Home/Locations/California/El Cajon/Best Museums & Educational Spots For Kids

Best Museums & Educational Spots For Kids

Discover the best museums & educational spots for kids in El Cajon.

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

Rose Haven Heritage Garden

Rose Haven Heritage Garden

Botanical park with 1,600+ plants. This outdoor showcase for many rose varieties offers walking paths, picnic tables & kids' programs.

30592 Jedediah Smith Rd, Temecula, CA 92592

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

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

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

The New Children’s Museum

The New Children’s Museum

Hands-on artwork & creative play spaces. From creative classes to climbable sculptures, contemporary art for kids, in a bright, modern space.

200 W Island Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, United States

San Diego Air & Space Museum

San Diego Air & Space Museum

Aviation history exhibits & a gift shop. Popular place with historical aircraft/spacecraft & interactive exhibits, plus a gift shop & grill.

2001 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, CA 92101, United States

San Diego Firehouse Museum

San Diego Firehouse Museum

Vintage engines, alarms & gear. Antique fire engines, alarms, hats & hydrant molds are displayed in the city's oldest firehouse.

1572 Columbia St, San Diego, CA 92101

Temecula Valley Museum

Temecula Valley Museum

Regional history & author memorabilia. Historic museum featuring city artifacts & a permanent exhibit on author Erle Stanley Gardner.

28314 Mercedes St, Temecula, CA 92590, United States

EcoVivarium

EcoVivarium

Reptile, amphibian & arthropod museum. Nonprofit museum dedicated to reptiles, amphibians & arthropods with hands-on encounters.

641 E Pennsylvania Ave, Escondido, CA 92025, United States

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

Explore More Activities

Discover more events and activities happening in El Cajon.