● first time visit

Welcome to MY Museum!

If this your first time visiting MY Museum, then please let us start off by saying..

Welcome! We can’t wait to meet you!

We’re proud to be Monterey County’s #1 Children’s Museum. We offer 9 interactive galleries designed for children 8 and under to explore and discover with friends, family and groups.

We’re honored you’ve chosen to spend time at our museum, and hope you have the best day ever!

On this page, you’ll find some important information for your first time visit with us.

If you have any additional questions, you can contact the team on (831) 649-6444 or by sending us an email on hello@mymuseum.org.

● admission & HOURS

Get Your Tickets!

Admission

Adults: $10.00 / Children: $10.00
Under 24 months: FREE

PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS

Want to save $$?

Join the family and become a MY Museum Member! Free admission for one year is just one of the great benefits of being a member.

Find out more by visiting our Membership page.

Hours

We’re open Wednesday-Sunday from 10 am-5 pm.

MY Museum Holiday Hours: Closed New Year's Day, Easter, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Open Christmas Eve from 10-3pm and New Year's Eve from 12:30-3pm.

 

● LOCATION & PARKING

Find Us

Our address is 425 Washington Street Monterey, CA 93940

You’ll find us in downtown Monterey, just a few minutes from the beach!

Where can we park?

Parking is available on the street for 90 minutes. There are several parking garages within close proximity to the Museum. The East Parking Garage is on the corner of Washington and Franklin Street. Rates vary per hour.

Parking is strictly enforced!

● FOOD

Where to eat?

We ask that our guests do not bring food or drink into the Museum. Zero waste containers or plastic bottles with water are allowed. We are happy to allow re-entry with your admission receipt if you would like to take a break for lunch or snacks.

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First Time Visit FAQs

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First Time Visit FAQs *

  • MY Museum exhibits and programs are designed for children 8 & under, with the following admission policy:

    Adults (age 18+) must be accompanied by a child. We welcome individuals with disabilities who will benefit from our exhibits and programs. Parents/ caregivers 16+ are welcome with their own children. For the safety of all our guests, children must be supervised by an adult caregiver at all times.

  • The Museum will spark curiosity and creativity in children 8 and under while engaging the whole family. Explore the full list of exhibits here.

  • Members will be subject to an ID check upon admission to the Museum. IDs presented at the admissions desk must match the name of an adult registered on the membership used to purchase tickets.

  • Parking is available on the street for 90 minutes. Parking is strictly enforced. There are several parking garages within close proximity to the Museum. The East Parking Garage is on the corner of Washington and Franklin Street. Rates vary per hour.

  • The Museum programming and attendance vary from day to day. Generally, we do not schedule parties or field trips on weekday afternoons. We recommend calling ahead to check the crowd level.

  • No, all children must be attended by their grown-up(s) at all times while visiting the Museum.

  • We are proud to participate in the Museums for All Initiative, which enables Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card holders and up to 3 additional family members a $2 admission fee.

    • This rate is available during all normal operating hours.

    • All U.S States EBT card accepted.

    • Method of payment must be in the method of cash, check or credit card (VISA, MasterCard, Amex or Discover)