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Monterey County Youth Museum

425 Washington Street, Monterey, CA 93940
831-649-6444
Ranked #16 of 67 attractions in Monterey
4.5 of 5 stars 10 Reviews
Type: Children's Museums, Science Museums, Museums
Owner description: Now open at 425 Washington Street, located in Downtown Monterey, conveniently by the Monterey Sports Center and Dennis the Menace Park, the Monterey...... more » Owner description: Now open at 425 Washington Street, located in Downtown Monterey, conveniently by the Monterey Sports Center and Dennis the Menace Park, the Monterey County Youth Museum provides an environment unique to any other in Monterey County. This 8,500 square foot museum is packed with a variety of hands on exhibits, making each visit unique and exciting. It compliments any visit to the Monterey area or makes a good day into a great day for those who are fortunate to visit us on a regular basis. « less
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Belmont, California
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2012
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This was our first visit after looking for an affordable activity for our little girls. The Aquarium is very costly for a family of four, but this was a great alternative! Our little girls loved all of the many exhibits. The staff was very friendly. The craft station was nice and big with lots of supplies. I think their favorite... More

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Marina, California
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 24, 2012
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Great for kids 8 and under. Inventive and entertaining. Well made. Just relax while the kids play! Bring a friend for your little ones and they'll be busy until they get hungry. More

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Salinas, California
Senior Contributor
22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 1, 2012
2
people found this review helpful

A fun place for the whole family big & small or young & elder. Watch or participate with the young and experience some childhood FUN! More

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Fresno, California
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 4, 2012

Very intresting and neat place!! My 5-year-old son loved it!! More

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56 reviews 56 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 25, 2011
2
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This is great for 8 and younger. Awesome craft section and fun imaginative play areas. Smaller than other children's museums. Street parking. First Tuesday admission is $1! (as of this post) More

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Sacramento
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 23, 2011
1
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When you walk into this place you feel like it is too small to have fun for a long time...WRONG! My son(6) and I were here for at least 2 1/2 hours. So many hands on activities for the kids. In the farming area Myself and a few other parents where participating in turning wheels picking up balls and sorting... More

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San Francisco, California
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 6, 2009
2
people found this review helpful

We spent about an hour and a half here with our 16-month-old daughter. She loved every minute of it. There was a small toddler section for three and under, which had as its main attractions two slides, a play rowboat, and a bouncy area. The rest of the place has all kinds of fun things for kids to play on... More

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Scotts Valley
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 18, 2009
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This NEW Children's Play Museum IS OPEN...the previous reviewer must have gone to the old address on Cannery Row. The NEW FABULOUS location is 425 Washington Street, downtown Monterey, just up Washington Street from Fisherman's Wharf. We have gone back with our children several times now and they always find new and fun things to do. Our daughter LOVES the... More

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Salem, OR
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 16, 2009
2
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Just spent another week in Monterey and went to MY Museum...IT'S NOT CLOSED! It moved to this great new location in downtown Monterey! Their new place is AMAZING! My son loved the fire engine, ambulance and hospital! And my daughter lived in the agriculture area playing with this awesome ball machine that makes it rain produce! This place is a... More

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Salinas
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2007
1
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Took my son to MY Museum and had a blast. We thought we would stay for an hour and spent the whole afternoon. His favorite exhibits were the boat, make-believe restaurant and craft area. We will definitely go back the next time we are on Cannery Row... he loved it! More

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