis Obispo Children's Museum

Name: San Luis Obispo Children's Museum
Address: 1010 Nipomo Street, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401, US
Telephone: (805) 544-5437
Price range: $
Rating: 4.5

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San Luis Obispo Children's Museum

Where learn-by-doing begins! Learning becomes fun because it is motivated from within and shared with others.
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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. 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.

01/04/2024

Congratulations Tiffany!! A big thank you to all those who participated in our Holiday Guide activity. We hope you all had an amazing holiday season and hope 2024 brings you much joy!! 🎉

01/02/2024

Happy New Year!! We hope you made some great resolutions yesterday!! Whatever those resolutions may be, we hope you’ll make time to visit the Children’s Museum in 2024 🎉

12/28/2023

Have you tried out our Shake Table??? The shake table is designed to shake like the earth does during an earthquake. This gives us the ability to create and test a structure's durability to see which build type is best at preventing damage during a natural disaster. Come check it out!!!

12/25/2023

Our annual membership special still has one more week left!! Purchase a membership as a gift or for yourself before the end of the year and receive an adorable little box full of activities, based on the Grinch’s transformation! ❤️

Each Membership Box Includes:
Free SLOCM passes
Discounts and passes to the Santa Maria Discovery Museum, the Paso Robles Children’s Museum, and the Central Coast Aquarium
Amusing projects that demonstrate growth and kindness

12/21/2023

Need a last-minute gift for the little ones in your life?? Come down to the Children's Museum and browse our Gift Shop, full of fun, silly, and educational toys that are sure to be a hit with the kiddos!! Become a member of the museum to save 10% on all purchases made in the gift shop. 🎁

12/20/2023

Sorry everyone!! We will no longer be hosting our monthly Moonlight Hours event. We will see you January 18th for our first Moonlight Hours of 2024!

12/20/2023

Congratulations Haven!!!If you haven’t been selected yet, don’t worry! We will be drawing one more winner next week, so there is still time to win a family membership to the museum! Pick up a SLO Holiday Visitor Guide from the Children’s Museum or Santa’s House in Mission Plaza, decode the secret message, and bring your answer to the museum for your chance to win!!!

12/20/2023

Join us this Thursday, December 21st from 5 to 7 PM for the museum's free Moonlight Hours 🌙✨

12/16/2023

Our membership special is live through the end of the year!! Purchase a membership as a gift or for yourself and receive an adorable little box full of activities, based on the Grinch’s transformation! ❤️ One of the activities in our membership special involves planting this lovely paper heart filled with wildflower seeds!

Each Membership Box Includes:
Free SLOCM passes
Discounts and passes to the Santa Maria Discovery Museum, the Paso Robles Children’s Museum, and the Central Coast Aquarium
Amusing projects that demonstrate growth and kindness

12/13/2023

The shop is full for the holidays!! Come grab some amazing presents for the kiddos in your life!! Don’t forget, if you have a family membership to the museum, you will receive 10% off of any purchase made at our gift shop! 🎁

12/12/2023

Congratulations William!!!If you haven’t been selected yet, don’t worry! There are still a few more
opportunities left to win a family membership to the
museum. Pick up a SLO Holiday Visitor Guide from theChildren’s Museum or Santa’s House in Mission Plaza, decode the secret message, and bring your answer to the museum for your chance to win!!!

12/12/2023

Come on down to the Art Studio to create a personalized ornament made from scrabble letters and burlap ribbon! This craft will be featured from Thursday, Dec 14 to Monday, Dec 18. Check it out!

12/08/2023

This little firefighter wants YOU to learn some holiday fire safety facts! 🔥

12/07/2023

Join us in the Art Studio this Saturday, December 9th from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM to create your very own holiday ornament! 🎄

12/06/2023

Congratulations Grace!! If you haven’t been selected yet, don’t worry! There are still opportunities left to win a family membership to the museum. Pick up a SLO Holiday Visitor Guide from the Children’s Museum or Santa’s House in Mission Plaza, decode the secret message, and bring your answer to the museum for your chance to win!!!

12/05/2023

Join us this Thursday, December 7th from 5 - 7 PM for the museum’s My Time event!!! See you there 🏳️‍🌈

12/05/2023

This little one is getting some practice mailing letters before she helps her parents send out their holiday cards!! 📫

12/02/2023

Our annual membership special is in full swing! Purchase a membership as a gift or for yourself before the end of the year and receive an adorable little box full of activities, based on the Grinch’s transformation! ❤️

Each Membership Box Includes:
Free SLOCM passes
Discounts and passes to the Santa Maria Discovery Museum, the Paso Robles Children’s Museum, and the Central Coast Aquarium
Amusing projects that demonstrate growth and kindness

12/01/2023

Join us Saturday, December 2nd at 12:30 PM to sing along with the Cal Poly Choir as they carol throughout the museum!!!

11/30/2023

Congratulations Belen!! If you haven’t already, pick up a SLO Holiday Visitor Guide at the SLO Children’s Museum or Santa’s House in Mission Plaza. Solve the message at the end of the visitors guide for a chance to win a family membership at the Children’s Museum. We will draw the next winner of a family membership on Tuesday, so keep up the decoding!! ❄️☃️

11/28/2023

Join us in the studio from November 30th to December 4th to recreate Pablo Picasso's "Peace Flowers" 💐

11/25/2023

Did you know?? SNAP EBT cardholders can receive admission at a reduced rate for themselves and up to three other members of their family. Just ask the front desk for more information

11/25/2023

Thinking about becoming a member of the SLO Children's Museum? Or gifting a membership for the holidays? Purchase one from November 24th to December 30th and receive an adorable little box full of activities, based on the Grinch’s transformation!

11/21/2023

The new Augmented Reality Sandbox is a hit… just ask this guy!!!!!!

11/19/2023

Have you had a chance to try out our new Augmented Reality Sandbox exhibit? Learn about elevation and topography while making lakes, dams and mountains!

11/18/2023

This may be the closest we’ll get to a snowy SLO this season! ☃️

11/16/2023

Available Now! Grab a downtown SLO holiday family visitor guide filled with fun activities and games from the Children’s Museum or Santa's House in Mission Plaza. Correctly solve the puzzle at the back of the guide and turn it in at the Museum for a chance to win a membership to the Children's Museum. Good luck and Happy Holidays!

11/15/2023

Join us this Thursday, November 16th from 5 - 7 PM for the museum's free Moonlight Hours! 🌙✨

11/09/2023

Join us in the studio this Saturday, November 11th from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM to create your very own edible “apple turkey” 🦃

11/08/2023

Join us this Thursday, November 9th from 5 - 7 PM for the museum’s sensory night 💙

11/01/2023

We need your help!! Books in our Free Little Library are flying off the shelf. If you're finished with a children's book, drop it off at the museum!

10/27/2023

Join us this Saturday, October 28th from 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM to create a cute little ghost out of cheesecloth! 👻

10/20/2023

Have a chance to nab a SLOCM admission pass at CHC on Casa Street!

10/18/2023

Join us this Thursday, October 19th from 5 - 7 PM for the museum's free Moonlight Hours! 🌙✨

10/10/2023

Our Night at the Museum fundraiser is officially sold out!! The museum will be closed to the public Thursday, Friday, and Saturday for the event. 🦖

10/08/2023

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10/02/2023

Introducing… the Amazing Airmaze, sponsored by the Harold J. Miossi Charitable Trust!!

09/24/2023

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09/24/2023

Coming soon: Amazing Airmaze! Thanks, , for helping us get started!! ☁️

09/22/2023

Join us in the studio this Saturday, September 23rd from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM to create a beautiful bowl using tissue paper and a balloon! 🎈

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

Website

http://www.slocm.org/

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Have you had a chance to try out our new Augmented Reality Sandbox exhibit? Learn about elevation and topography while making lakes, dams and mountains!