Children's Museums
New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU)
📍 106 E Main St, Los Gatos, CA 95030🕐 Hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–4 PM |
About New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU)
Art & history museum with studio space. Museum & community hub featuring art & history exhibits, plus studio space for workshops & training. NUMU features a dedicated art/crafts studio space where children can create artwork inspired by exhibitions, with comfortable seating for parents to relax while supervising. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 79 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Art Museum
- Location
- 106 E. Main Street, Los Gatos, CA
- Hours
- Thursday-Sunday, 10 AM-4 PM
- Programs
- Exhibitions, lectures, talks, tours, workshops for all ages
- Membership
- Available
💡 Did You Know?
- NUMU features a dedicated art/crafts studio space where children can create artwork inspired by exhibitions, with comfortable seating for parents to relax while supervising
- The museum offers free admission for Los Gatos residents and participates in free first Sundays community programming
- NUMU exhibits youth art from across Santa Clara County, including curated shows like 'Dreamscapes' featuring 80+ juried submissions from emerging local artists
- The museum combines art exhibitions on the upper level with a dedicated local history museum section on the lower level focused on Los Gatos history
💬 What Visitors Say
- Visit on the first Sunday of each month for free admission if you're a Los Gatos resident, or check for rotating free community days to save on entry fees
- Plan for about 1 hour to fully experience the museum. Start on the upper level to see video/sound installations, then explore the lower level's art/crafts room and local history exhibits
- Bring children to the lower level art/crafts room where kids can draw and create while parents relax and enjoy the exhibitions—it's designed as a dual-experience space for families
- Check the rotating exhibition schedule before visiting, as the museum frequently features unique curated shows like youth art exhibits and emerging local artist collections that are worth returning for
- Take advantage of the museum's lectures, talks, and workshops offered throughout the year to deepen your understanding of the exhibitions and connect with the local art community
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