Had some time in Stockton so I wandered into the Haggin and was pleasantly surprised with the…read morecollection and displays describing Stockton's past. They had a nice selection of art from America and Europe. Memorable pieces included ones from the Barbizon School and Also the impressionists. The Renoir in the collection was on loan to the Morgan Library but it was nice to see paintings from noted artists like Hassam, Bérard, Lhermitte, and Bierstadt. I enjoyed reading about the industry in Stockton's past and also how the Haggin Museum came about. I spent around 1-1.5 hours there. The neighboring park is a delight too with a pond, pool and basketball courts.

Lived locally for about 20 years, how did I not know this gem existed. Will make a point to revisit…read moreas their exhibitions change.

We stopped by the World of Wonders Science Museum for their birthday celebration and honestly had…read moresuch a great time. WOW has always been a favorite for our family, but this event really brought the whole community together. The museum was full of energy with kids running from activity to activity, experimenting, building, and just having fun learning without even realizing it. The raffle baskets were fantastic and way bigger than I expected. You could tell local businesses and supporters really showed up for this event. There were vendors set up, tons of hands on activities throughout the museum, and yes, free popcorn which automatically makes any kid event a win. What I love most about WOW is that it never feels overwhelming or overly structured. Kids are encouraged to explore, touch everything, and be curious. You can easily spend a few hours here and still not see it all. It is such an important space for downtown Lodi and a great reminder of how valuable places like this are for families. Fun, educational, and genuinely community-driven. We had a blast celebrating with the WOW museum!

I was taking my cousins to the theatre and decided to have a day in lodi, luckily i found the…read moremuseum on google and we got there about an hour before closing. Upon coming in, the front desk was very kind and helpful. The museum itself isn't too big nor too small, but has a lot of interesting exhibitions and activities for the kids to do along with a gift shop. My little cousins had a lot of fun and learned about frequency wave lengths, electricity, and some brain ticklers, amongst other things. I hope this little museum can one day offer more exhibitions for the littles, but we had an amazing time nonetheless!

This is spot is perfect for meetups, play dates, school trips and so much more. Paid a small fee to…read moreget in but after that we had such a blast. They do offer several types of memberships too. It's like a mini Exploratorium with less science and more toys and activities for the little ones. Great for all ages. Arts and crafts, building blocks, story time, some science, miniature places to visit, huge hand washing station and so much more. Highly recommend having some sanitizer , or wipes on standby as there are all types of kids and age groups playing . There is a huge wash station when you walk in but kids are gonna be kids you know. Definitely want to come back and have a huge play date and utilize more stuff.

Fun museum, lots of activities, everything seemed very clean. And only $10 per person, you cant…read morebeat that. I gave it 3 stars because the lack of padding on/near stairs on some of the vehicles they had. I noticed the firetruck had padding on the floor around it. Unfortunately my toddler ended up falling out of the bus and hit the concrete floor head first. He left with a knot because there wasn't any padding on the floor near the steps where he had fell. My niece ended up falling out of the ambulance, luckily she did not get hurt but the ambulance lacked cushion padding around the steps as well.

First visit to the GVM. Docent Cody gave us a tour, and he was excellent. He was very…read moreinformative, answered all of my questions. Cody took us through almost all of the exhibits and explained each one in detail. I do wish the museum were a little more interactive and kid-friendly. There were very few buttons for kids to push, and few things they could actually touch. I wanted to see a planetarium show. But the only available show looked to be for very young kids. I was hoping for a show for teens/adults. To make things worse, this is the only planetarium show this month. Maybe they can rotate shows in the future.

Great experience! Kids will definitely love coming to see the museum and shows. For $5 per show,…read morethat's a great deal. I'm not sure if the actual museum is free because we just walked in after the show. They show tons of animals in their habitat and a gift shop. I can't wait to bring my little guy.

The newly formed Stockton Field Aviation Museum has a wealth of artifacts, including aircraft,…read morevehicles, a library, and wealth of other items from when Stockton Field was a Bomber Training Camp for the U.S. Army Air Force during WWII. While not yet formally established, you can drop by and take a tour of the hanger where all of the items are stored ... just call the phone number and make an appointment!

We came here looking for the Japanese Garden. Before we reached the garden, we stumbled in this…read morearea. A huge space where you can picnic and walk around. The set up is like an outdoor mall, there are different small building for their collections. Had a good time walking around, looking at their collections and learning about the San Joaquin.

I had found this museum when looking up holiday events around Lodi. They host an annual Festival of…read moreTrees, so my review reflects a visit during a special event. It's located in Micke Grove Park, which has a $6 parking fee on the weekends. Not sure about regular admission but Festival of Trees was $15 per person. The grounds have a museum and then several outer buildings that have old farm equipment and other artifacts of the San Joaquin valley and Delta area. For the holidays, everything was festively decorated and there were food and craft vendors. It was a fun little event that harkened back to a simpler time. Nicely kept grounds and a well run event. Interesting to see and read about the history of the area, as well. Not sure if it's worth going on a non-event day, but if you're interested in the history of the area, then check it out. I had a pleasant afternoon checking out their holiday event.

Very cool spot. This place is probably best for school-aged children. They do have one wall with…read moreconnector toys for the toddlers but that's about it. It's small but a nice spot to spend under an hour. Also finding the entrance was hard because google maps takes you to the wrong main gate.

I almost got into the Lawrence Livermore Laboratory! Yes, the Lawrence Livermore National…read moreLaboratory is self-described as "a premier research and development institution for science and technology applied to national security." Because they are working with important stuff pertaining to national security, nuclear materials and other top secret stuff, they won't let the average Yelper in there. But, right outside their front gate is the Discovery Center. The Discovery Center is a small museum that gives you a brief introduction to the lab and what they do. They have hands on and interactive exhibits for children to play with. Most of the exhibits were well maintained. It is an interesting way to spend an hour. The staff, at least on the day were there, was fantastic. Since we were the only ones there, she almost gave us a personalized tour to explain some of the exhibits and talk about the lab and what they do. They have an easy scavenger hunt for children with a nice t-shirt as a prize. They are pretty generous with the scavenger hunt and let children of all ages play. The museum is priced just right for most Yelpers. It is free! It's a nice place, with not a lot of visitors.

Filipino American National Historical Society, in case you were wondering like I was. Didn't know…read morethis place existed, until we were lunching next door at Papa Urbs, and strolled past the unassuming dark windows. They did have a sandwich board outside advertising that they were here and they were open. A nice older lady opened the door (we were still standing around in front deciding if we should go in) and motioned for us to come in. "Welcome!!!" She informed us that they had their opening ceremony in October last year. It's a small space, but filled with lots of wall panels and pictures depicting the life of Filipino immigrants living in California's Central Valley and beyond. There was a nice exhibit of Filipino bikers, which somehow blew my mind. People don't usually associate a motorcycle club with Filipinos ("Sons of Adobo"???). Just kidding, it's real, interesting and was put together by the founding father, "Manong Ernie." One of the docents (museum is 100% volunteer-ran) came out and gave us a presentation of the museum itself and a little history lesson of the Stockton Filipino community. It was nice to have stumbled onto this literal hidden gem in the heart of downtown Stockton. Stop by and learn about Filipino culture and history. It's not all lumpia and pancit!

This is a small museum about Filipino American history. First off, the museum is entirely…read morevolunteer-run and the staff there are incredibly warm and welcoming. The museum is small, very clean, and filled with information. Most of the exhibits are panels of information about Filipino American history, mainly in California. The exhibits are very text-heavy, so its intended audience must have a lot of patience. I learned about Filipino-American migration, the types of jobs Filipino immigrants did, and the role of Filipino-Americans in WWII. They had some traditional outfits on display as well. They sell some cool merchandise and books as well. Overall, this museum is awesome because of the niche type of information that would be hard to find anywhere else. The people running it are super friendly. Note: this is not really a kid-friendly type of museum because it is mostly text-based and not very interactive.

I had three prints of different sizes I wanted matted and framed in the same size. I had no idea…read morewhat to pick and Gabino made it so easy. He knew just the right mat and frame colors to show off the prints. He took the time to be sure I was happy, was very personable, and obviously knows his craft. I will definitely go to Gabino for all my framing needs.

Gabino is the best! He absolutely knows his stuff, has excellent recommendations for frames and…read moremats, works with the customers on their vision, and he is reliable with ordering and completing projects. I have been bringing valuable art work here for the past 6 months, and he always delivers and creates stunning pieces.