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Hearst Castle Museum of Natural History Paso Robles Children's Museum San Luis Obispo Children's Museum

Santa Maria Museum of Flight Santa Maria Natural History Museum

Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum Santa Maria Valley Railway Historical Museum The Dunes Center View All

Hearst Castle

750 Hearst Castle Road
San Simeon, CA
(805) 927-2020
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An incredible estate, Hearst Castle is one of the largest historic house museums in the US

Museum of Natural History

Morro Bay State Park Road
Morro Bay, CA
(805) 772-2694
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This small natural history museum has interactive exhibits and is in a beautiful setting. It is a wonderful museum for kids (and adults) of all ages. Museum admission is $2 for adults and it is free for all children (under 18). You might want to bring a sweater in case of fog.

Paso Robles Children's Museum

623 13th Street
Paso Robles, CA
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The Children's Museum at the Paso Robles Volunteer Firehouse is a non-profit organization formed in June of 2002. Its purpose is to develop and maintain an interactive educational facility for the children, families, and educators in our community, while showcasing the heritage of the Paso Robles Volunteer Firefighters. We are located in the heart of San Luis Obispo's north county. We offer educational activities focused on families for the general public, as well as school and youth group programming.

San Luis Obispo Children's Museum

1010 Nipomo St
San Luis Obispo, CA
(805) 545-5874
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The Children's Museum has exhibits for a broad range of children and provides an environment where families can connect in meaningful ways for decades to come. It is is a three-story, 8,400 square foot center with 21 indoor and outdoor activities that stimulate curiosity and discovery through play. Parents and caregivers can share moments of wonder with their children, away from the distractions of everyday life. Hours: 9:30am - 5:00pm Tuesday through Saturday 10:30am - 5:00pm on Sundays and select Monday holidays Admission is $8. Children under 2 are free.

Santa Maria Museum of Flight

3015 Airpark Dr
Santa Maria, CA
(805) 922-8758
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Open Friday-Sun 10am-4pm (closed on major holidays). Planes displayed in the hanger include a World War II SNJ, a great lake biplane and the gull-wing Stinson V77-Reliant.

Santa Maria Natural History Museum

412 S. McClelland St.
Santa Maria, CA
805) 614-0806
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The Natural History museum is open Wednesday from 12-3, Saturdays from 11-4, and by appointment. Kids of all ages will enjoy this museum. Admission is free.

Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum

705 McClelland
Santa Maria, CA
(805) 928-8414
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The Santa Maria Discovery Museum has reopened! The Santa Maria Discovery Museum is in a wonderful new facility and they have a lot of fun new exhibits. I am impressed with the range of activities for kids of all ages. A big plus is that the layout allows unobstructed views to the exhibits for older kids from the baby/toddler area. Be prepared to spend a few hours because the kids won't want to go home! Note* the museum is right by the teen center - so from tots to teens you are covered

Santa Maria Valley Railway Historical Museum

Santa Maria Towncenter on the upper level of the Robinsons May Court
Santa Maria, CA
(805) 714-4927
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The museum is open Saturdays and Sundays from 1pm to 4:30pm. The museum includes displays, large model trains, and a small gift shop.

The Dunes Center

1055 Guadalupe Street
Guadalupe, CA
(805) 343-2455
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The Dunes Center is a small museum with many interesting interactive exhibits for kids. They have puppets with a stage, magnifying glasses with shells, interactive computers, information on the Chumash Indians, artifacts from the making of the movie "The Ten Commandments", videos, and a sandbox (with shells). Admission is free but donations are appreciated.