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    Chino Youth Museum

    4.2 (135 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Fiona T.

    My 21 months old enjoyed. Great price. Clean and no "weird" smell. Great family time.

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    Valerie M.

    We held our sons birthday party there 12/2025. The staff, Melanie and Anali, were amazing. The set up was great we did not have to add anything. Our guests loved the facility. Will definitely return many more times.

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    Natalya D.

    We really enjoyed the small but adventurous space. Everything was clean, and perfect for my 2.5 yo. The staff was really nice, and it was the perfect way to spend an afternoon!

    Jennifer T.

    we love checking out different museums in different cities so we were in town near chino and yelped this! it was a small small museum BUT our girls looooved it!!!! there was not that many kids playing at the time we went so it was like a whole little museum to ourselves!! the girls loved playing dress up! they also loved playing at the bank and of course the food kitchen area!! hahaha the employees were really nice and i think we talked to the manager and she was very nice and inviting us to come check out more of their events!! parking was free and it was just on the side and the building did look like an older building who would have thought a museum would be inside there. overall i would definitely come back here again if we were in the area!! would recommend to parents who have toddlers!

    Fun!
    Pamela R.

    We love the chino Youth museum!! The kids always have a blast doing some pretend play. We can't wait to go back!

    Full size police motorcycle to ride

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    My son and I had a lot of fun! They have many rooms for children to explore, play, and learn. Will definitely go back.

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    All the toys were not in their places and not much interactive toys anymore. Needs some updates. My kids weren't too excited in there.

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    My son was well entertained. Separate themed areas and kid friendly bathrooms. Girl and boy friendly

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    Great Museum to take your children to! Definitely, a must-do if you are in the Chino and Chino surrounding area!

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    Great place to take your toddler and interactive. You will spend a few hours there with your child.

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    Our toddler loved it! Friendly staff and lots for the kids to do. Perfect for the little gem that it is.

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    Nice little place to take my toddler to. Staff was very nice. It's a small place but my daughter loved it nonetheless.

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    Great place for toddlers , pretend city, very friendly staff, especially the manager.

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    Does anyone know if the groupon can be used on saturdays?

    Is this place small enough where I can keep a good eye on both of my kids at the same time?

    Yes. I felt comfortable letting my 5 and 3 year old explore the rooms on their own, which I normally wouldn't do. There is only one entry/ exit.

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    Planes of Fame

    Planes of Fame

    4.6
    (225 reviews)
    3.7 mi

    My son who is 5 years old is in love with aviation and specifically the Good Year Blimp. I found…read morePlanes of Fame because I learned that one of the retired Good Year Blimp gondolas lives at this museum. My son and I went on a whim and it was the best experience. Dr. Don and Bill were amazing staff and spent time with my son and I to ensure our experience was the best. We appreciate everyone at the Planes of Fame museum. We will be back!

    You'll find the Planes of Fame Museum on the northern perimeter of Chino airport when you see the…read moresilver F-86 Saber gate guardian as you drive up. This is one of the greatest private collections of historic aircraft anywhere, that rivals the big aviation museums across the country and is totally worth the trip out. Unlike those traditional museums, PoF keeps many of their planes in tip-top flying condition. I was told that of the 120 aircraft in their collection, 40 are in flying condition. You can tell those apart from their gleaming mirror polished surfaces and the oil pans under the engines to keep the floor clean. The multiple hangars house rare & historic restored aircraft from the Golden Age of Aviation, WWI, WWII and into the Jet Age. Some of the planes that I built as models from my childhood are here in 3D, full size in living color! The WWII birds are my favorites, such as the F4U Corsair (from Baa Baa Black Sheep TV show), P-47 Thunderbolt, P-40 Warhawk, B-17 Flying Fortress, B-25 Mitchell & P-38 Lightning. They even have Tom Cruise's personal P-51D Mustang that he flew in Top Gun: Maverick! They take extra nice care of it and fly it to wherever he needs it. Anything for Tom! Make sure to visit each building because you never know what you'll find. I spoke to a mechanic that was working on an engine for a T-33 jet trainer belonging to a private owner and he was very knowledgeable and friendly. The building towards the back houses a model workshop and it is a modeler's dream like a hobby shop that exploded! In the boneyard are a lot of propeller & jet planes that have seen better days and awaiting facelifts like their brethren in the hangars. Everybody here is amazingly friendly and super knowledgeable about the entire collection, so ask as many questions as you can. While I was wandering around like a kid in a candy store, a number of school groups were getting tours from the docents. I wish I had this while I was that age!

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    Raymond M Alf Museum of Paleontology

    4.5
    (83 reviews)
    8.0 mi

    Wow what a hidden gem!! The Raymond M Alf Museum of Paleontology is tucked away in Claremont on the…read moreWebb school campus. Since it is a high school, you must show your IDs at the gate to be given a badge to get onto campus. The museum is closed Sunday-Tuesday. Wednesday -Friday from 11am-5pm, and Saturday from 11am-5pm. Admission Pricing (March 2026): $12 General $9 Youth/Senior $9 Student with ID FREE 4 and under FREE CA teachers, EBT & WIC cardholders This museum is 2 levels. The top is a chronological walk through history and the bottom level is more of a hands-on interactive play area for kids. We spent about an hour at this museum. We had so much fun exploring history. In order we went through the Precambrian, Paleozoic, Mesozoic, and Cenozoic periods. The fossils and skeletons were so fascinating. This would have been such a great spot for a field trip back in grade school. I had a lot of fun exploring history and taking selfies. Highly recommended for those who enjoy dinosaurs, fossils, or history!

    This museum is on a college campus shout out to the grounds people the grass looks so beautiful. I…read morethought it was fake. It is a very clean very quiet campus. It cost $24 for two people to get into the museum. The parking was free, but you do have to check in with the parking guy he'll print you out a pass since it is still a college, but I post some pictures of the museum. It was somewhere nice to go especially in this heat. it's interesting to see the different artifacts and fossils. It's a nice little date day or kid date day but like I say, give it a try and you decide.

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    California Botanic Garden

    California Botanic Garden

    4.5
    (267 reviews)
    6.8 mi

    Claremont, CA This…read morebotanic garden has grown on me. You will find so many varieties of California native plants and they do have a nursery that is open on certain days, I think primarily weekends. What I love about this property is the sprawling amount of walkway to take a nice walk. You'll find enough shade along the way but many parts are not shaded. The pathways are decomposed granite concrete and or asphalt so it's like hiking in nature but without the dirt road or elevation gain. I also really love that it's not crowded here. It's also smack dab in the middle of nature so you will occasionally see wild animal poop on a path, cracks that have not been repaired, but none of that really bothers me. There's plenty of benches along the path and a restroom on one side of the property so plan accordingly. They used to have a nice gift shop here and now it is contained to a little outdoor kiosk where you check in. Being a member at a participating Garden allows us to unlimited annual visits at no additional charge. The American Horticultural Network of Gardens offers reciprocal membership. So if you're a member at one of their Gardens you automatically have access to all of the gardens in network, for no additinal charge. It is nice being a member at one garden having access to visit hundreds of gardens, I think now, 380 gardens which participate in this Network throughout parts of United States and Territories of U.S.A., Canada, and Cayman Islands. https://ahsgardening.org/ahs-garden-network/ I copy and pasted the exerpt below from AI but it has been a treat to see the blooms and how they change color, specifically Native California Buckwheat which can be seen along many hills and roadsides in California. To watch the differences in seasons and how the plant matures is quite fascinating: "Native California Buckwheat flowers start out white (or pale pink/creamy) and transition through shades of orange, cinnamon, rust, and deep red-brown as they age and dry out into summer and fall. Flower Color ChangesFresh Blooms (Spring): Tiny clusters open up as bright, clean white or pale pink.Aging and Drying (Summer): As the weather heats up and soil dries, the petals shift into rusty orange, copper, and tan.Late Season (Fall/Winter): The spent flower heads mature into deep rust-red and chocolate brown tones across the hillsides." I'm truly enjoy seeing the change of colors on each visit, they are so bright and vibrant!

    We visited for the Native Plant Festival in early April. It was so much fun. The vendors were…read moreawesome and the day was filled with so many wonderful activities. There's also a Native Plant Festival in October, as well. So be sure to mark your calendar. The grounds are amazing and the community is too.

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    Forest pavilion
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    Arboretum and Botanical Garden

    Arboretum and Botanical Garden

    4.5
    (544 reviews)
    14.0 mi

    Nice place for a stroll. It's no LA Arboretum but this 26-acre garden is free and more of an…read morearboretum on a college campus than a standalone. I met up with a friend that I hadn't seen for awhile and it was the perfect place to catch up during a walk around of the garden. I loved the pond with the lily pads and turtles, and the Heritage House surrounded by orange trees and roses. I was impressed by the amount of orange trees. It reminds you of why they call it Orange County. If I went to school here I'd be here probably once a week. Otherwise it's great to come if you live in the OC.

    Arboretum and Botanical Garden is a free attraction at Cal State University Fullerton. I'm not sure…read moreabout the weekdays, but my boyfriend and I came during the weekend and parking was free when we went to pay at the ticket stations. Yay! From the parking lot it was easy to follow the signs along to the garden. The garden had areas that represented Woodlands, Mediterranean, Dessert, and a Cultivated Collection. There were walking paths but I still recommend closed toed shoes since it's a bit sandy. They had many benches throughout for resting or handing out and admiring nature. We spent about an hour here, but to be fair I'm not that into nature. I GOT A BUG BITE and it swelled and was super itchy. Sigh. I think someone who super loved nature or wanted to take their time to hang out could take 2-3 admiring all the plant life. My FAVORITE moments here was when we came across wildlife. My favorite were the rabbit, turtle, and crane. It's beautiful. Great spot to get some steps in and absorb some sunlight.

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    Dried flowers, check near the back entrance and you can grab some when you leave
    Dried flowers, check near the back entrance and you can grab some when you leave
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    Rubel Castle

    Rubel Castle

    4.8
    (59 reviews)
    13.3 mi

    I cannot say enough wonderful things about our experience here at Rubel Castle. Our host, guide,…read moreand local "Rubelligent" volunteer, Ms. Kathleen had all the intel about this historical property. She was so knowledgeable and helped set the stage for us to slip into a forgotten era and get a glimpse of how imagination met inventiveness with a DIY charm. ~ A LITTLE BACKSTORY FOR YOU ~ It's not pronounced Rubel as Barney from Flintstones. Rather, it's like Target is to Targét when we are trying to be fancy. So that's Rubel as in "Roo-bell." Unlike modern-day construction, Rubel Castle wasn't built overnight. It was made of collected recyclables and construction rubble that spanned many decades and took several friends and volunteers to build it. For Michael, however, the lifetime inspiration was first sparked at the age of 9. His love for canons was where it started and the rest is history you can hear about on the tour. But don't just show up like we did randomly one day. To book, visit RubelTours.org and make a reservation. ~ OUR TOUR EXPERIENCE ~ It's as if Michael Rubel, the creator and mastermind of this enchanted dominion had intended it to be--magical. Built in the castle period of wood and tin, every corner captured our interests, from antique cars to the 1890's Seth Thomas Tower Clock with a unique backstory (and only six in existence today). There were old vending machines, tools, trinkets, and machinery that time had long forgotten. Did I mention there was a drawbridge? Yes, and a dungeon too. I was just waiting for a dragon to come swoop down on us next. Walk in the footsteps of famous visitors like Alfred Hitchcock, Dwight Eisenhower, Jack Benny, and Bob Hope. It's a feast for the eyes no matter where you glance. I particularly enjoyed the bottle house that Michael built in 1968 as his "home" as a kid. That independent spirit was quite charming to see. ~ WATERCOLOR NATURESCAPE ~ We were fortunate to have our gracious host lead us on a tour and organize a special art crafting experience outdoors. It was absolutely lovely beneath the trees and between rusted vintage cars from the turn of the century. We each got a small canvas to paint our flowers in watercolor. (This particular experience takes place in the Spring and Fall, weather permitting.) We heard the squirrels rattling in the leaves and birds chirped and sang in the trees above. We discovered that peacocks apparently originated from this property, compliments of Michael Rubel. And did I mention that on the far side of the property, a custom garden was in full bloom? BOOK A TOUR Help support the Glendora Historical Society and keep this magnificently unique city-castle maintained. It's worth it.

    A castle in Glendora? Yes, your eyes aren't deceiving you--Rubel Castle is real, it's magnificent,…read moreand it's gloriously eccentric. Thanks to the sheer persistence (and probably delightful stubbornness) of Michael Rubel, we now have this quirky, towering State Treasure sitting right in the middle of Glendora like a fairy tale that accidentally took a detour through a hardware store. This place is beautifully done, and part of its charm is that it's a full-on hodgepodge of relics, antiques, crystal trinkets, and "wait... what is that doing here?" moments tucked into every nook and cranny. You'll marvel, you'll laugh, you'll squint in confusion--honestly, it's everything you'd want in a castle built with love, imagination, and a dash of madness. And let's talk about the makeshift cemetery. Quirky? YES. Fun? Absolutely. Slightly spooky? Only if your imagination is over-caffeinated. But it fits the vibe perfectly--like the castle whispered, "You know what I'm missing? A tiny cemetery." The tours are fantastic, the guides are passionate, and the whole experience feels like you're stepping into a living scrapbook of California history and charming chaos. Overall: Amazing, amazing place. Book your tour. They only do tours every first Sunday of the month, so set your alarms, mark your calendars, tie a string around your finger--just don't miss it. Rubel Castle is truly a California State Treasure, and an absolute must-see for anyone who appreciates creativity, history, and a little eccentric sparkle.

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