Bored? Visit the Children’s Museum of Stockton!

While exploring Stockton, California, I have come across many interesting and exceptional places. Places that teach, inspire, and make the world a better place. This little museum with a whole lot of magic is a perfect example. 
Ok, I get it. You are an adult who has absolutely no interest in visiting a children’s museum. There are other reasons to read this article. The Children’s Museum of Stockton has an impactful history. It is also an interesting place to volunteer or to take any young children in your life to visit. 

In 1989, at the local Cleveland Elementary School, five children under the age of ten were killed in a school shooting. Thirty others were wounded: twenty-nine children and one teacher named Janet Geng. Geng became the Founding Director of the Children’s Museum of Stockton. She created a place full of peace, discovery, and play. The non-profit organization now exists to inspire a new generation of Stockton children. 

According to Devin Thompson, Psychology 2025, the museum is “a wonderful place to take young children. The staff is extremely friendly and the museum has lots of fun activities. They even have a pet turtle!” Thompson regularly volunteers at the museum. In the past, his group of volunteers have been split up to manage different booths. He also provided each guest with a candy goodie bag! Anyone should be proud to support such a vital organization. 

The museum offers a multitude of fun activities for children to explore. There are over 40 exhibits with interesting and diverse themes such as agriculture, water conservation, recycling, a post office, train tables, and even an outdoor playground. There is truly something for every child. Every exhibit is thoroughly sanitized often.

The Children’s Museum of Stockton is open…

Wednesdays-Fridays

Operations:    9:00AM-4:00PM

Timeslots:      9:00AM-12:00PM

                      1:00PM-4:00PM

Saturdays-Sundays

Operations:  10:00AM-5:00PM

Timeslots:     10:00AM-1:00PM

                      2:00PM-5:00PM

In order to keep the community safe, the museum closes for one hour in between time slots to thoroughly sanitize the exhibits. 

The Children’s Museum of Stockton is a beautiful place to look towards the future. Children are encouraged to play, grow, and learn. This is a must visit location when pursuing local family-friendly fun!