At the Museum
Farewell ANIMAL ART, Hello TRASH
By Albert Songalia at September 20, 2011 | 9:04 am | 18 Comments
First off, I would just like to say hi and hello to you all. My name is Albert Songalia, aka Penguino. I’ve been an employee of The New Children’s Museum for over three fun years, working as a Museum Guide and Facilitator, and, on occasion, as an artist and camp artist for this lovely organization. [...]
more...Animal Art Memories
By Jason Alfonso at September 9, 2011 | 9:06 am | 13 Comments
We’re celebrating your favorite memories. What was your favorite artwork or studio project? Rainbow jumpy? Giant horse? Share it with us.
more...Free Hip Hop Dance Class
By Jason Alfonso at July 6, 2011 | 10:49 pm | 1 Comments
Do you and your little ones enjoy getting down on the dance floor? If so, boogie on down to The New Children’s Museum at this month’s Target Free Second Sunday, July 10. There you will find the Hip Hop Dance Class, Shorty N’ Me, designed for moms, dads, and children ages 1–4. The music starts at 11:30am. Don’t be [...]
more...Carnaval do Rio – Samba with Purpose
By Gavon Morris at June 2, 2011 | 3:43 am | 0 Comment
490,000+ visitors and counting…
By Jason Alfonso at May 4, 2011 | 11:55 am | 1 Comments
NCM Fact: Over 490,000 visitors since opening in May 2008
more...New Building, New Museum!
By Jason Alfonso at May 3, 2011 | 11:06 am | 28 Comments
Before After Did you know that our original downtown building was an old warehouse? What an amazing transformation! It has been three years since the grand opening of The New Children’s Museum, an environmentally sustainable building designed by Rob Wellington Quigley. To this day, hundreds of thousands of San Diego families enjoy the dynamic space [...]
more...Rockin’ Birthday Bash!
By Gavon Morris at April 28, 2011 | 5:42 pm | 16 Comments
Birthday Bash | Saturday, May 7 Members Only Celebration | 10am–12pm School of Rock | 12pm–1pm Rockola | 1pm–3pm Celebrate our third birthday with a special family concert and birthday inspired art projects. School of Rock kicks off the afternoon, followed by a full set with local sensation Rockola. Bring the entire family for fun-filled [...]
more...Morning Madness!
By Jason Alfonso at April 20, 2011 | 12:43 pm | 0 Comment
Come enjoy an extra-special morning of fun at NCM as we offer special hands-on projects for visitors all morning long, 10am–noon. Activities will take place in the AEC and in our outdoor patio spaces. Free with paid admission. Recommended for all ages. Sponsored by Cresa Partners and Volunteer San Diego.
more...The Green Century/Re-cycle
By Jason Alfonso at March 10, 2011 | 12:03 pm | 0 Comment
Trick out your tricycle to become an art making machine! The New Children’s Museum is pleased to exhibit the work of local sculptor, painter, and performance artist Ingram Ober. The Green Century/Re-cycle is an adaptation of two of Ober’s previous, collaborative works. The resulting installation features 10 large-scale canvases accompanied by the customized painting tools [...]
more...Night at the Museum
By Jason Alfonso at March 9, 2011 | 5:42 pm | 13 Comments
Come check out NCM at night on Thursday, March 24 from 4–6pm! Design your very own night vision goggles in our Owl Eyes workshop or bring your favorite animal stories and family legends to life through interactive Totem Story Time. Groove to the beat with the Oak Park Percussion Ensemble starting at 5 pm. Free with Museum admission. [...]
more...
