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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

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

11/08/2026

Have you voted today? 💛🗳️ Help support the San Luis Obispo Children’s Museum in Best of the Central Coast!

You can vote once daily in all four of our nominated categories:

🌟 Stay & Play: Attraction & Family Attraction
🌟 Services: Non-Profit Organization
🌟 Things to Do: Museum

Voting closes Friday, November 13 at 5 PM!

Visit the link in our bio or go to https://www.votecentralcoast.com to cast your vote. We appreciate your support! 🤍

11/06/2026

It’s Museums on Us weekend! 💳🌟 With a Bank of America card, enjoy one free general admission during the first full weekend of every month by showing your card and photo ID at admissions.

Come spend the weekend playing, exploring, and making memories with us! 😊

11/03/2026

Join us Wednesday, November 4th 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.

11/03/2026

November is bringing all things fall to The Studio! Come get creative with nature-inspired crafts, forest friends and fun projects throughout the month! 🍂🌲

🌰 November 5–9 | Acorn Keepsake
🦉 November 12–16 | Pinecone Forest Friends
🦊 November 19–23 | Woodland Animal Masks
🍄 November 27–30 | Mushroom Village Collage

SATURDAY DISCOVERY LAB:
November 14th, 11 AM–1 PM | Forest Floor Hideaway
Get creative and build a cozy fox den using sticks, moss, leaves and pine needles! Discover how foxes use their dens for shelter, warmth and raising their little ones, called kits.

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

HAPPY NOVEMBER! 🍁🍄🦊

10/29/2026

Wear a costume when you visit on Saturday, October 31st and get a free pass for your next visit!

No tricks, just a sweet treat from us! 🍬🎃

10/28/2026

Little alien duckies are hiding around the museum until the end of October! Keep your eyes peeled, find one, and take your new little friend home! 💚👽

Happy hunting! 🛸

10/27/2026

We’ve been nominated for Best of the Central Coast! 🎉💛

Show some love for the San Luis Obispo Children’s Museum and cast your vote for us!

🗳️ Click the link in our bio or visit https://www.votecentralcoast.com to vote!

10/21/2026

Your SLOCM membership opens the door to adventures far beyond SLO! 🌎💛

Through the Association of Children’s Museums Reciprocal Network, eligible members receive 50% off admission at more than 200 children’s museums across the U.S. and Canada.

Look for the red “R” logo on your membership card to see if you qualify. This benefit is included with our Play Every Day and Endless Play memberships!

Ready for your next adventure? Visit findachildrensmuseum.org to explore participating museums and learn more! ✨

10/19/2026

The Force was strong at our Star Wars event! 💫🚀 It’s been 10 days since the big night, and we’re still talking about how awesome it was!

A huge thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate with us and support the Children’s Museum. Your support helps us continue creating hands-on experiences that inspire kids to explore, discover, and let their imaginations run wild. While the event may be over, the fun and impact continue! 💙✨

A special thank you to the 501st Legion for joining us and helping bring the galaxy far, far away to life! The 501st Legion ⭐️

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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