Children's Museum of Stockton
Hours
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Overview
The Children's Museum of Stockton is a fun and educational experience from the moment young visitors step through the door. The museum features hands-on, play-based exhibits that will enhance a child's understanding of how the world works. It specializes in fostering social, physical, and imaginative well-being of all children who enter its doors.
Everything from Stockton's history, including Stockton PD vehicles, fire department fire truck, an RTD bus, a tractor, and a Food 4 Less grocery setup. There is a Health Lab with a stationary bike to get the blood flowing, exhibits on the power of pneumatics, the Amazing Airways exhibit, and so much more!
Destination Space is the newest Children's Museum exhibit. This spectacular new exhibit integrates STEM education and the inspiring story of José Hernández, a young Stockton boy who dreamed of becoming an astronaut and chased that dream to the stars.
The Children's Museum also hosts birthday parties, field trips, special events, and free admission days throughout the year!
Admission:
- $10.00 per person
- Children under 1 year are free
- Members must show their Membership ID and other government issued photo ID at the door during normal business hours to receive membership benefits.
- An authorized adult must be present to receive membership benefits. Children cannot receive membership benefits without being accompanied by an authorized adult.
Pro Tip: Just across the street is the historic Waterfront Warehouse, which houses numerous businesses including Nena's Mexican Restaurant. With delicious cuisine and a beautiful delta view, Nena's is a great spot to dine at after checking out the museum.
Amenities
- Family Friendly
- Featured Partner
- Free Parking
- Gift Shop
- Museum
Ok, so the basics first! Easy to find, plenty of free parking, $10 per person to get in, no reservation required, no time limit once you’re in! Restrooms, a breastfeeding pod, a full room where you can sit down and have a snack (that you bring yourself). A sink for washing your hands and TONS of hand sanitizer stations throughout the building. Went on a random weekday afternoon and almost felt like we had the place to ourselves! Now the good stuff! This was my family’s first trip here and I can say with confidence, it will not be our last! This place is phenomenal! So many amazing activities for kids young and old! Everything in the place is fully interactive. Everything from the actual full size firetruck, police car/motorcycle, ambulance, helicopter and bus! All things you can play, climb and turn knobs, and dials and turn on lights and sounds! Build your own LEGO racer and send it flying down the massive track. Make shadows that come to life in the dark! Build a house or a rocket ship. Make a news anchor movie. Spend hours in the fully functional grocery store, pushing your cart around, collecting your Jello, cereal, fruit snacks and vegetables. Then when you’re done, actually ring them all up from a cashier and pay using the touchpad. Indoor slide and play area for kids. Outdoor play area for kids. Water table, tractor and puzzles. I can go on and on and not even mention all of the massive interactive magnetic walls where you can send balls down and turn gears. It is fun, cheap, and every parent I saw were all doing the same thing as my wife and I, engaging with our kids having the time of our lives! Highly recommended! FYI, we read there was a gift shop, I asked and was told no, there never was one.
Hours of fun education! Although some of it could use a refresher or update, it's totally worth it. The staff was kind and friendly, and we had plenty to do. I kept thinking we'd seen everything, and then we'd round a corner to discover more! Some areas were perfect for under 4 years, while others were better for 5+ years. I would say the prime focus is on kids ages 2-10, but any students will benefit from their time here. I had a blast too!
I remember visiting this museum when I was in elementary. Now years later I brought my son to experience it and he had a great time. The Food 4 Less section was the main thing I remembered when I visited many years ago. We went early morning so there wasn’t a lot of people but I didn’t mind. I will say it was a little cold inside but besides that it was great to reminisce and see my son have a great time. Some of the displays did have buttons that didn’t work luckily a kid’s imagination works around that.
my grand children love it. they have fun with the food 4less shopping section, the ambulance, fire truck, and oh! i love the area where they allow kids to do arts and craft.
This was such an awesome place. Very reasonable entry fee. So much to do and so entertaining. My daughter had a blast and asked to come back again another time. They had a cute scavenger hunt with a prize at the end. Cute gift shop with super affordable items. Nice playground with a picnic area in the back. Highly recommend for kids 10 and below.
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