Top Locations for Childrens Museums in California

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AChildren's Discovery Museum

Children's Discovery Museum
  • 180 Woz Way
    San Jose, CA 95110
  • 4082985437
4.5
71+ reviews, 3 sources
  • I don't know anyone yet who's disliked this place. I went when I was younger and had a blast! There's a lot of new stuff since then, and it's ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • As you can see by my address, we live in San Jose. We visit the Children's Discovery Museum about once a month. We started going as soon as my oldest could walk, and she's now 5. We've spent many happy hours there! It's great for younger children, about ages 1 through 8 or 9. (Happy Hollow on Sen... more on TripAdvisor

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Children's Discovery Museum
180 Woz Way
San Jose, CA 95110

BSan Luis Obispo Childrens Museum

San Luis Obispo Childrens Museum
  • 1010 Nipomo St.
    San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
  • +1 805 544 KIDS
  • Overview The San Luis Obispo Children's Museum provides education through exploration -- enabling preschool through elementary age children to learn about subjects such as health, safety, history, humanities, science, nature, the arts, and their community through entertaining, enticing, quality hands-on e... more on MuseumStuff.com
  • Overview Preschool through elementary-age children learn about health, history, safety, science, nature and the arts through a series of ... more on TripAdvisor

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San Luis Obispo Childrens Museum
1010 Nipomo St.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

CCalifornia Science Center

California Science Center
  • 700 State Drive
    Los Angeles, CA 90037
  • +1 323 724 3623
4.5
6+ reviews, 2 sources
  • Highlights: gift shop, restrooms, wheelchair accessible more
  • I've been to this museum with my kids twice. Once to just explore and the second time to see a special event (Titanic Exhibit). My kids both enjoyed every part of the museum, inside and out. From the earthquake simulation room to the health education room where you choose your food/meals for t... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • ...with loads of educational, hands-on free exhibits and extra-charge attractions including the High Wire Bicycle, Motion-Based Simulator, Cave Climb, and IMAX, ... more on Amazon.com

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California Science Center
700 State Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90037

DSanta Barbara Museum of Natural History

Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
  • 2559 Puesta del Sol Road
    Santa Barbara, CA 93105
  • +1 805 682 4711
5.0
2+ reviews, 1 sources
  • I really enjoyed the live butterfly exhibit at the Museum. The outdoor pavilion hosts what seemed like thousands of live butterflies ... more on TripAdvisor
  • Aw, I have so many nice memories of the Museum of Natural History. I had lots of favorite exhibits when I was a kid that I never got tired of coming ... more on Yelp

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Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
2559 Puesta del Sol Road
Santa Barbara, CA 93105

ETy Warner Sea Center

Ty Warner Sea Center
  • 211 Stearns Wharf
    Santa Barbara, CA
  • +1 805 962 2526
5.0
1+ reviews, 1 sources
  • Highlights: gift shop, restrooms, wheelchair accessible more
  • The Ty Warner Sea Center just opened an exhibit Sharks...bite size and it was wonderful. We have a three year old and have visited the Sea Center in the past and the entire family has always enjoyed it. We decided to head up to Santa Barbara for Memorial Day weekend and stopped into the Sea Cente... more on TripAdvisor
  • Extra star for the staff and volunteers who were SO friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. They really seemed like they enjoyed what they were doing and ... more on Yelp

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Ty Warner Sea Center
211 Stearns Wharf
Santa Barbara, CA

FBay Area Discovery Museum

Bay Area Discovery Museum
  • 557 McReynolds Road
    Sausalito, CA
  • 415 / 339-3900
4.5
49+ reviews, 3 sources
  • Highlights: visitor center, restrooms more
  • I love the Discovery museum. There are activities and exhibits for all ages. My 2+ year old loves the water play area complete with play fish and a streaming bubbly brook. When she gets older the new pirate ship will be a hit, I am sure. There are many other highlights, too many to ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • ...in a complex of historic buildings by the bay near the north end of the Golden Gate Bridge, the museum comprises a Media Clubhouse with games, art, music, animation, video ... more on Amazon.com

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Bay Area Discovery Museum
557 McReynolds Road
Sausalito, CA

GAntique Gas and Steam Engine Museum

Antique Gas and Steam Engine Museum
  • 2040 North Santa Fe Avenue
    North San Diego County City of Vista, CA, 92083
  • +1 760 941 1791
5.0
1+ reviews, 1 sources
  • Highlights: gift shop more
  • I remember when I was young having great memories of going there. There is so much to see you cant get it all in from one visit. The people there are always happy to answer any questions, and everything in 100% origional. I havent been in quite a few years, ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • Overview Turn-of-the-century farm equipment is on display here at Southern California's only \"early farm life\" museum. Giant threshers, combines and steam-driven balers fill this museum and represent the farming techniques that turned the Northern San Diego County area into one of the nation's leading a... more on Yahoo! Travel

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Antique Gas and Steam Engine Museum
2040 North Santa Fe Avenue
North San Diego County City of Vista, CA, 92083

HHammer Museum

  • 10899 Wilshire Blvd
    Los Angeles,CA,90024
  • +1 310 443 7000
4.5
39+ reviews, 2 sources
  • Being a UCLA student, I wish I took more advantage of this museum (especially since we have free admission). I've only been there twice, once recently for ... more on OpenList.com
  • I love the Hammer Museum. As great as it is to go to the Getty Center and enjoy the physical splendor, I think the actual exhibits and the programs are ... more on Yelp

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Hammer Museum
10899 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles,CA,90024

ISan Diego Model Railroad Museum

San Diego Model Railroad Museum
  • 1649 El Prado
    San Diego, CA, 92101
  • +1 619 696 0199
4.0
16+ reviews, 3 sources
  • Highlights: gift shop more
  • With N,HO, & O gages there is a size for all to enjoy. The workmanship in each exhibit is amazing. Many of the minitures look so real to life. These exhibit are all works in progress with new ones being added all the time. So understand that there will be unfinished works, that to me shows how mu... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • Nice collection of photographs with rotating exhibits. Color and Black/White. Takes about an hour to see it all. more on TripAdvisor

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San Diego Model Railroad Museum
1649 El Prado
San Diego, CA, 92101

JCalifornia African-American Museum

California African-American Museum
  • 600 State Drive
    Exposition Park, Los Angeles, CA, 90037
  • +1 213 744 7432
4.0
7+ reviews, 3 sources
  • Highlights: wheelchair accessible more
  • I went to an event there on a Sunday called Target Sundays at CAAM and it was amazing. The exhibits at the museum are pretty good but the Target Sundays program was excellent for the whole family and it was free! Music, ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • I went here for the first time a couple years ago for another class paper/project. I'm so glad my professor ... more on Yelp

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California African-American Museum
600 State Drive
Exposition Park, Los Angeles, CA, 90037