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Kidspace Children's Museum — Pasadena, California
Kidspace Children's Museum in Pasadena: best for ages 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12; Adults $17 · Children (1 and older) $17 · Seniors 62+ $15 · Infants under 1 free.
Address480 N Arroyo Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91103
HoursTue–Sun 10am–5pm; closed Mondays
PricesAdults $17 · Children (1 and older) $17 · Seniors 62+ $15 · Infants under 1 free
Price notesPrices from the museum's official ticket page as quoted by Visit Pasadena/daysout. The official site's structured data elsewhere lists different hours (Mon–Fri 9–4) — conflict flagged in the report; Tue–Sun 10–5 is used as it matches the current ticket page.
Age notesOfficial site: 40+ hands-on exhibits designed for children ages 1–10; infants under 1 free.
BookingAdvance online tickets recommended; walk-ups subject to capacity.
Suggested timeAbout 3 hours
AccessibilityNot confirmed — official accessibility/sensory pages not fetched in this pass; no access tags claimed.
ParkingFree parking in Rose Bowl Lot I
Tickets & bookingTickets are sold online ('Get Tickets'). Indoor galleries are subject to capacity limitations and are available on a first-come, first-served basis; certain exhibits or activities may be modified, unavailable or at reduced capacity. Museum admission is non-refundable and non-transferable. Kidspace does not accept cash at this time.
ParkingFree parking is available in Rose Bowl Lot I near the Jackie Robinson Baseball Field and the Rose Bowl Aquatics Center (official Hours & Admission page). Bike racks are in Brookside Park adjacent to Kidspace (bring your own lock); there are no bike racks inside the museum. Also reachable by Metro and Pasadena Transit.
AccessibilityAll museum spaces are wheelchair accessible, and wheelchairs are available on a first-come, first-served basis (official FAQ). Only service dogs specially trained to assist disabled persons are permitted; other dogs and pets are not allowed inside. (Party/event spaces vary: the Pepper Tree Terrace is not suitable for guests with mobility challenges.)
Age notesKidspace's programs and exhibits are designed for families with children ages 10 and under (official FAQ); the homepage describes hands-on exhibits for children ages 1-10 on a 3.5-acre outdoor campus. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. The S. Mark Taper Foundation Early Childhood Learning Center is a dedicated 'babyspace' for the earliest learners.
Official tipsIf you plan to play in the water, bring a change of shoes (official Hours & Admission page). Hours can be shortened or changed on Rose Bowl event days, so check the date-specific notices before going.
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Venue details last verified November 5, 2026 against official sources. Hours and prices change — check the official site before you go. FamilyDay AI is a free planning tool for parents; we list only facts we have verified, and we never invent ratings or reviews.