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Location
Best time
Arrive before 3:30pm as this is the final entry time; plan your visit accordingly to avoid being turned away or having insufficient time to explore
Best time
The museum is closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays, so plan your visit for Thursday through Monday; weekday mornings likely offer fewer crowds than weekends
About San Luis Obispo Children's Museum
Fun, hands-on activities for kids. A range of temporary & permanent interactive exhibits designed to inspire learning through play.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Children's Museum
- Hours
- Thursday–Monday 10am–4pm
- Mission
- Inspire learning through play
- Award
- Best of the Central Coast 2026 — Gold in Family Attraction
What visitors say
The San Luis Obispo Children's Museum is a delightful destination for families with young children. With its three floors of interactive exhibits, it offers a perfect blend of fun and learning for kids aged 2 to 10. The hands-on…
A small but fun children's museum tastefully designed with many activities that can keep kids engaged for hours. It really exceeded our expectations and is some place we are looking forward to visiting again!
The Children's Museum is absolutely fabulous. Great for all ages. The director, Madison Graham, perfectly coordinates 3 stories of indoor and outdoor engaging interactive displays and equipment. There is pay parking on the street. Plan…
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Did You Know?
- The museum offers free admission during Moonlight Hours (5-7pm on the third Thursday of each month), making it an exceptionally affordable family outing
- SNAP/EBT cardholders receive discounted admission at just $3 per person (up to 4 people), plus free admission is available with a SLO County library card, demonstrating strong community access initiatives
- The museum features three floors of interactive exhibits designed for children ages 2-10, with hands-on activities and art studios that reviewers report can keep kids engaged for 1.5+ hours
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