Open Thursday to Monday 10am - 4pm Come play!
Star Wars: May the Fun Be With You!
Friday, October 9, 2026
The Historic Octagon Barn
Tickets are on sale now for our Annual Benefit!
Join us on our next adults-only galactic journey in support of the San Luis Obispo Children’s Museum. Come disguised as your favorite STAR WARS character, refuel at the Cantina, enjoy the Silent Droid Disco, and compete in missions with your squadron.
“The San Luis Obispo Children’s Museum is a vibrant, interactive gem for families with young children.” – USA Today
Proud to have been voted BEST OF THE CENTRAL COAST 2026! Gold in Family Attraction and Bronze in Museums!
Access Programs
There are many ways to visit the Museum for free or at reduced rates!
Moonlight Hours
Visit for free from 5-7pm every third Thursday of the month.
Learn more.
Museums for All
Have a SNAP/EBT card? Get up to four admissions for only $3 each.
Learn more.
Library Partnership
Sign up for a kids library card in SLO County and receive one free admissions pass.
SLO County Libraries.
Admission Discounts
Available for Seniors and Military personnel. Children two and under are always free.
See our admission rates.
Reciprocal
Members of children's museums with reciprocal benefits enter for half off up to six guests.
Learn more.
City Play Pass
We’ve partnered with the City of SLO and CAPSLO to provide free admission passes to our housing insecure neighbors.
We’re here to support you!
We support the fundraising efforts of our community and other child-centered organizations.
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
Thank you to our donors!
The mission of the San Luis Obispo Children’s Museum is to inspire learning through play.