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    Paso Robles Children's Museum

    4.3 (52 reviews)
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    Bryce S.

    The Paso Robles Children Museum is an awesome place to take kids, especially ages 2-8. My daughter had a blast and has been looking forward again. It's 2 floors and isn't the largest, but definitely can spend at least an hour in there! They even have an outdoor area. Awesome little kids museum!

    The Paso Robles Children's Museum is such a cute spot for little ones to play and imagine! I took my one-year-old and seven-year-old, and they had the best time pretending and exploring. It's a lovely, welcoming space--mostly locals when we went on a weekday, which made it feel even more relaxed. There's also a nice outdoor area with shaded picnic tables, perfect for a little break. Highly recommend if you're visiting with kids!

    Andrea M.

    Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area and want to take the kids somewhere to play! For the price you pay I think it's a great value. At first I thought it was just the main level, but then we discovered the second floor which also has a lot of fun activities. There's also a small outdoor area to play in. We were a large group with multiple families and we all enjoyed it.

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    Patti F.

    We spent the weekend in Paso Robles and took our 1.5 year old daughter here for the morning. She had a great time exploring the museum, and it was nice to play inside with air-conditioning since it gets quite hot in Paso. I'm not sure why some people gave low ratings. I thought the museum was clean, well-maintained, and fun! There was pretend play with the kitchen, baby dolls, and market. I really liked the arts and crafts area, where you could help yourself to markers, construction paper, tape, glue, etc. There was a small theater and "stage" for little ones to perform, and a cool hands-on "Newton's Playhouse" with cannons and balls. My favorite activity was the "grape stomp" ball pit with purple and green balls. Since it was a hot day, we didn't spend any time outside. But they had a fire truck, large foam blocks, sandbox, and a few picnic tables. Admission was reasonable at $7 for adults and $6 for kids, and it's good for the entire day. One thing to note is they don't open until 11am on Sunday, Thursday, and Friday (10am on Wednesday and Saturday).

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    Heidi F.

    We had our road trip and Paso Robles were one of the stops. I was looking for kids activities on yelp and found this "museum" with very good rating. However I am little disappointed at this place. First, I thought it should be more like a museum than a playground for children. There is two fire trucks ( I think it's real) in this place. And other than that, just some regular toys you can find elsewhere like ball pit, grocery shops. My son was there for about 1 hour and he gets bored and wants to left. Secondly, I think they need some better maintenance. There is a ball shooting area on the second floor, and the balls there are dirty. We also had a stop at Santa Barbara and we visited another children's museum moxi, which is much more fun and worth to stop by. But I don't recommend to come to this place as a local attraction if you visit Paso Robles

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    Christina G.

    Five stars alone just for the paint wall!!!! Our toddler also loooooved playing with the crazy ball maze and fake food and kitchen area. I also liked that this place had a nice indoor eating area. The SLO museum only has a small outdoor area, and when it rains it's a drag eating outside. Here's to more visits at this fab place!!!

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    Perfect spot for some imaginary play! A small but fun filled place..solid 2 hr play date for sure.

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    Nice friendly place for small children. Just stopped during a road trip for kids to stretch legs. I would recommend.

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    Yes! We are open. No reservations needed. Friday-Monday 11:00am to 3:00pm. Pasokids.org for more info!

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    San Luis Obispo Children's Museum

    San Luis Obispo Children's Museum

    4.2(117 reviews)
    24.1 mi

    The San Luis Obispo Children's Museum was honestly one of the unexpected highlights of our entire…read morethree-day stay in Pismo Beach. My 5-year-old son and 11-year-old daughter both had a great time, which is not always easy with that age difference. There are three floors with so much to do. The first floor has science activities, and the second floor was probably our favorite, with a fire station, medical station, theater stage, police motorcycle, dress-up costumes, building activities and plenty of hands-on exhibits. The third floor has a train station and more activities geared toward younger kids and toddlers. There's also a small outdoor water-play area, which was a nice bonus. One thing I really appreciated as a parent is how thoughtfully the museum is set up. There are bathrooms on every floor, so you don't have to drag everyone up or down the building every time someone needs to go. It's also very accessible and clearly designed with families in mind. It was educational, interactive, affordable and kept both of my kids entertained for a long time. If you're staying in Pismo Beach or anywhere nearby and looking for something fun to do with kids, I highly recommend making the drive to San Luis Obispo. We would absolutely come back.

    This museum is so neat! As you enter and pay for admission, you'll find a craft area, a small gift…read moreshop, and the museum's first floor, which includes an outdoor water table and some play-and-explore areas. Then there is a second floor with all the make-believe establishments, where kids can explore different jobs, etc. There is so much to do and discover for kids! We took our 5- and almost-3-year-olds here, and they both loved it so much! They were a little sad when it was time for us to go. It is also worth noting that there are a couple of single-room bathrooms on each floor, which is great for kids, as they can easily access them and then go back to exploring! The bathrooms were maintained well and kept clean.

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    4.9(23 reviews)
    0.6 mi

    nostalgic! I got such a feeling of being at my great grandparents home when I was little. This…read moreplace is big and has practically anything you would find from 1950s and before! You begin isn't artifacts from native Americans, then early beef ranchers, becoming the almond capital, various businesses from before the 1950s (like different variations of a dentist chair!) So many different rifles, taxidermy, service people outfits, types of horseless carriages, cars, barbed wire, an old printing press, blacksmith shop, movie cameras, and so much more! Even a toddler touch dramatic play area! This place is so well curated and the docents were so kind ! I can't believe we haven't been here before! I wish I had longer!

    All the reviews are accurate. For such an unassuming exterior, the interior is a definite treasure…read moretrove of stuff. Of course, it is focused on Paso Robles history so it is really cool to learn about what got Paso Robles going. It has only been a wine town for the last 20 or so years but before that, it was known for hot springs. I came with my family and we got a kick out of all of it. There are so many recreations that truly help bring history to life. From the cars to the mini models of buildings back then, and the staff, you could spend a good afternoon just reading and learning all about the history of Paso Robles and what it was like to live in the early days. My personal favorite was the blacksmith, not for the history but the proportions. As for more practical bits to my review: There is a small parking lot with Pioneer park where you can park you car. No shade and it is narrow so be aware when you park there. They also have a small parking lot if I remember correctly but we ended up parking in Pioneer park since we got there before they opened. The entire property is dedicated to the museum so once you walk in the gates, you can start learning. It is also free admission so I am honestly amazed it is still going. Donate to help keep it going and maybe buy something from them! They also do have AC so if you want to escape the heat, go there. It is a big building so it did still get warm in 100 degree heat but it was much better than outside. I highly recommend stopping by since it is super fascinating. I sadly didn't take any pictures since I was so busy just learning about everything. So keep an eye out for that blacksmith! ;)

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