Museums in California

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Children take part in a birthday scavenger hunt during a private party at MY Museum in Monterey. Your group has exclusive museum use for two hours, with a birthday host and a group photo included.

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Children’s Museum of Discovery in Escondido has birthday packages with a private indoor or outdoor party space. Décor and a party assistant are included, and the birthday child receives a gift.

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CRR Discovery Museum in Santa Maria has daytime birthday parties and parties after closing. The two hour packages include reserved space, pizza and juice or water, with staff handling setup and cleanup.

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ImagineU Children's Museum in Visalia has several birthday rental options. Bear's Party Zone starts at $250 and includes a private party zone, museum admission for the day, and a dedicated party host.

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Children can keep playing at San Luis Obispo Children’s Museum until closing after the Party & Play room reservation ends. The package includes child admission and party space for up to 20 children, along with…

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A birthday at Children's Museum of Sonoma County includes museum admission for the day and reserved picnic table space for two hours. Choose a $380 package for 20 people or a $540 package for 30.

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Birthday groups explore three floors of exhibits at MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation in Santa Barbara. Children can also complete an optional scavenger hunt with stickers.

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California State Mining and Mineral Museum is at the Mariposa County Fairgrounds in Mariposa, California. The museum has child and youth programs, which give families a starting point when considering a birthday visit.

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Kennedy Gold Mine is a historic mine in Jackson with guided tours and the option to explore on your own during its 2026 season. For a child interested in a mine visit, ask staff how a tour would work for your birthday…

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Mariposa Museum & History Center has a venue rental option in Mariposa, California. For families considering the museum for a child's birthday, the event rental contact is the place to discuss the proposed gathering.

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Alpine County Museum is on School Street in Markleeville. If you are considering a museum visit as part of a child's birthday, check your date against its seasonal opening period before making plans.

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Calaveras County Museum in San Andreas is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For a child who enjoys museum visits, you could consider an outing here around their birthday.

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Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park in Pine Grove has day use and a museum. If you are considering a visit for a child's birthday, start by asking the park about bringing your group and which parts of the visit…

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Kern County Museum in Bakersfield rents venues for special events. If you are considering the museum for a birthday gathering, use its rental inquiry form to describe your plans and ask which space could work for your…

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Mendocino County Museum is in Willits, California. If you are considering it for a birthday visit, contact museum staff before arranging a children's group outing.

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Plumas County Museum is on Jackson Street in Quincy, California. If your child would like a museum visit for their birthday, contact the museum to discuss bringing a group.

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Sacramento Valley Museum is a museum in Williams, California. If your child enjoys visiting museums, contact the museum to discuss a possible birthday outing before making plans for a group.

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San Diego Natural History Museum is a museum in San Diego. If your child has asked for a museum birthday, contact its events team to discuss the kind of gathering you have in mind.

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Siskiyou County Museum is at 910 S Main Street in Yreka, California. If you are considering a museum visit for a birthday, discuss the group with the museum before choosing a date.

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Interpretive trails are the focus of a visit to Fort Humboldt State Historic Park in Eureka. Families considering a birthday outing can plan a walk through the historic park and let the interpretation shape the visit.

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Manzanar National Historic Site in Independence has historic grounds, a driving tour and a visitor center. For a family visit, decide which parts of the site you want to include before setting your schedule.