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“Fostering creativity for the whole family”
The museum was developed in 1997 to provide an environment where curiosity and creativity flourish, while both children and adults learn together through experience. After a successful capital campaign and move in 2008, Monterey County Youth Museum (MY Museum) now resides at 425 Washington Street. This conveniently located facility is surrounded by the Monterey Sports Center and Dennis the Menace Park. MY Museum provides an environment unique to any other in Monterey County. Constructed as a microcosm of “what makes Monterey special”, this 8,500 square foot museum is packed with a variety of hands on exhibits, making each visit unique and exciting. It compliments any visit to the Monterey area or makes a good day into a great day for those who are fortunate to visit us on a regular basis. The museum has had the opportunity to touch over 250,000 guests over the past decade and looks forward to many successful years to come. The museum was developed in 1997 to provide an environment where curiosity and creativity flourish, while both children and adults learn together through experience. After a successful capital campaign and move in 2008, Monterey County Youth Museum (MY Museum) now resides at 425 Washington Street. This conveniently located facility is surrounded by the Monterey Sports Center and Dennis the Menace Park. MY Museum provides an environment unique to any other in Monterey County. Constructed as a microcosm of “what makes Monterey special”, this 8,500 square foot museum is packed with a variety of hands on exhibits, making each visit unique and exciting. It compliments any visit to the Monterey area or makes a good day into a great day for those who are fortunate to visit us on a regular basis. The museum has had the opportunity to touch over 250,000 guests over the past decade and looks forward to many successful years to come.
My wife had a conference nearby and I had both kids for the whole day, what's a dad to do with a 2.5-year-old and a 9-month-old? I considered the Monterey Bay Aquarium but I wanted to spend less... Read more
The facility is an ok place to take your children for a few hours to get some energy out. Prices are decent for admission also! The facility has a lot of interactive stations for the children.... Read more
Took my kids here today and they absolutely loved it. We played golf, created art, stomped around on the floor, did a theater show, and learned about so many fun things. It was a blast, and the... Read more
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