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Best Museums & Educational Spots For Kids

Discover the best museums & educational spots for kids in Coronado.

The San Diego Museum of Art

The San Diego Museum of Art

Renowned collections & an outdoor eatery. Venerable art museum with acclaimed works, plus a courtyard bar/bistro with sculpture garden views.

1450 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92102

Living Coast Discovery Center

Living Coast Discovery Center

Exhibits on stingrays, turtles & sharks. Interactive center focuses on animals native to the San Diego Bay such as stingrays & sea turtles.

1000 Gunpowder Point Dr PARKING, Chula Vista, CA 91910

Chicano Park Museum and Cultural Center

Chicano Park Museum and Cultural Center

Visit this great place for kids and families!

1960 National Ave, San Diego, CA 92113

Craftsmanship Museum

Craftsmanship Museum

Museum featuring metal & wood models. Miniature models of engines, buildings & vehicles made of metal & wood are displayed at this museum.

3190 Lionshead Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92010, United States

San Diego Natural History Museum

San Diego Natural History Museum

Big, comprehensive science museum. Large natural history museum with rotating displays on animals, dinosaurs & earth science.

1788 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101

Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum

Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum

Historical exhibits of rural life. Farming history via exhibits & demonstrations of old steam tractors, plus blacksmithing & weaving.

2040 N Santa Fe Ave, Vista, CA 92083, United States

Balboa Park

Balboa Park

Multi-attraction park covers 1,200 acres. Sprawling outdoor destination is home to the city's renowned zoo, museums, gardens & more.

San Diego, CA

Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum

Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum

Bonsai trees, koi ponds & garden tours. Balboa Park's Japanese gardens have koi ponds, bonsai trees, garden tours & more.

2215 Pan American E Rd, San Diego, CA 92101

Maritime Museum of San Diego

Maritime Museum of San Diego

Destination for restored antique ships. Waterfront venue showcasing many types of restored vintage ships & historical exhibits.

1492 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101

San Diego Air & Space Museum Gillespie Field Annex

San Diego Air & Space Museum Gillespie Field Annex

Models & restored aircraft on display. This museum dedicated to aviation & space technology boasts a number of models & restored aircraft.

335 Kenney St, El Cajon, CA 92020

Heritage of the Americas Museum

Heritage of the Americas Museum

Visit this great place for kids and families!

12110 Cuyamaca College Dr W, El Cajon, CA 92019

San Dieguito Heritage Museum at the Heritage Ranch

San Dieguito Heritage Museum at the Heritage Ranch

Community history, artifacts & exhibits. 1-acre property & museum of the history of San Dieguito in photos, stories & hands-on displays.

450 Quail Gardens Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024, United States

California Surf Museum

California Surf Museum

Historic boards, iconic surfers & more. Surf museum chronicles the history of the sport with exhibits of surfboards, famous surfers & more.

312 Pier View Wy, Oceanside, CA 92054, United States

Muramid Art Studio of Joanne Tawfilis

Muramid Art Studio of Joanne Tawfilis

Huge global collection of murals. Thousands of murals painted on canvas from around the world, plus events & rotating exhibits.

480 N El Camino Real, Oceanside, CA 92058, United States

Heritage Park & Museum

Heritage Park & Museum

Historic buildings & a gazebo. Park featuring many early 1900s buildings from downtown Oceanside & a gazebo for events.

220 Peyri Dr, Oceanside, CA 92058, United States

Oceanside Museum of Art

Oceanside Museum of Art

National & global artwork in a mod space. This contemporary building presents a rotating collection of modern art pieces & cultural events.

704 Pier View Wy, Oceanside, CA 92054

Palomar College Planetarium

Palomar College Planetarium

Modern Astrotec dome with Friday shows. Modern campus planetarium features a 50-foot Astrotec dome with public shows every Friday evening.

Comet Cir, San Marcos, CA 92069, United States

San Diego Botanic Garden

San Diego Botanic Garden

Sprawling locale with unique vegetation. Large botanical garden with vistas & four miles of trails featuring flowering trees, palms & bamboo.

300 Quail Gardens Drive at, Ecke Ranch Rd, Encinitas, CA 92024

Fun Town

Fun Town

Visit this great place for kids and families!

1 Legoland Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008, United States

SEA LIFE Aquarium

SEA LIFE Aquarium

Oceanic exhibits & play areas. Family-friendly exhibits featuring more than 5,000 sea creatures, plus a play area & group packages.

LEGOLAND California Resort, 1 Legoland Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008, United States

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