Updated for 2025
Looking for a great place to have fun with your kids? What about squeezing in some learning at the same time? And if the learning is fused with the fun, everyone wins. We’re lucky enough to have a place like that here in SoCal!
Kidspace Children’s Museum in Pasadena has everything you need for a fun day out with kids including interactive exhibits, lots of places to run around and climb on, and plenty of things to see – and do. It’s a perfect place to spend the day.
Toddler Fun at Kidspace Children’s Museum
This 2025 Update provided by Rosa (@rosa_explores), a toddler mom who loves sharing about family-friendly adventures in Southern California, mom life, and exploring the outdoors.
Upon entering the museum, our family first noticed the Galvin Physics Forest to the right. The area is outdoors and has 7-8 different “experiments” that our toddler loved experiencing.
She especially enjoyed racing weighted wheels down a track and launching the bottle rocket. My husband is an engineer and probably had more fun than our toddler.
Next, we went into Roberts Pavilion (the main indoor portion of the museum). Our toddler loved the little station where she could put different objects in front of an upward-pointing fan and see which ones floated up in the air.
She also enjoyed climbing way up in the play tower to see the view of the museum courtyard. On our way out, she loved spinning a wheel that made the dolphins “swim” in the “Forest under the Sea.”
Outside behind Roberts Pavilion, we enjoyed the tricycle track and mini playground. We also explored the replica farmers market, and our toddler wanted to name all the fruits and vegetables and point to all the animal figures.
We also had a chance to explore the special (paid) exhibit, “Wired for Wonder: A Multi-Sensory Maze,” which will be open at the museum through August 2025. Our toddler played with drums, balanced weighted rockets, and guessed common smells. One of the most popular exhibits was the “Infinity Room.”
After a full morning, we enjoyed a nice lunch at the on-campus Bean Sprouts Café. The sandwiches were good for adults, and our toddler devoured her rocket-shaped “Spaceadilla.”
Detailed Information About Kidspace Children’s Museum
Kidspace Children’s Museum
480 N. Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91103
Kidspace Museum Hours
| Tuesdays – Sundays | 10am – 5pm |
| Mondays | Closed |
Admission Prices Kidspace Museum
Timed Tickets are required, with advance registration.
| Adults | $15.50 |
| Children (1 and above) | $15.50 |
| Seniors (62 and above) | $13.50 |
| Infants (under 1) | Free |
| Members | Free* |
Parking
Since Kidspace Children’s Museum is located next to the Rose Bowl Stadium, it means there is ample free parking, but can also mean there may be challenges to parking when there are special events at the Rose Bowl. Note that parking is located approximately 100 yards from the entrance to the Museum, along a walkway.
About Kidspace Children’s Museum
Kidspace was designed for kids ages 1-10, and is a place families could easily spend all day playing and exploring. There are several “zones,” and each has terrific learn and play opportunities. Kids can splash in the simulated river as well, so bringing a change of clothes is not a bad idea.
The Galvin Physics Forest is a terrific interactive science learning opportunity, with hands-on experiments sure to delight, including the Bottle Rocket, the Ball Bounce, and the Roller Coaster.
Most of the Museum is located outdoors, but there are some indoor activities inside the Roberts Pavilion.
There is also a Trike Track, which has been a fan favorite since they opened. Parents will be happy to know they provide a liner for the bike helmets to keep things sanitary!
Special Events at Kidspace Museum
Kidspace Museum offers several Special Events throughout the year, like their new Bubble Planet event, their popular Pumpkin Festival in October, Snow Days in December, a Martin Luther King celebration in January, and an Ooey Gooey weekend in February. Check their website for more detailed information about their events, including whether there is a separate admission fee.
Related: The Best Kids’ Museums in Los Angeles
Food and Dining Options at Kidspace
Bean Sprouts Café offers a delicious selection of lunch and snack food that both children and adults will like. The Café prices are very reasonable, and they are known for offering options for visitors with special dietary needs.
You’ll find vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, casein-free, nut-free, egg-free, and soy-free options on their menu.
Nearby Attractions
Kidspace Museum is located next to a terrific park if the kids need more time to play, and the Rose Bowl is right across the parking lot, which happens to be one of our favorite Stroller Walks in Los Angeles.
A short car ride will take you to the Gamble House, and not far from that is Old Town Pasadena/Colorado Blvd, with plenty of shopping and dining, and the Norton Simon Museum is there as well.
And we’ve got a great list of Things to do in Pasadena with Kids if you’d like more ideas!
This article was updated for 2025 by Rosa. Rosa (@rosa_explores) is a toddler mom who loves sharing about family-friendly adventures in Southern California, mom life, and exploring the outdoors.
Sarah Auerswald is the co-Founder and Managing Editor of MomsLA.com.
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