The New Children's Museum
The New Children's Museum is an arts–based children's museum in downtown San Diego, California, whose mission is to "stimulate imagination, creativity and critical thinking in children and families through inventive and engaging experiences with contemporary art". Further out, Mexico–United States border wall is 12 mi away. Expect 67–83°F afternoons in the mildest months, January to December.
A museum inside San Diego
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The New Children's Museum is inside San Diego, which has 508 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov and Dec
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 67–83°. When to go ↓
An airport 2 miles away
San Diego (SAN) has airline service, about 2 miles from The New Children's Museum.
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The New Children's Museum
The New Children's Museum is an arts–based children's museum in downtown San Diego, California, whose mission is to "stimulate imagination, creativity and critical thinking in children and families through inventive and engaging experiences with contemporary art". The museum commissions contemporary artists to create room-sized art installations (playscapes) for children to interact with and explore; it has collaborated with hundreds of artists since opening in 2008. The museum is housed in a dynamic space designed by architect Rob Wellington Quigley and is one of the first green museums in California.
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Hotels and campgrounds near The New Children's Museum
Lodging nearby is in San Diego (508) and Coronado (32).
- 1Mexico–United States border wall
- 2Petco Park
- 3Snapdragon Stadium
- 4San Diego Zoo
- 5USS Midway Museum
- 6Balboa Park
- 7SeaWorld San Diego
- 8Pechanga Arena
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From The New Children's Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego | in town | — | 508 401 hotels · 27 motels · 25 inns & B&Bs · 17 lodges & cabins · 20 hostels · 13 campgrounds · 5 RV parks | 1,406,106 | $907K | C− |
| Coronado | 4 mi south | 5 min | 32 24 hotels · 3 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins | 21,094 | $2,000K | C |
| Chula Vista | 10 mi southeast | 15 min | 44 27 hotels · 7 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 3 campgrounds · 5 RV parks | 275,533 | $759K | C |
| National City | 5 mi southeast | 10 min | 14 10 hotels · 4 motels | 57,807 | $612K | D |
| El Cajon | 14 mi northeast | 20 min | 20 12 hotels · 6 motels · 2 RV parks | 101,755 | $682K | C− |
| Imperial Beach | 11 mi south | 15 min | 13 9 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 RV park | 25,206 | $857K | C+ |
| La Mesa | 10 mi northeast | 15 min | 11 8 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins | 59,914 | $812K | C |
| Carlsbad | 30 mi north | 45 min | 68 57 hotels · 5 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds | 112,260 | $1,257K | C+ |
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Next door to The New Children's Museum
These well-known places are within 13 miles.
Big draw112 mi LandmarkMexico–United States border wall
2in town Stadium & arenaPetco Park
Big draw36 mi Stadium & arenaSnapdragon Stadium
42 mi Zoo & aquariumSan Diego Zoo4.0M visitors a year
5in town MuseumUSS Midway Museum
62 mi Park & preserveBalboa Park
75 mi Theme parkSeaWorld San Diego4.0M visitors a year
84 mi TheatrePechanga ArenaPhoto credits
Mexico–United States border wall: Földhegy, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Petco Park: Mds08011, CC BY 4.0 · Snapdragon Stadium: Terrible Tim, CC BY-SA 4.0 · San Diego Zoo: en:User:Cburnett, CC BY-SA 3.0 · USS Midway Museum: Christian David, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Balboa Park: Antoine Taveneaux, CC BY-SA 3.0 · SeaWorld San Diego: ZooFari, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Pechanga Arena: Nehrams2020, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Asked about The New Children's Museum
Is The New Children's Museum in San Diego?
Yes. It’s inside San Diego, CA.
When is the best time to visit The New Children's Museum?
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, with highs of 67–83°.
How far is The New Children's Museum from Irvine and Santa Ana?
About 75 miles northwest of Irvine and about 82 miles northwest of Santa Ana, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to The New Children's Museum?
San Diego (SAN), about 2 miles away.
Where should I stay near The New Children's Museum?
San Diego (in town, 508 places to stay), Coronado (4 mi, 32 places to stay) and Chula Vista (10 mi, 44 places to stay).
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