MY Museum - Monterey County Youth Museum - Monterey, CA

GINGERBREAD HOUSE EXTRAVAGANZA: 21 & OVER
2019-12-05 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | MY Museum, 425 Washington Street, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Join us again in getting festive for the holiday season and decorate your own Gingerbread Houses. Lots of icing and candy canes, swirly twirly gum drops and tons more candy to make your own house look truly extraordinary!
Reservations required! Price includes gingerbread house, yummy treats and one drink ticket.
FEE: $40 per person
Tickets extremely limited, call MY Museum at (831) 649-6444 to check availability.
Looking for the Child-Friendly Event? CLICK HERE

GINGERBREAD KIDS EVENT
2019-12-08 09:30 - 11:30 | MY Museum, 425 Washington Street, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Join us again in getting festive for the holiday season and decorate your own Gingerbread Houses. Lots of icing and candy canes, swirly twirly gum drops and tons more candy to make your own house look truly extraordinary! Gingerbread house and sweet treats will be provided. AND there will be a special performance from The Dance Center from 11:00-11:30 am.
Reservations required! Tickets are per child & allow for a chaperone who is over 18.
FEE: Members $30 per child, Non-members $35 per child
Tickets extremely limited, call MY Museum at (831) 649-6444 to check availability.
Looking for the 21+ Event? CLICK HERE

HOLIDAY HOURS: OPEN 10-3
2019-12-24 | MY Museum, 425 Washington Street, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States

CLOSED
2019-12-25, 2020-01-01, 2020-04-12, 2022-06-07, 2022-06-13 | MY Museum, 425 Washington Street, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States

HOLIDAY HOURS: OPEN 12-3
2019-12-31 | MY Museum, 425 Washington Street, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States

NOON YEAR'S EVE SPECIAL EVENT
2019-12-31 10:00 - 12:15 | CA
5..4..3..2..HAPPY NOON YEAR!
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; this event will sell out! Reservations are required!
Call (831) 649-6444 to reserve your tickets for this fun event!
FEE: Members: Free, Non-Members: $15 per person
*Pricing: Only family members listed on membership will receive complementary pricing, all additional guests are $15. Names of members will be confirmed upon reservation.

Fun & Games 2020
2020-01-25 19:30 - 22:00 | MY Museum, 425 Washington Street, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Traditionally a place for little ones, this special night is for grown-ups ages 21+ only!
MY Museum is thrilled to announce its 7th Annual Fun & Games Night. This event will feature tons of fun board games, a DJ in the treehouse, entertainment, awesome food from various local restaurants and lots of beer and wines. Tickets required!
Tickets: $39 per person in advance/ $45 at the door

MY PARTEA
2020-05-03 13:00 - 16:00 | MY Museum, 425 Washington Street, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
It’s time for our most-anticipated Spring event!
MY Museum is holding its 16th annual “MY ParTEA” event at the legendary Tehama Golf Club in Carmel. Featuring an afternoon tea, children’s fashion show starring over 40 local children, a seated luncheon, amazing silent auction and raffle prizes, it is an event not to be missed! Reservations required.

CLOSED
2020-07-04 | MY Museum, 425 Washington Street, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Visit us at the Pancake Breakfast at the Monterey Fire Station!

MY Noon Year's Eve Countdown & Drive-In Movie
2020-12-31 11:00 - 14:00 | Monterey County Fair Grounds, 2004 Fairground Road, Monterey, CA, 93940
Please join us as we welcome in 2021 with MY Museum’s Annual NOON Year’s Eve Extravaganza. As usual, the festivities will be fun for the whole family and include a countdown to NOON, celebration swag, a bag of popcorn, and a candy bar to go with our DRIVE-IN MOVIE, Charlie & The Chocolate Factory! Space is limited so please buy your tickets ASAP.
$50 per car (including movie and countdown, a few hats & noisemakers, a candy bar, and a bag of popcorn)
NOTE: GATE OPEN at 11:00 a.m. and the countdown and movie starts at 11:50 a.m. Feel free to bring a picnic lunch and/or additional snacks. The snack bar will be open with fair food and snacks unless COVID-19 restrictions apply.
REGISTER NOW!
Sponsored by: Monterey Peninsula Pediatric Medical Group and the Monterey Firefighters Association.

Reservation Portal Opens for MEMBERS
2021-06-09 | MY Museum, 425 Washington Street, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Make your reservation for AM or PM sessions at MY Museum!
MEMBERS receive early access to MY Museum for a two-week MEMBERS ONLY period from June 16th – June 30th.
AM session: 10 am – 12 pm
PM session: 1 – 3 pm
We can’t wait to see you!

MY Museum Reopens to MEMBERS!
2021-06-16 | MY Museum, 425 Washington Street, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Reservations required!
The reservation portal will open on June 9th.
AM session: 10 am – 12 pm
PM session: 1 – 3 pm
Masks required. Please reference MY Museum’s “Let’s Play It Safe” guidelines upon entering the Museum.
We can’t wait to see you!

Reservation Portal Opens for the General Public
2021-06-24 | MY Museum, 425 Washington Street, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
MY Museum reopens to the public for General Admission beginning on July 1st!
Make your reservation for AM or PM sessions at MY Museum today!
AM session: 10 am – 12 pm
PM session: 1 – 3 pm
We can’t wait to see you!

CLOSED
2021-06-28 | MY Museum, 425 Washington Street, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Summer Hours: Wednesday – Sunday, 10 am – 12 pm or 1 – 3 pm with advanced registration
CLOSED JULY 4th: Join us for our Pancake Breakfast! BUY TICKETS

MY Museum Reopens to the General Public!
2021-07-01 | MY Museum, 425 Washington Street, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Advanced reservations required!
The reservation portal opens on June 24th.
AM session: 10 am – 12 pm
PM session: 1 – 3 pm
Masks required. Please reference MY Museum’s “Let’s Play It Safe” guidelines upon entering the Museum.
We can’t wait to see you!

GRANDPARENT'S DAY
2021-09-12 | MY Museum, 425 Washington Street, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Grandparents can be a huge part of any child’s life and that’s why we give them their own day of celebration! Join us on Sunday, September 12th, during our 10 am – 12 pm or 1 – 3 pm session for a special “Grandparent & Me” craft. We are offering free admission to all grandparents who bring in a grandchild. $10 admission applies to all other guests ages 24 months & above. Free for members!

PIRATE DAY
2021-09-19 | MY Museum, 425 Washington Street, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Ahoy, Matey! It’s Talk Like a Pirate Day!
Did you know that Talk Like a Pirate Day is on Sunday, September 19th? So gather ’round, Landlubbers, and learn the pirate lingo. Join us for a pirate scavenger hunt and a special craft during our 10 am – 12 pm or 1 – 3 session. Avast – a goody bag will be given to anyone who dresses like a pirate! Reservations needed and Daily Admission applies. Free for members!

KinderJam®
2022-05-18 10:15 - 10:45 | 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

MAKE & TAKE
2022-06-03 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

MUSIC
2022-06-23 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!

FIRE TRUCK RIDES
2022-06-25 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 MY Museum at 10:00 am, 10:30 am, 11:00 am and 11:30 am.

Children must be a minimum of age 3 and must be able to sit with a lap belt. All children must be accompanied by an adult. No food or drink allowed in the fire engine. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to departure time for loading.

$25 per person
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED!

Purchase Tickets here.

JULY 4th PANCAKE BREAKFAST
2022-07-04 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! Enjoy arts & crafts and face painting, and then walk to the parade in downtown Monterey.
Don’t miss this fun morning!
TICKETS: $15 per person – Purchase here
WHEN: Monday, July 4th, 7:30-10:30 am
WHERE: Fire Station #11 at 610 Pacific Street in Monterey

FIRE TRUCK RIDES
2022-07-30 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 MY Museum at 10:00 am, 10:30 am and 11:00 am.

Children must be a minimum of age 3 and must be able to sit with a lap belt. All children must be accompanied by an adult. No food or drink allowed in the fire engine. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to departure time for loading.

$25 per person
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED!

Purchase Tickets here.

Music Hiatus
2022-08-18 10:15 - 10:30 | MY Museum, 425 Washington Street, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Our regular Thursday morning music program from 10:15 – 10:45 am is currently on hiatus and will return on Thursday, September 9th!
We look forward to seeing you then!

MUSIC & FLOWER CROWN WORKSHOP
2022-10-13 10:00 - 12:00 | MY Museum, 425 Washington Street, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Join us on Thursday, October 13th, for Music with Jessica from 10:15-10:45 am followed by a special Kids’ Flower Crown Workshop from 11:00 am-12:00 pm. All supplies will be provided.

FEE: Included with daily admission
WHEN: Thursday, October 13th, 10:00 am-12:00 pm

SAFETY SATURDAY
2022-10-15 10:00 - 15:00 | MY Museum, 425 Washington Street, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
MY Museum will host Monterey firefighters and police officers for safety demonstrations, crafts and emergency vehicles. Fire Prevention Week is observed in the month of October and MY Museum is doing its part to educate families with young children on how best to be prepared for an emergency. Fire truck rides will be offered by Red Engine Rides for an additional fee.
FEE: Included with daily admission
WHEN: Saturday, October 15th, Police Officers 10:00 am–12:00 pm, Firefighters 1:00-3:00 pm
To register for the event, click here.
To register for Fire Truck Rides, click here.
