Best Museums & Educational Spots for Kids

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

Children's Museum of Stockton

Children's Museum of Stockton

Museum with interactive exhibits. Museum with more than 40 interactive exhibits & an art studio for kids.

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Haggin Museum

Haggin Museum

20th-century paintings & local history. 3 stories of galleries with paintings by noted 20th-century artists & exhibits on local history.

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Stockton Field Aviation Museum

Stockton Field Aviation Museum

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World of Wonders Science Museum

World of Wonders Science Museum

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Tracy Historical Museum

Tracy Historical Museum

Local history exhibits in quaint digs. Local museum housed in a former post office with exhibits devoted to the region's history.

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Boomers Modesto

Boomers Modesto

Family fun center with mini-golf & more. National amusement center chain featuring mini-golf, go-karts, bumper boats & arcade games.

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East Contra Costa Historical Society

East Contra Costa Historical Society

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Great Valley Museum and Planetarium

Great Valley Museum and Planetarium

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Los Vaqueros Interpretive Center | Los Vaqueros Reservoir

Los Vaqueros Interpretive Center | Los Vaqueros Reservoir

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The Graffiti USA Classic Car Museum

The Graffiti USA Classic Car Museum

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Rio Vista Museum

Rio Vista Museum

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Modesto Children's Museum

Modesto Children's Museum

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McHenry Museum

McHenry Museum

History museum in a grand 1912 library. Regional history museum in a grand former library building completed in 1912.

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The Cowboy Museum

The Cowboy Museum

Local exhibits on ranching & rodeo life. Western history museum with a gift shop & exhibits exploring the area's ranching & rodeo traditions.

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Discovery Center LLNL

Discovery Center LLNL

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Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve

Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve

Historic area with hiking trails. Former coal mining site featuring expansive green space, underground tours & hiking trails.

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Greathouse Visitor Center

Greathouse Visitor Center

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Preston Castle Foundation

Preston Castle Foundation

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Mount Diablo Summit Visitor Center

Mount Diablo Summit Visitor Center

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Pantano Station

Pantano Station

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Blackhawk Museum

Blackhawk Museum

Sleek space showcasing classic cars. Research library & museum featuring historic & vintage cars in sprawling, contemporary digs.

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Western Railway Museum

Western Railway Museum

Rides in electric trains & streetcars. Unique facility offering rides in restored electric trains & historic streetcars, plus exhibits.

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Calaveras County Museum and Historical Society

Calaveras County Museum and Historical Society

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Museum on Main

Museum on Main

Museum with local-history exhibits. Museum featuring exhibits on the Tri Valley region's history in the former city hall & library.

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Old Borges Ranch

Old Borges Ranch

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Amador County Museum

Amador County Museum

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Dublin Historic Park and Museums

Dublin Historic Park and Museums

Local history & 1850s-era buildings. A 10-acre park with preserved buildings from the 1850s tells the story of the city's early settlers.

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California Kids Fun Puppet and Magic Shows

California Kids Fun Puppet and Magic Shows

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Carnegie Arts Center

Carnegie Arts Center

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Turlock Historical Society Museum

Turlock Historical Society Museum

Exhibits focused on local history. Free museum dedicated to the history of Turlock, ranging from its founding to community life.

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Shadelands Ranch Museum

Shadelands Ranch Museum

Elegant 1902 house with guided tours. Genteel, historic 1902 house museum featuring period furniture, local artifacts & tours.

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