The New Children's Museum

The New Children's Museum We’re called The New Children’s Museum because there’s always something new to experience & discover!
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The New Children’s Museum is a dynamic new model of a museum that celebrates children and the arts. As a San Diego non-profit, our Museum empowers children to think, play and create through engaging exhibitions, art-making activities, artistic performances, and educational opportunities. Serving all ages, from toddler to preteen, The New Children's Museum inspires new ways to see the world through the language of art.

Military families, enjoy free admission this summer! 🇺🇸❤️Now till July 29, active-duty military families can enjoy FREE ...
06/17/2026

Military families, enjoy free admission this summer! 🇺🇸❤️

Now till July 29, active-duty military families can enjoy FREE admission every Wednesday at The New Children’s Museum. Spend the day exploring immersive art installations, making art together, and creating memories as a family. 🎨🩷

✨ Free admission for active-duty military members with 4 guests (5 tickets total).
🎨 Present your active military ID at our Welcome Desk
❤️ If the service member is deployed, a valid active-duty dependent ID will also be accepted

🎟️ Plan your visit here: https://bit.ly/ncmvisit

Can't make it on a Wednesday? No worries, active-duty military personnel receive discounted admission year-round for with a valid military ID. Thank you for your service and for being a valued part of our Museum community. 🤗🩷

06/13/2026

They have no IDEA what’s waiting at The New Children's Museum… but they should come find out 😉🎨

📍 The New Children's Museum
🗓️ Wednesdays-Mondays (closed on Tuesdays)
⏰ 9am-4pm
🎟️ Get tickets here: https://bit.ly/ncmvisit

We are celebrating a major win for San Diego's arts and culture community! 🎉This week, the San Diego City Council approv...
06/13/2026

We are celebrating a major win for San Diego's arts and culture community! 🎉

This week, the San Diego City Council approved a budget that restores a significant portion of proposed arts and culture funding through a collaborative public-private partnership, including support from the Prebys Foundation and County of San Diego. Mayor Todd Gloria has since signed the approved budget.

We are deeply grateful and proud to stand alongside the arts and culture organizations, artists, advocates, community members, philanthropic partners, and local elected leaders who spoke up, attended meetings, submitted comments, shared their stories, and demonstrated the vital role arts and culture play in our region.

Thank you to Arts & Culture SD and SD Art Matters for their leadership throughout this advocacy effort, and to everyone who made their voice heard in support of arts and culture. We are grateful to be part of a creative community that showed up, spoke out, and championed the importance of arts and culture throughout our region.

06/11/2026

Mass Creativity Day is around the corner! 🥳🎨

Join us for a FREE, all-ages celebration of creativity, community, and imagination at Museum Park, just across from The New Children's Museum. Enjoy hands-on art-making, live music, family-friendly activities, and free admission to the Museum throughout the day.

Our 2026 theme roots in "The Worlds We Grow", inspired by the imaginative worlds of Saya Woolfalk (she/her) and our latest installation, "Woodswoman: Earthseed". 🦋✨

📅 Save the date: Saturday, June 27, 2026
📍 The New Children's Museum
⏰ Join us from 9am-3pm for a full day of creativity, community, and celebration!

Funding for our Mass Creativity program is provided in part by City of San Diego Cultural Affairs, County of San Diego, Amazon, Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation, First 5 San Diego, and City of San Diego CPPS Funds.

For more than four years, "El Más Allá" by Panca (she/her/ella) has been an important and beloved part of The New Childr...
06/10/2026

For more than four years, "El Más Allá" by Panca (she/her/ella) has been an important and beloved part of The New Children's Museum experience, creating moments of joy, imagination, and connection for countless children and families.

Following a recent assessment, the slide component of the installation was determined to have reached the end of its usable lifespan. Because the slide is such an integral part of the artwork, The New Children's Museum and Panca have been in ongoing conversation about the future of the installation.

Together, we have made the thoughtful decision to begin deinstalling "El Más Allá" starting July 21, and the slide will remain closed until it is fully removed.

We recognize that this news may feel bittersweet for many members of our community. As always, guest safety, thoughtful stewardship of our exhibitions, and respectful collaboration with artists remain central to our work. We are deeply grateful to Panca for her creativity, partnership, and the lasting impact "El Más Allá" has had on children and families since its installation in 2021.

As a contemporary art museum, we continually evolve our exhibitions and installations, creating opportunities for new artistic experiences while honoring the impact of the works that have shaped our community. We are grateful for all that "El Más Allá" has contributed to the Museum experience and look forward to the new opportunities for creativity, play, and discovery that lie ahead for our community.

✨ What an unforgettable evening. ✨Thank you to everyone who joined us for Beyond the Canvas @ NCM, our annual fundraisin...
06/09/2026

✨ What an unforgettable evening. ✨

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Beyond the Canvas @ NCM, our annual fundraising event supporting The New Children's Museum's mission to spark creativity, exploration, and a sense of belonging through interactive art experiences.

Guests enjoyed an exclusive first look at Woodswoman: Earthseed by artist Saya Woolfalk (she/her), a thought-provoking and imaginative installation inspired by Octavia E. Butler's Earthseed philosophy. The evening featured a curated reception, immersive dining experience, and a special conversation with the artist, inviting us all to reflect on transformation, imagination, and the futures we can create together.

Events like this help ensure that more children and families can experience the power of art, creativity, and play. Support raised through the evening helps expand access to interactive art experiences, educational programs, and opportunities for young people to imagine, explore, and create. Together, we're helping build a more creative, connected, and inspired community.

Thank you for being part of this inspiring night and for helping us grow a more creative future for all. 🌱💛

Last week, the NCM team attended a special art exhibition at Through the Fold Book Store featuring student artwork creat...
06/05/2026

Last week, the NCM team attended a special art exhibition at Through the Fold Book Store featuring student artwork created through our Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) program. The exhibition showcased the creativity, reflection, and growth of participating 4th and 5th grade students from Grant TK-8 School. It was inspiring to see the thoughtfulness, creativity, and care reflected in each student's artwork.

This innovative program was developed as collaboration between NCM, San Diego Unified School District, an Art Therapist, and a panel of project advisors. This curriculum empowers educators to use visual arts as a tool for fostering social-emotional learning. If your school is interested in participating in this program, contact us at [email protected] to learn more!

06/04/2026

We're kinda busy enjoying ceramics workshops in Artopia: NCM Creative Studios.
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Join an upcoming workshop:

Next Saturday, June 13
Clay Together: Ceramics At The Wheel (Ages 5–7 with Adult) | 10:30am-12pm
Intro to the Pottery Wheel: Ceramics Workshop (Adults, Teens, Kids 8+) | 1pm-3pm

Workshops on Saturday, June 20
Intro to the Pottery Wheel: Ceramics Workshop (Adults, Teens, Kids 8+) | 10am-12pm
Intro to the Pottery Wheel: Ceramics Workshop (Adults, Teens, Kids 8+) | 1pm-3pm

Plan ahead and book your spot on our website here: https://bit.ly/artopia-weekend-ceramics

06/03/2026

You heard it here folks! 🪴✨

In just 3 days, "Woodswoman: Earthseed" by Saya Woolfalk, will open at The New Children’s Museum! Meet Gabrielle Wyrick (She/Her), our Chief Curator and Director of Art + Engagement.

Hear from Gab as she shares Saya's artistic vision, what guests can discover inside the installation, and why we’re thrilled to welcome "Woodswoman: Earthseed" to NCM! 🦋✨

Be one of the first ones to explore this new space. Plan your visit to NCM this Saturday, June 6 from 9am-4pm. Get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/ncmvisit

Woodswoman: Earthseed is brought to life in part by the visionary support of Prebys Foundation, City of San Diego Cultural Affairs, Henry Luce Foundation, PST ART presented by Getty, National Endowment for the Arts, Rosso Family Foundation, Mary and Lawrence Taylor, and Alaska Airlines.

This week, The New Children's Museum will host Beyond the Canvas on Thursday, June 4, our annual fundraising event in su...
06/02/2026

This week, The New Children's Museum will host Beyond the Canvas on Thursday, June 4, our annual fundraising event in support of our mission to spark creativity, exploration, and a sense of belonging through interactive art experiences. 🎨✨

Guests will have the opportunity to be part of something singular: an exclusive first look at Woodswoman: Earthseed by acclaimed artist Saya Woolfalk before the exhibition opens to the public.

The evening will feature a curated reception, a rotating journey through the new exhibition, an immersive three-course dinner, and a live conversation with the artist herself. Inspired by Octavia E. Butler's Earthseed philosophy that change is the only lasting truth, Woodswoman: Earths red invites visitors into a world of transformation, imagination, and possibility.

Every guest becomes part of the story, helping ensure that children and families across our region can continue to experience the power of contemporary art, creativity, and connection. Only a few tickets remain; join us in building the future we wish to see for our youth and families 🌱 Click here to learn more + reserve your ticket: https://bit.ly/beyond-the-canvas-2026

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