MY Museum - Monterey County Youth Museum - Monterey, CA

KinderJam®
2022-12-14 10:15 - 10:45 (America/Los_Angeles) | MY Museum, 425 Washington Street, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Dance, Dance, Dance!
KinderJam® is a fun, exciting, and high-energy Music and Movement program. Classes are taught in an adult and child format emphasizing the kinesthetic and tactile learning of pre-academic skills, along with promoting positive parent engagement. Free to MY Museum members or included in your daily admission price! Get ready to dance the morning away!
FEE: Free for Members / Included with daily admission
WHEN: Wednesdays 10:15-10:45 am

MUSIC
2022-12-15 10:15 - 10:45, 2023-02-16 10:15 - 10:45 | MY Museum, 425 Washington Street, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Music with Jessica Bunn from The Farm in Salinas!
Join us on Thursday mornings for a half hour of singing, dancing and more! Children have a natural love of music and exposure on a regular basis helps children to become more creative when problem solving and stimulates healthy brain development.
WHEN: Thursdays, 10:15-10:45
FEE: Free for MY Museum members or included in your daily admission price!

MAKE & TAKE
2022-12-16 10:15 - 11:15 | MY Museum, 425 Washington Street, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Get crafty every Friday morning!
Art making plays a central role in cognitive, motor, language and social-emotional development. Every Friday, MY Museum will host a craft expert to guide kids and caregivers in a fun, hands-on project. Families will enjoy creative exploration and make something fun to take home, too. Leave the mess to us and be prepared to let your creativity go crazy!
FEE: Included with daily admission
WHEN: Fridays 10:15 am-11:15 am

CLOSED
2022-12-19 | CA

CLOSED
2022-12-20, 2022-12-25, 2023-01-01, 2023-01-03, 2023-04-09, 2023-06-06 | MY Museum, 425 Washington Street, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States

CLOSING EARLY at 3 PM
2022-12-24 | MY Museum, 425 Washington Street, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
MY Museum is open for play from 10 am – 3 pm today!

NOON YEAR's CELEBRATION
2022-12-31 10:00 - 12:00 | MY Museum, 425 Washington Street, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Join the MY Museum Staff and Board of Directors for an unforgettable Noon Year‘s Eve Celebration complete with noisemakers, face painting and party hats. Watch the Noon Year‘s Ball light up as we count down together. This signature event has become a much anticipated celebration! Reservations are required!
FEE: $10 per person/members, $20 per person/non-members
WHEN: Saturday, December 31st, 10:00 am-12:15 pm

Purchase tickets HERE!

FUN & GAMES 2023
2023-01-28 19:30 - 22:00 | MY Museum, 425 Washington Street, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
MY Museum’s Fun & Games Night is back with tons of fun board games–oldies but goodies as well as the hot new ones–music and entertainment, awesome food from local restaurants and an amazing selection of wines.

Traditionally a place for little ones to play, this special night is for grown ups 21+ only. Play has no age limits and we are going to have some fun!

FEE: $50 per person
WHEN: Saturday, January 28th, 7:30-10:00 pm

Purchase tickets HERE.

KINDERJAM
2023-02-15 10:15 - 10:45 | MY Museum, 425 Washington Street, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
KinderJam is a fun, exciting and high-energy Music and Movement program. Classes are taught in a Adult and Child format and designed to enrich children from birth to Kindergarten. This popular program is offered FREE to MY Museum members or included in your daily admission price! So get ready to dance the morning away!
WHEN: Every Wednesday from 10:15-10:45 am
FEE: Free for Members and Included with Daily Admission

MAKE & TAKE ART
2023-02-17 10:15 - 11:15 | MY Museum, 425 Washington Street, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
MAKE & TAKE ART

Get crafty every Friday morning!
Art making plays a central role in cognitive, motor, language and social-emotional development. Every Tuesday, MY Museum will host a craft expert to guide kids and caregivers in a fun, hands-on project. Families will enjoy creative exploration and make something fun to take home, too. Leave the mess to us and be prepared to let your creativity go crazy!
FEE: Free for Members and Included with daily admission
WHEN: Fridays 10:15 am-11:15 am

Fire Truck Rides!
2023-02-25 09:30 - 12:00 | MY Museum, 425 Washington Street, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Red Engine Rides is offering 15 minute rides in their open-air fire engine for $25 per person.
Rides depart from MY Museum at 9:30 am, 10:00 am, 10:30 am, 11:00 am and 11:30 am. All children must be accompanied by a paid adult, be a minimum of age 3 and must be able to sit independently with a lap belt. No food or drink allowed on the fire engine.
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED!
To purchase tickets for the 9:30 am ride, click HERE. -SOLD OUT
To purchase tickets for the 10:00 am ride, click HERE. -SOLD OUT
To purchase tickets for the 10:30 am ride, click HERE.
To purchase tickets for the 11:00 am ride, click HERE.
To purchase tickets for the 11:30 am ride, click HERE.

Pop Up Exhibit: Potter the Otter 3 pm-7 pm
2023-03-03 15:00 - 19:00 | Del Monte Shopping Center, 1410 Del Monte Center, Monterey, CA, 93940
Potter the Otter wants to be his best self, so he’s going on a healthy adventure! With his friends – Moose, Goose, Toada and the Kangaroos – Potter learns that drinking water, eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables and being active will help him be the healthiest, best little otter he can be. Explore Lapis Lake, Bubbling Brook, Rainbow River and The Market in this interactive STEM-based exhibit designed for children under age 5. Join us, and Potter, for your very own healthy adventure! This exhibit is based on the popular children’s book series Potter the Otter, published by FIRST 5 Santa Clara County.

Here’s what you need to know:
What Ages? Potter the Otter: A Healthy Adventure is designed for children ages 5 and under.

How Do We Get There? The Pop-Up Exhibit is located at 1410 Del Monte Center (in the Del Monte Shopping Center across from the playground).

When Can We Go?

Friday: 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
MY Museum Members ONLY Monday: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

How Much Does It Cost?

$3 per Child/Adults are free. Buy Tickets HERE.
FREE FOR MY MUSEUM MEMBERS! To purchase your MY Museum Membership now for unlimited admission to MY Museum AND Potter the Otter: A Healthy Adventure. Click HERE.

Pop-Up Exhibit: Potter the Otter 11 am-5 pm
2023-03-04 11:00 - 17:00 | Del Monte Shopping Center, 1410 Del Monte Center, Monterey, CA, 93940

Pop-Up Exhibit: MYM Members Only Morning at Potter the Otter 9:00 am-12:00 pm
2023-03-06 09:00 - 11:30 | Del Monte Shopping Center, 1410 Del Monte Center, Monterey, CA, 93940
Potter the Otter wants to be his best self, so he’s going on a healthy adventure! With his friends – Moose, Goose, Toada and the Kangaroos – Potter learns that drinking water, eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables and being active will help him be the healthiest, best little otter he can be. Explore Lapis Lake, Bubbling Brook, Rainbow River and The Market in this interactive STEM-based exhibit designed for children under age 5. Join us, and Potter, for your very own healthy adventure! This exhibit is based on the popular children’s book series Potter the Otter, published by FIRST 5 Santa Clara County.

Here’s what you need to know:
What Ages? Potter the Otter: A Healthy Adventure is designed for children ages 5 and under.

How Do We Get There? The Pop-Up Exhibit is located at 1410 Del Monte Center (in the Del Monte Shopping Center across from the playground).

MY Museum Members Only Mondays! Mondays at Potter the Otter are a perk for MY Museum Members ONLY! No guest passes. To become a Member, click HERE.

MYM Members Only Morning at Potter the Otter 9:00 am-12:00 pm
2023-03-27 09:00 - 12:00 | MY Museum, 425 Washington Street, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Mondays at Potter the Otter are a perk for MY Museum Members ONLY! No guest passes.
To make a reservation for the 9:00-10:30 am session, click HERE. – Member Walk Ins Only Today!
To make a reservation for the 10:30 am-12:00 pm session, click HERE. – Member Walk Ins Only Today!
To become a Member, click HERE.
Potter the Otter wants to be his best self, so he’s going on a healthy adventure! With his friends – Moose, Goose, Toada and the Kangaroos – Potter learns that drinking water, eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables and being active will help him be the healthiest, best little otter he can be. Explore Lapis Lake, Bubbling Brook, Rainbow River and The Market in this interactive STEM-based exhibit designed for children under age 5. Join us, and Potter, for your very own healthy adventure! This exhibit is based on the popular children’s book series Potter the Otter, published by FIRST 5 Santa Clara County.
Here’s what you need to know:
What Ages? Potter the Otter: A Healthy Adventure is designed for children ages 5 and under.
How Do We Get There? The Pop-Up Exhibit is located at 1410 Del Monte Center (in the Del Monte Shopping Center across from the playground).

MYM Members Only Morning at Potter the Otter 9:00 am-12:00 pm
2023-04-03 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-04-10 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-04-17 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-04-24 09:00 - 12:00 | MY Museum, 425 Washington Street, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Mondays at Potter the Otter are a perk for MY Museum Members ONLY! No guest passes.
To make a reservation for the 9:00-10:30 am session, click HERE.
To make a reservation for the 10:30 am-12:00 pm session, click HERE.
To become a Member, click HERE.
Potter the Otter wants to be his best self, so he’s going on a healthy adventure! With his friends – Moose, Goose, Toada and the Kangaroos – Potter learns that drinking water, eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables and being active will help him be the healthiest, best little otter he can be. Explore Lapis Lake, Bubbling Brook, Rainbow River and The Market in this interactive STEM-based exhibit designed for children under age 5. Join us, and Potter, for your very own healthy adventure! This exhibit is based on the popular children’s book series Potter the Otter, published by FIRST 5 Santa Clara County.
Here’s what you need to know:
What Ages? Potter the Otter: A Healthy Adventure is designed for children ages 5 and under.
How Do We Get There? The Pop-Up Exhibit is located at 1410 Del Monte Center (in the Del Monte Shopping Center across from the playground).

Fire Truck Rides!
2023-04-15 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-07-01 10:00 - 12:00 | MY Museum, 425 Washington Street, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Red Engine Rides is offering 15 minute rides in their open-air fire engine for $25 per person.
Rides depart from MY Museum at 10:00 am, 10:30 am, 11:00 am and 11:30 am. All children must be accompanied by a paid adult, be a minimum of age 3 and must be able to sit independently with a lap belt. No food or drink allowed on the fire engine.
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED!
To purchase tickets for the 10:00 am ride, click HERE.
To purchase tickets for the 10:30 am ride, click HERE.
To purchase tickets for the 11:00 am ride, click HERE.
To purchase tickets for the 11:30 am ride, click HERE.

MILITARY FAMILY EVENT at POTTER THE OTTER
2023-05-17 15:00 - 17:00 | Del Monte Shopping Center, 1410 Del Monte Center, Monterey, CA, 93940
Join us at our Potter the Otter Pop-Up Exhibit at the Del Monte Shopping Center for a FREE Military Family Event for children ages 5 and under. Advanced reservations and Military ID required.
May 17th, 3:00-5:00 pm – make reservations HERE.
May 24th, 3:00-5:00 pm – make reservations HERE.

Use code “MIL23” at checkout.

Pop-Up Exhibit: Potter the Otter 3:00-7:00 pm
2023-05-19 15:00 - 19:00 | MY Museum, 425 Washington Street, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States

JULY 4th PANCAKE BREAKFAST
2023-07-04 07:30 - 10:30 | Fire Station #11, 600 PACIFIC STREET, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Monterey Firefighters will be trading in their fire gear for aprons and spatulas for their annual 4th of July Pancake Breakfast fundraising event benefitting MY Museum! Join us for this family-friendly breakfast before walking to the parade in downtown Monterey.
Don’t miss this fun morning!
TICKETS: $15 per person Purchase HERE.
WHEN: Tuesday, July 4th, 7:30-10:30 am
WHERE: Fire Station #11 at 600 Pacific Street in Monterey
