At the Museum
Spring Break Day Camps
By aabrams at February 24, 2011 | 2:04 pm | 12 Comments
Spring Break Day Camps Monday, April 4 – Friday, April 8 9am – 5pm As we welcome in another beautiful season here in San Diego, The New Children’s Museum is happy to announce its spring programming. Coinciding with the San Diego Unified School District’s spring recess, NCM has created a week’s worth of programming sure [...]
more...Stitch Me A Story: Read Me A Quilt
By aabrams at January 21, 2011 | 11:27 am | 0 Comment
As The New Children’s Museum develops programs, events, and activities for its visitors; we often tie programs to current events, pieces of literature, or renowned works of art. Our February Day Camp will utilize Faith Ringgold’s Caldecott Award winning book Tar Beach. Scheduled for Friday, February 11 from 9am-5pm, the program will focus on Ringgold’s [...]
more...MLK Inspired Day Camp
By aabrams at January 7, 2011 | 5:03 pm | 14 Comments
In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and in conjunction with the national celebration of his birthday, The New Children’s Museum will host another outstanding day camp, focusing on creativity and the artistic process, while exploring Dr. King’s principles of equality, respect and social justice. Join us Monday, January 17, 2011 (a Federal holiday [...]
more...RhythmWorx Classes
By aabrams at January 5, 2011 | 7:16 pm | 23 Comments
Does your baby enjoy banging on pots, pans, and grandma’s porcelain figurines more than his or her toys? Is your child constantly belting out nursery rhymes or making sounds mimicking songs they’ve heard? Or were you hoping your child would become the next American music sensation? If so, visit The New Children’s Museum in partnership [...]
more...New Year’s Eve Celebration, 10am–4pm
By Gavon Morris at December 30, 2010 | 12:00 pm | 0 Comment
Ring in the new year at NCM with a family friendly DJ and School of Rock! Showcase your vocal talents and dance moves with interactive karaoke. Museum gallery guides will lead sing-a-longs and special workshops to get the crowd moving! School of Rock will perform from 3pm to 4pm. Free with Museum admission. Recommended for [...]
more...My Menagerie Day Camp: December 30 | 9am – 5pm
By aabrams at December 27, 2010 | 2:27 pm | 0 Comment
Join the NCM teaching staff Thursday, December 30th for “My Menagerie” Day Camp! Day Camp is a one-day class where children will journey through their imaginations, molding clay creatures from lands near and far. In addition to the hands-on, and at times messy, fun; the students will develop environments for their newly generated wildlife and [...]
more...Visitors love NCM!
By Visitor Services at December 13, 2010 | 5:24 pm | 0 Comment
Here’s what some of our visitors have to say… Rob says: The times that I’ve been there it’s obvious that the kids love the place so it seems like a sure-fire bet if you’re a parent/nanny/teacher. Shelby says: Excellent way to spend the afternoon with our son! So many activities to stimulate his little mind. [...]
more...NCM presents Make Good Holiday Trunkshow
By Gavon Morris at November 23, 2010 | 6:51 pm | 0 Comment
Do your holiday shopping at NCM this Saturday, from 10am – 4pm. Make Good and 25 of their artists will be showcasing handmade, up-cycled and locally made clothing, jewelry, gifts and accessories. Enjoy live music by Molly Jenson and Aaron Bowen, plus hands-on crafts. Museum admission not required for entry. Check out some of the [...]
more...Mainly Mozart with Living Composers @ NCM
By kghiloni at November 11, 2010 | 8:03 pm | 0 Comment
Part of Target Free Second Sunday this weekend, November 14, Mainly Mozart with Living Composers will be performing at NCM. An English performance will be held at 11:30am and the Spanish performance will follow at 12:30pm. Click here to view the entire line-up. Additionally, on display will be musical sculptures created by Tijuana students in [...]
more...The OddBall Mini-Golf Classic
By Gavon Morris at October 12, 2010 | 4:05 pm | 0 Comment
Play San Diego’s first artist inspired mini-golf course on Saturday, October 23 and Sunday, October 24! Explore contemporary art and the Museum’s architecture through an innovative nine-hole course. Get 20% off tickets with an early birdie discount. Purchase now. Emceed by Chris Cantore, Saturday night will feature an all-star musical line-up featuring DJ Saul Q, [...]
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