Children's Museums

Monterey County Youth Museum

Name: Monterey County Youth Museum
Address: 425 Washington St, Monterey, CA 93940, Monterey, CA, US
Telephone: (831) 649-6444
Rating: 4.7

★★★★☆ 4.7 (402 reviews)

📍 425 Washington St, Monterey, CA 93940

📞 (831) 649-6444

🌐 www.mymuseum.org

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🕐 Hours

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	10 AM–5 PM
Thursday	10 AM–5 PM
Friday	10 AM–5 PM
Saturday	10 AM–5 PM
Sunday	10 AM–5 PM

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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. Features nine gallery areas with over 50 hands-on exhibits representing key industries of Monterey County, providing locally-themed educational experiences. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 402 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Children's Museum
Best For: Toddlers to school age (2-8 years)
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

💡 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
⭐Maintains affordable admission pricing at $10 per person with free entry for children under 24 months, plus same-day re-entry privileges included with daily admission

💬 What Visitors Say

💬Consider getting a membership if you plan to visit more than once or twice per year. Reviews show regular visitors switched to membership after their first visit due to frequent returns, and membership includes guest passes, 10% gift shop discount, and discounts on birthday parties and camps.
🕐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.
💡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.
💬Know that you can re-enter the museum on the same day with your ticket until closing time, making it flexible to leave for lunch or a beach visit and return without paying again.
💡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.