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San Luis Obispo Children's Museum
1010 Nipomo St.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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“San Luis Obispo Children's Museum” PlanetWare.com
“Museums” AmericanJourneys.com
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 28 attractions in San Luis Obispo
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Preschool through elementary-age children learn about health, history, safety, science, nature and the arts through a series of innovate hands-on... more » Preschool through elementary-age children learn about health, history, safety, science, nature and the arts through a series of innovate hands-on activities and exhibits. « less
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Attraction type: Children's museum
Address: 1010 Nipomo St. San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Tel: 805-544-KIDS

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“Fun!”
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5 of 5 stars
sandytoes2535 1 contribution
sandytoes2535
Feb 12, 2009

I went to the museum with my 2 daughters age 6 and 9. They had a great time playing with other kids and running around to all the different exhibits. My 9 year old is very imaginative and loves playing make believe still, which is really what this museum was about. There were more science-y exhibits on the first floor... more

“Promising but not ready.”
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2 of 5 stars
shar_curry 1 contribution
Redmond
Jun 29, 2008

At this time (6/28/2008) the museum is still under construction. There were 5 stations installed (diner, fire truck, Dr. office, Dress-up stage, pendulum swing) and all were for younger kids. I had 5 kids (ages 5, 6, 8, 9, 11) with me and it was really only good for the 5 and 6 year old. Not worth the full entrance... more

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San Luis Obispo Children's Museum Address

1010 Nipomo St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Tel: 805-544-KIDS