Written By : CHRISTIAN WAIZINGER
When most kids hear the word “museum,” the immediate follow up is usually a grand, “Do we have to?” as they picture aisles upon aisles of ancient texts, unrecognizable fossils and illegible hieroglyphics. Needless to say, it is not their first pick for an ideal way to spend an afternoon, but if you were to shut down the search for a fun, educational experience in SoCal by ruling out museums, you’d be missing out on an opportunity to expand their minds and create memories. Southern California is chock-full of some of the best kid-friendly museums in the country. Featuring everything from action-packed interactive experiences and immersive tours of their favorite animals’ natural homes to loads of puzzles, brain-teasers and games, these 10 kid-friendly museums in SoCal are sure to turn that dreaded “do we have to?” into a resounding “when can we come back?!”
Credit: Chris Woods
For those looking to help their kids foster creativity in a fun and exciting way, the New Children’s Museum in San Diego is a must-visit. With a series of hands-on art-making activities, playgrounds, demonstrations and galleries, the New Children’s Museum aims to expose kids to the magic of artistic creation by letting them explore, experiment and learn about the art of the past, present and future. Whether it be at the clay studio, innovators lab or on the lawn of their museum park, this museum is sure to put a smile on your child’s face.
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