Best Children's Museums in California
6 children's museums in California
Hands-on museums designed for kids.
Reviewed by James Morgan. AI-assisted, human-edited. Our editorial standards
Childrens Museums
Bay Area Discovery Museum
Sausalito, California
Play-based exhibits at the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge let young kids climb, build, and imagine.
Childrens Museums
Children's Creativity Museum
San Francisco, California
Two floors of multimedia art, design, and innovation activities build creative confidence in San Francisco.
Childrens Museums
Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose
San Jose, California
Indoor and outdoor play zones, plus artists-in-residence, let young visitors learn through open-ended discovery.
Childrens Museums
Kidspace Children's Museum
Pasadena, California
A 3.5-acre outdoor playground of climbing, water play, and a real working farm near the Rose Bowl.
Childrens Museums
Pretend City Children's Museum
Irvine, California
A pint-sized city where kids run the grocery store, gas station, and more through play.
Childrens Museums
The New Children's Museum
San Diego, California
A San Diego museum where kids make art inside ever-changing, artist-designed installations.