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Location
Best time
Visit on Wednesday mornings to experience the special Toddler Gymnastics class with Miss Shae, which is included with daily admission and is highly praised by reviewers as a standout weekly program.
Visitor tip
The Creation Station with hot glue guns and craft supplies is a favorite for older kids and school-age children, so plan to spend time here especially if your child is past the toddler stage.
Visitor tip
The museum maintains high cleanliness standards and staff are attentive and welcoming. Plan for a 2-3 hour visit for toddlers and young children, as there are over 50 exhibits across nine galleries to explore.
About Monterey County Youth Museum
Children's museum with hands-on exhibits. This colorful museum for toddlers & bigger kids features interactive exhibits with a local theme.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Children's Museum
- Highlights
- 9 gallery areas with 50+ hands-on exhibits, weekly programs, birthday parties
- Admission
- $10 adults and children; free under 24 months
- Location
- Downtown Monterey, minutes from beach
What visitors say
Monterey County Youth Museum is a small place but big enough for children to dream big and explore. MY Museum is meant for children to use their imagination and role playing. My nieces and nephews are a bit older so they liked the MY…
Oh my gosh, what an amazing gem for little kids! Our toddler was so in love, we had to get the membership. We now go every week on Wednesday, they do a special gymnastics class with the marvelous Miss Shae, such fun! Shae is a gem, and…
Our daughter really enjoyed this place for a fun afternoon break. There are lots of things for kids to play with, and the creative center was pretty cool where they can make crafts with all the supplies and even hot glue guns. If you…
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Did You Know?
- Features nine gallery areas with over 50 hands-on exhibits representing key industries of Monterey County, providing locally-themed educational experiences
- Voted #1 Place for a Birthday Party in Monterey in 2025, indicating significant community recognition for event programming
- Offers weekly recurring programs including specialized toddler gymnastics classes led by staff instructors, integrated directly into museum admission
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