MY Museum - Monterey County Youth Museum - Monterey, CA

CLOSED
2024-01-02 | MY Museum, 425 Washington Street, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
MY Museum is closed to the public every Monday and Tuesday.

MAKE & TAKE ART
2024-01-05 10:15 - 10:45 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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 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!
WHEN: Every Friday from 10:15-10:45 am
FEE: Free for MY Museum members /Included with Daily Admission for non-members

TINY TOTS DANCE WITH THE DANCE CENTER
2024-01-13 10:30 - 11:15 | MY Museum, 425 Washington Street, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Have a little one who is interested in dance?
Join us as we partner with The Dance Center of Carmel! Toddlers will learn about the basics of dance in this fun and engaging Caregiver & Me program.
Recommended for children ages 2-5.
FEE: Included with daily admission; FREE for Members
WHEN: 2nd Saturday of the month, 10:30-11:15 am
For more information on The Dance Center, please visit their website.

AGE 21+ FUN & GAMES NIGHT
2024-01-27 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 plus 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: $55 per person
WHEN: Saturday, January 27th, 7:30-10:00 pm

Purchase tickets HERE.

FIRE TRUCK RIDES!
2024-02-24 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-11-16 10:00 - 12:00 | MY Museum, 425 Washington Street, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Join us as we partner with Red Engine Rides for 15 minute rides in their open-air fire engine for only $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.

STEAM Thursdays
2024-06-20 10:15 - 10:45 | MY Museum, 425 Washington Street, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Join us on Thursday mornings from 10:15-10:45 for a new STEAM project every week! Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics are crucial for developing critical thinking skills, problem-solving abilities and creativity.
WHEN: Every Thursday from 10:15-10:45 am
FEE: Free for MY Museum members /Included with Daily Admission for non-members

CLOSED
2024-07-04, 2024-11-28, 2025-01-01, 2025-01-07 | MY Museum, 425 Washington Street, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States

JULY 4th PANCAKE BREAKFAST
2024-07-04 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 9th 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: Thursday, July 4th, 7:30-10:30 am
WHERE: Fire Station #11 at 600 Pacific Street in Monterey

TODDLER GYMNASTICS
2024-10-09 10:15 - 10:45 | MY Museum, 425 Washington Street, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
NEW PROGRAM – Exclusively in October! Join us as we partner with Shea’s Gymnastics for a half hour of Toddler Gymnastics! Toddlers will learn about the basics of gymnastics through games and movement in this fun and engaging Caregiver & Me program.
Recommended for children ages 2-5.
FEE: Included with daily admission; FREE for Members
WHEN: Wednesdays, 10:15-10:45 am

KIDS' GINGERBREAD EXTRAVAGANZA
2024-12-08 09:00 - 10:30 | MY Museum, 425 Washington Street, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Join us on Sunday, December 8th, from 9:00-10:30 am for a fun morning of Kids’ Gingerbread House decorating!
Each ticket includes a gingerbread house and all the candy plus a sugar cookie to decorate and take home to eat. Spare yourself the setup and cleanup…the museum is the perfect place for this activity! ADVANCED RESERVATION REQUIRED.
WHEN: Sunday, December 8th, from 9:00-10:30 am
FEE: $40 per child/Members; $45 per child/Non-Members. Each paid child’s ticket includes one free adult chaperone.
Purchase tickets HERE.

NOON YEAR'S CELEBRATION
2024-12-31 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, crafts and party hats! Watch the Noon Year‘s Ball light up as we count down together. This signature morning event has become a much-anticipated celebration! Reservations are required.
FEE: $15 per person/members, $25 per person/non-members. Worn children under 12 months are free. No member guest passes will be accepted for this special event.
WHEN: Tuesday, December 31st, 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Purchase tickets HERE.

MAKE & TAKE CRAFTS
2025-01-03 10:15 - 10:45 | 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!
WHEN: Every Friday from 10:15-10:45 am
FEE: Free for MY Museum members /Included with Daily Admission for non-members

TODDLER GYMNASTICS
2025-01-08 10:15 - 10:45 | MY Museum, 425 Washington Street, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Join us as we partner with Shea’s Gymnastics for Toddler Gymnastics every Wednesday! Toddlers will learn about the basics of gymnastics through games and movement in this fun and engaging Caregiver & Me program.
Recommended for children ages 2-5.
FEE: Included with daily admission; FREE for Members
WHEN: Wednesdays, 10:15-10:45 am

AGE 21 & OVER FUN & GAMES NIGHT
2025-01-25 19:30 - 22:00 | MY Museum, 425 Washington Street, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
MY Museum’s 10th Annual Fun & Games Night is back with tons of fun board games–oldies but goodies plus 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 ages 21 & over only. Play has no age limits and we are going to have some fun!

FEE: $55 per person. Includes food and one drink ticket!
WHEN: Saturday, January 25th, 7:30-10:00 pm

Purchase tickets HERE.

VALENTINE'S COOKIES & CRAFTS
2025-02-12 13:30 - 15:00 | MY Museum, 425 Washington Street, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Frost, sprinkle, and decorate to your heart’s content!

Join us on Wednesday, February 12th, for a special afternoon of Valentine’s crafts and cookie decorating with Freedom Bakery. Space is extremely limited for this sweet Caregiver & Me event – register HERE today! ADVANCED REGISTRATION ONLY.

WHEN: Wednesday, February 12th, 1:30-3:00 pm
FEE: FREE for MY Museum Members or Included with Daily Admission

MONTEREY SYMPHONY SATURDAY
2025-03-15 10:30 - 11:30 | MY Museum, 425 Washington Street, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Music makes the world go round!

Join us for a fun-filled morning of musical discovery and play at MY Museum Symphony Saturday! Open your ears to the science of sound, touch and play instruments at our musical playground, enjoy interactive performances by professional musicians from the Monterey Symphony and make your own musical instruments to take home!

FEE: FREE for MY Museum Members or Included with Daily Admission
WHEN: 10:30-11:30 am

ZUMBINI®
2025-05-24 10:15 - 10:45 | MY Museum, 425 Washington Street, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Sing, Dance and Play!

Created by Zumba® and BabyFirst™ for kids ages 0-4, the Zumbini® program combines music, dance and educational tools of can’t-stop, won’t-stop bonding, learning, and fun! Zumbini® provides emotional development, enhances your child’s cognitive skills, and encourages balance and rhythm. Silliness and wacky dance moves are not required but highly encouraged in this Caregiver & Me program!

WHEN: 4th Saturday of the month
FEE: Free for MY Museum members or included in your daily admission price!

IT'S CIRCLE TIME: Afterhours Kickoff
2025-06-13 18:00 - 19:30 | MY Museum, 425 Washington Street, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
It’s Circle Time at MY Museum!
It’s Circle Time is coming to MY Museum this Summer for a 2025 Summer residency!!! Don’t miss out on one of the hottest new children’s entertainment groups on the Central Coast.
MY Museum knows a good thing when we see it, and we have invited It’s Circle Time to stay for a while this Summer!!! Like MY Museum, Its Circle Time plays a crucial role in early childhood education, shaping young minds and providing a nurturing environment where toddlers embark on a captivating journey of discovery, development, and growth.
Afterhours Kickoff: June 13th
Time: 6:00-7:30pm, doors open at 6pm, concerts starts at 6:30pm
Ticket Fee: Free for members, $15 per person for non-members
Capacity is limited, reservations highly recommended!
BUY TICKETS NOW!

CLOSED
2025-07-04 | MY Museum, 425 Washington Street, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
The museum is closed for play on July 4th but you can find us at our Annual 4th of July Pancake Breakfast at Fire Station #11 on Pacific Street!
Join your local Monterey firefighters for a yummy breakfast (and more!) at our annual 4th of July Pancake Breakfast fundraising event, benefiting MY Museum and the Monterey Firefighters Community Foundation! 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: Thursday, July 4th, 7:30-10:30 am
WHERE: Fire Station #11 at 600 Pacific Street in Monterey

IT'S CIRCLE TIME: Saturday Sing-Dance-&-Play Along
2025-07-12 10:15 - 11:00 | MY Museum, 425 Washington Street, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
It’s Circle Time at MY Museum!
It’s Circle Time is coming to MY Museum this Summer for a 2025 Summer residency!!! Don’t miss out on one of the hottest new children’s entertainment groups on the Central Coast.
MY Museum knows a good thing when we see it, and we have invited It’s Circle Time to stay for a while this Summer!!! Like MY Museum, Its Circle Time plays a crucial role in early childhood education, shaping young minds and providing a nurturing environment where toddlers embark on a captivating journey of discovery, development, and growth.
Saturday Sing-Dance-&-Play Along
DATES: July 12th & August 9th
TIME: 10:15-11am
TICKET FEE: Free with admission

HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA
2025-12-14 10:00 - 12:00 | MY Museum, 425 Washington Street, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Join us for MY Museum’s Holiday Extravaganza on December 14th!
We are delighted to be joined for a Holiday Musical Theater Performance by the Dance Center from 10-10:30am, followed by Little Sense Makers in the Party Room doing sensory play from 10:30am-12:00pm. Additional fun activities such as a winter scavenger hunt, holiday bracelet making, and other fun crafts happening all day!
ADVANCED RESERVATION RECOMMENDED!
WHEN: Sunday, December 14th, from 10:00am-12pm
FEE: Included with daily admission; FREE for Members

NOON YEAR'S CELEBRATION
2025-12-31 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, crafts and party hats! Watch the Noon Year‘s Ball light up as we count down together. This signature morning event has become a much-anticipated celebration! Reservations are required.
FEE: $15 per person/members, $25 per person/non-members. Under 12 months go free. No member guest passes will be accepted for this special event.
WHEN: Wednesday, December 31st, 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Purchase tickets HERE.
