The New Children's Museum, San Diego

Address 200 West Island Avenue, San Diego, California 92101 Map, Tel 619 233 8792, Hours Closed Wed, Cost Ages 1 and up $10, Transit Bus Routes 3, 11, 120 & 992; Trolley Orange Line (Convention Center stop); Train (Santa Fe Depot) Website

The Children's Museum of San Diego has reopened in the summer of 2008 with a new name and in a new location. The center's focus is on art education, and art studios allow kids to get seriously messy with activities like "action painting" and clay. There's even a VW Bug to use as a canvas. The museum is designed for all ages and hosts both free-play areas and scheduled classes. There is also an outdoor play area.

There is an indoor/outdoor cafe with food provided by Organic to Go.