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Where Learn-by-Doing Begins!
 

Visit us Thursday - Monday 10am - 4pm!

 
Upcoming Programs and Events
In the Studio: Butterfly Sponge Painting
Apr 25
In the Studio: Butterfly Sponge Painting
Guide Dogs Visit the Museum
Apr 27
Guide Dogs Visit the Museum
Beaded Butterfly Feeder
Apr 27
Beaded Butterfly Feeder
 

Help us bring our exhibits and programs to life by donating items from our Amazon wishlist.

 

We’re here to support you!

We will always support the fundraising efforts of our community and other child-centered organizations.

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Location

1010 Nipomo Street
San Luis Obispo CA 93401

 

Visit us!

Thursday – Monday
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Final entry 3:30 PM

Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays

Contact

Info Line
805 544 KIDS

Business Line
805 545 5874

Email
info@slocm.org

Let’s be friends!

This four-foot coloring banner, featuring several popular attractions all around San Luis Obispo County, was hand-drawn by a Cal Poly student! Come color this banner while you reacquaint yourself with our beautiful city— all week in The Studio!
Join us this Saturday, May 20th to create your own butterfly feeder! This activity will take place during both sessions, beginning at 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM. Hope to see you there 🦋🐛
Join us this Thursday, May 18th, from 5-7 PM for our monthly Moonlight Hours! During this event, admission to the museum is free. Hope to see you there 🌙⭐
Join us this Saturday, May 13th from 10-12 PM to learn about emotional regulation through exploring the tactile sense! This event is hosted by a Child Development senior project group from Cal Poly. See you then!
Cuesta Drama presents: Flora and Ulysses An imaginative 10-year-old, Flora Belle Buckman, is in for a surprise when she witnesses an incident involving a self-propelled vacuum and a squirrel. Based on the book by Kate DiCamillo. Use coupon code SLO
I love my new job working at the children’s museum, but I’m ready to go home! Did you forget me outside in the playscape?
Join us this Thursday, May 4th from 5-7 PM for the museum’s My Time event! This is a free event that celebrates LGBTQIA+ families in our community 🏳️‍🌈 Sponsored by: Growing Together: an LGBTQ+ Fund held at the Community Foundation San
Four generations of the Blau Family all visiting the museum together. So amazing!! Thanks for sharing 😁
Come to the museum this Saturday to create one of these cute little weirdos! For more info, visit our website!
Join us this Thursday, April 20th from 5-7 PM for our free moonlight hours!! We offer free hours as a way to broaden the children’s museum’s visitor base and reach out to underserved communities. See you there!! 🌙⭐️
Absolutely adorable photos sent in by @tessawarnerphoto ❤️ If you want to see your kiddos in these cute and comfortable t-shirts, check out our gift shop! We have several unique t-shirt designs, including the ones pictured here.
The vertical Lego wall is back and better than ever! Come check it out!

Thank you to our donors!

 

The mission of the San Luis Obispo Children’s Museum is to inspire learning through play.

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