First, the venue was incredible. The New Children's Museum is roughly 50,000 square feet spread…read moreacross three levels, with huge open galleries, interactive installations, studios, and some seriously impressive architecture. Even with a massive crowd and vendors everywhere, it never felt overwhelmingly packed. You could grab a drink, wander through an exhibit, find something to eat, take photos, meet other Yelpers, and somehow keep discovering entirely new sections of the event. Yelp's Art After Dark at The New Children's Museum was easily one of the coolest Yelp events I've attended. Taking over an entire museum for a 21+ night of food, drinks, art, music, and local businesses was already a great idea, the execution made it even better. And there was A LOT to try. Bitchin' Sauce, Boochcraft, Chuy's Taco Shop, Rock N' Roost, Balsamico Italian Kitchen, Gaby's Munchies, Jackalope, Origins Tea, Coqueto Café, Antojitos Express Bar, Emerald Spear Tequila, Pali Wine Co., Melograno, 19th Hole Spirits, Old Hillside Bourbon Company and plenty more showed up with food, desserts, coffee, tea, cocktails, wine, and spirits. Going in hungry was definitely the correct tactical decision. What made the night especially fun was that it wasn't just another tasting event. Between the artwork, interactive experiences, entertainment, photo opportunities, and museum itself, there was constantly something happening or somewhere new to explore. Even better, the night supported The New Children's Museum, with suggested donations helping provide programs and opportunities that make the museum more accessible to San Diego families. Yelp San Diego absolutely crushed this one!

This place is full of new age, occult, demonic imagery. I don't see how most of the museum is for…read morechildren. There was a head hanging in a birds cage in the circus/ piñata exhibit. There are iPads randomly placed inside the displays that show a floating half human half owl with medusa arms. Lots of one eye/ hand-eye symbols everywhere. The top floor had favelas that were painted white and black with writings on the wall I could not understand because they were written in almost like hieroglyphics. I can't see how all the words and art relate to children. Throughout the exhibits, there are lots of tunnels and dark spaces that you can't see your children in and many opportunities to separate you and your child. I felt like I paid to have my child separated from me half of the time. The piñata and favela exhibit are the worst ones. It took my son and husband 10 minutes to exit because the walkways are tight and narrow and cramped with all the kids. I would not consider the favelas toddler friendly whatsoever and I'd say this is a safety hazard. An older man was standing in front of the piñata exhibit evil laughing to scare the kids. No one intervened while this man did this for maybe 10-15 minutes scaring kids. It literally reminded me of horror nights/ haunted trails. Despite these things, my family made the best of it and enjoyed the block exhibit, art room, the cafe, and a few sensory activities, but honestly I don't know how this is classified as a children's museum and with no AC in most of the museum, I don't think the experiences justify the price.

This place is AMAZING! So much for our toddler to do and learn, and both the indoor and outdoor…read morespaces are absolutely magical. Mixing a little science and creativity, the CMD kept our little guy engaged and entertained all afternoon. Also, as a CSUSM alumni, seeing some of their students teaching and working with the kids was really valuable as well. Looking forward to the next trip!

Been to a lot of children's museum and one of my favorite things about this one is they offer time…read moreslots for crafting. My daughter got to make a planter pot for a flower. It is on the cozy smaller size but the play activities are all nicely spaced out. I went here on a weekday and it wasn't too packed. The children museum provides indoor and outdoor play options. They have a small section for kids under two where they get to crawl, climb and play with balls. *shoes off* For indoor they have the magna-tiles table, chalk board, reading area, pretend grocery store and ranger lookout, For outdoor they have a big water table; soft foam building blocks, a garden and a dirt excavation section. They do have a handwashing station outside so I appreciate that after the messy play. I also love the art installation, it's big colorful bugs and insects. Would recommend you checking it out.

They recently redid the Science Center and it's SO much better! The new layout is more open, and…read morethere's even a free section with fun hands-on activities like the gravity ball spinner and a huge air-powered ball wall. The kids' area got a major upgrade. My 3-year-old spent hours in the building section using real power drills, screws, and hammers! There are also flying-machine activities, a ball pit, building stations, and a toddler area with a pretend grocery store and little city. I do wish some of the building activities had better instructions. Tickets are a little pricey, but CalFresh/WIC admission is only $4 per person, which makes it a fantastic affordable outing for families. Huge improvement overall!

I would avoid this museum if you don't have children. It is very kid-oriented. I went on a resident…read morefree Tuesday, and since it was free entry, thought why not check it out. It was overstimulating with so many kids running around, and the activities are just more geared toward a younger audience. I had to leave in about 15 minutes. The normal price for entry is also not a great value. I think this museum is a 1/5 if you're an adult with no kids. The reason I am rating it a 3 is because I can see it being enjoyable for a family, and they do have a cool IMAX theater (which I did not actually check out, but it's of interest).

My dad asked to go explore this museum. It was a collection of boats/ships/submarines that you can…read morewalk through and view. My toddler loved the movement piece, but there was also a ton of information to look at and read, about these ships who sailed in them, if they were used in movie production, etc. This is definitely a museum, but it is also a mild workout!! All areas of this museum would not be considered accessible for everyone. They make a statement about this when you pay for tickets but it's worth noting here. They have a small gift shop but no food or drink is allowed on the ships so no refreshments. Parking is wild! You pay for 2 or 3 hours depending on what area you park, and you cannot extend it. So you then have to move your car. But there did seem to be plenty of it pretty close or across the streets

There are 7 total ships, including the Star of India, and a submarine. You can purchase your ticket…read moreat any of the main booths/boat entrances, then show your receipt to visit the others on the same day. The flexibility of a self-guided tour was great. One ship was away on a sail in the afternoon this past Saturday, but there was more than enough to explore on the various vessels during our visit. Plenty to see and experience on each of the boats. We stepped onto the swift boat where staff educated us about its machine gun. And we walked through and checked out the different sections of the USS Dolphin submarine too. The HMS Surprise was a lovely ship with plenty of references to its use in films. The Star of India was like a museum all on its own, so many areas to explore and a ton of history to learn. The Californian was pretty basic, not very different from many other ships we've visited in the past. Steam Ferry Berkeley was the largest, with displays showcasing scientific instruments, model boats, artwork, the riverboats in Vietnam, the engine room, a torpedo caught by a fisherman, and a special exhibit featuring the "histories of the black pacific". There's a gift shop on site as well. Altogether, the variety of ships at the Maritime Museum made for an interesting adventure, a bit touristy, but worth the cost if you're into history or simply like boats.

We had a fun family outing here!…read more The young lady at the counter was very friendly and if you're walking around town like we were, they even have free lockers to store your bags while you experience the museum. Nathan was awesome with taking our pictures and telling us about the different illusions! Also, side note for the ladies - i thought it was really nice they offer free sanitary items in the restrooms.

This Museum is a lot of fun, but light on science - but not Instagrammable shots for our…read moreself-obsessed culture we find ourselves in these days. There's one visual illusion after another in this Museum, and I spent 1 1/2 hours during my entire time there. This Museum is in a really happening part of downtown, so I'd recommend pairing the Museum visit with lunch on 5th Ave. and a walk along the Embarcadero. If you've never done this, you definitely need to continue down on 5th Ave. toward the Convention Center - 5th Ave. and L St. - to see the famous Gaslamp arch.

Great option for a kids day, we had lots of fun...our kids loved it…read more We were not able to visit all the rooms, their logistic is somehow complicated...their schedules change so while we were on some room but then wanted to go to a different one, that one was already closed. It's definitely a whole day plan. Also very clean, including restrooms I was amazed! Across the street the have the Macro Plaza (shopping center). I think we could definitely return to "El Trompo"

This fun bring your kids on Tuesday no one is here it makes it better for you because you will by…read moreyourself and enjoy everything there is a lot the kids can learn and also have little animals you can see snakes, fish, scorpion, hamsters and little eggs of chicken

This is a fantastic place for kids to explore with hands-on discovery! There really is a little bit…read moreof everything for everyone, keeping both the kids and adults fully engaged. My kids absolutely loved searching for all the secret doorways and diving into the Professor Pennypickle scavenger hunt. It made the whole experience feel like a giant, interactive adventure. Free parking in the back.

Last time I was here was on a field trip with my Murrieta Elementary School class ~20 years ago!…read moreNow I'm an aerospace engineer, and brought my fellow aerospace engineer friend to check out this children's science museum spot together. We both really enjoyed it! It was such a fun, educational, and nostalgic experience. For $10/person for admission, right in the middle of Old Town Temecula - with tons of other fun things going on, I'd say it was good value for the experience and so definitely worth checking out if you're ever in the area! Its great and fun for all ages! Would highly recommend it!

What a gem in National City! Christopher gave us a fabulous tour of the farm animals and was so…read morekind to let our little toddler feed the goats and admire all the creatures that live here. She loved hearing the chickens and turkeys and watching the goats, emu, pig and lamb. A highlight was picking some delicious tomatoes right off the vine. We are grateful for the experience and welcoming volunteers. If you visit, be sure to bring a cash donation to help this special place continue to run.

Cute place ! A hidden little gem ! Had no idea this place even existed !…read more Went here for a children's Bday party ! They had a cute little set up and even had a jumper ! I'm assuming you have to rent one your self ! I did see a few animals , not as many as I had hoped for ! But I did enjoy checking out the fruit trees ! The trees are beautifully maintained . The bathrooms are in the back decently kept and good size !!

What an incredible experience! It was so amazing to see so many reptiles and be able to actually…read morehold them and interact with them in their habitats. We wouldn't have had such an amazing time without our amazing tour guide. Rachel did such a great job teaching our kids the right ways to interact with the animals and you can tell that she really loves what she does. She was really patient with our kids and made this an unforgettable experience. Highly recommend! *full warning, the outside of the building looks a little sketchy at first because it's an old building, but don't let that deter you*

Some heros and heroines wear capes and possess superpowers...and some are simply kind hearted…read morevolunteer regular people trying to make a difference. I recently donated my 50 gallon fish tank and stand to this nonprofit. They care for abandoned and injured reptiles such as snakes, lizards, dragons, turtles, tortoises, and more. I got to meet some friendly reptilian creatures, and even hold and pet them. With very limited resources and small army of volunteers, EcoVivarium does it's best to make it difference in this cruel world. Rachel and Donald were both very friendly and knowledgeable. Make a donation, take a $25 tour, hire them for a birthday party or educational school visit, and perhaps see if there are any friendly reptiles available for adoption before you buy from Petco or Petsmart.

We went to Frida Khalo museum this past July and we had a good time…read more They have many Frida Khalo interesting pictures to see. (it was so quiet in there) they need music. lol. They have other art you can see for free. They sell really cute stuff inside the shops. place is really clean and fresh. You can see tourist from all over the world. They have parking in the back of the building. Its close to restaurant and shops also close to the USA national border.

This place is beautiful, food is great and service is outstanding. Our waiter Brandon was very…read moreknowledgeable and polite. Prices are reasonable, I will definitely come back. Their martinis are delicious!