Best Museums & Educational Spots for Kids

Explore the best best museums & educational spots for kids options for kids and families in Soledad

San Lorenzo County Park

San Lorenzo County Park

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Monterey & Salinas Valley Railroad Museum

Monterey & Salinas Valley Railroad Museum

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Dennis The Menace Playground

Dennis The Menace Playground

Sizable kids' playground & park. Spacious kids' playground & park featuring activities such as a maze & a rock climbing wall.

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Monterey County Youth Museum

Monterey County Youth Museum

Children's museum with hands-on exhibits. This colorful museum for toddlers & bigger kids features interactive exhibits with a local theme.

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Monterey History and Art Museum

Monterey History and Art Museum

Art exhibits & local maritime history. A local history showcase with a collection of maritime artifacts, plus rotating art exhibitions.

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Old Fisherman's Wharf

Old Fisherman's Wharf

Quaint landmark with dining & shopping. Iconic waterside complex & event site featuring seafood eateries, shops & water-sports activities.

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Monterey Museum of Art

Monterey Museum of Art

Museum in a historic former estate. Open only for special events, this art museum in a historic estate features contemporary galleries.

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Colton Hall Museum and Jail

Colton Hall Museum and Jail

Exhibits dedicated to California history. Built 1847–1849, this museum in an old government building has exhibits on the history of Monterey.

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Carmel Mission Basilica Museum

Carmel Mission Basilica Museum

Historic 18th-century church & a museum. Venerable, circa-1771 church featuring an on-site museum, a serene courtyard, tours & more.

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Presidio of Monterey Museum

Presidio of Monterey Museum

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Monterey Bay Aquarium

Monterey Bay Aquarium

Sprawling marine life attraction. Well-known aquarium on a rocky coastline with exhibits ranging from otter habitats to touch pools.

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Whalers Cabin Museum

Whalers Cabin Museum

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Point Lobos State Natural Reserve

Point Lobos State Natural Reserve

Coastal hikes, diving & a whaling museum. Scenic coastal area featuring diverse sea animals & wildlife, hiking, diving & a whaling museum.

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Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History

Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History

Free exhibitions on regional wildlife. Nature museum offering exhibits on birds, insects, plants & other wildlife, plus free admission.

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Museum Foundation Pacific

Museum Foundation Pacific

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Monarch Sanctuary

Monarch Sanctuary

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Point Pinos Lighthouse (1855)

Point Pinos Lighthouse (1855)

Historic light tower from 1850s. Oldest continually operating lighthouse on the Pacific, offering tours of Victorian-era building.

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