San Luis Obispo Children's Museum

San Luis Obispo Children's Museum Where learn-by-doing begins! ✨🌻

“The San Luis Obispo Children’s Museum is a vibrant, interactive gem for families with young children.”
– USA Today
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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. Learning becomes fun because it is motiva

ted from within and shared with others. 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.

Meet Cash! He brings good energy and fun wherever he goes😊
05/28/2026

Meet Cash!
He brings good energy and fun wherever he goes😊

We loved welcoming the Guide Dogs for the Blind - San Luis Obispo Puppy Raisers to the museum a few weeks ago! Visitors ...
05/27/2026

We loved welcoming the Guide Dogs for the Blind - San Luis Obispo Puppy Raisers to the museum a few weeks ago! Visitors got to meet future guide dogs in training, learn about the incredible work these teams do, and see just how much dedication goes into raising these amazing pups. Thank you for spending the day with us and sharing your mission with our community!🌟

This Memorial Day, we honor and remember those who served. 🇺🇸 The Children’s Museum will be open for families who would ...
05/24/2026

This Memorial Day, we honor and remember those who served. 🇺🇸 The Children’s Museum will be open for families who would like to spend the day together with hands-on learning and play.

Looking for a fun and stress-free birthday party idea? Host your child’s special day at the museum!🎉Our birthday party p...
05/22/2026

Looking for a fun and stress-free birthday party idea? Host your child’s special day at the museum!🎉

Our birthday party package includes:
• Admission for up to 20 children
• Use of the party space from 10:30 AM–12:00 PM, then play until close
• Party table setup with tablecloths, napkins, plates, forks, and cups for all child guests
• Goodie bag for each child
• Personalized email invitations
• Cute Children’s Museum T-shirt for the birthday child
• 30 minutes of pre-party setup time

Best of all, you pick the theme — we handle the decorating and cleaning so you can enjoy the celebration! 🎉🎂

To book your party or for more information, visit:
https://www.slocm.org/birthdays

Join us TONIGHT from 5-7PM for our FREE Moonlight Hours!🌙
05/21/2026

Join us TONIGHT from 5-7PM for our FREE Moonlight Hours!🌙

Come check us out today at the Madonna Expo Center from 4–7 PM alongside other amazing SLO businesses! Stop by our booth...
05/20/2026

Come check us out today at the Madonna Expo Center from 4–7 PM alongside other amazing SLO businesses!

Stop by our booth for a chance to win a FREE museum membership. We’d love to see you there! 🤩

05/19/2026

A place made for play 🧡

From building and dancing to exploring and pretending, every corner of the museum is designed for curious minds and big adventures. Come play and make memories at the San Luis Obispo Children’s Museum! 🌟

Open Thursday–Monday | 10 AM–4 PM
📍1010 Nipomo Street

It was such a pleasure to welcome Phyllis Madonna back to her very own stage at the Children’s Museum! Her support helps...
05/18/2026

It was such a pleasure to welcome Phyllis Madonna back to her very own stage at the Children’s Museum!
Her support helps make all the twirls, plays, and dances possible. 💛

Have you explored Jellybean Junction? 🚆✨ Our third floor is perfect for little ones ages 5 and under, especially train l...
05/13/2026

Have you explored Jellybean Junction? 🚆✨
Our third floor is perfect for little ones ages 5 and under, especially train lovers! Kids can hop aboard a big train and even sit in the conductor’s seat for a little imaginative fun 👨‍✈️🚂✨

Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible moms, grandmas, and caregivers who nurture curiosity, spark creativity, and fil...
05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible moms, grandmas, and caregivers who nurture curiosity, spark creativity, and fill each day with kindness. Thank you for helping little minds learn, grow, and shine! 🩷💐

We’re open today and would love to celebrate with you and your little ones—stop by to make some sweet memories together!

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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