π San Diego with Kids | Model Railroad Museum ποΈπ§π§
This amazing three-story museum is a hidden gem in Balboa Park! It features incredibly detailed dioramas of deserts ποΈ, coastal towns π, mountain landscapes ποΈ, and more β each scene telling a vivid, wordless story. If your child loves "wordless picture books," theyβll be mesmerized by these miniature worlds! The innermost section has interactive buttons that kids can press to make the trains run πβ‘ β my daughter couldnβt get enough and didnβt want to leave! π π― Details: π Address: 1649 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101 (Right across from the Botanical Building in Balboa Park β perfect for a combined visit!). π Hours: Thursday β Sunday, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM π« Tickets: Adults $13.50, Kids $6, Children under 4 free π Bonus: Free entry with an SD Public Library card! Donβt forget to check if your local library offers museum passes. π¨βπ©βπ§βπ¦ Why Itβs Great for Families: Hands-on engagement for curious little minds Educational + imaginative play β Stroller-friendly and not overly crowded Perfect half-day activity paired with a Balboa Park picnic π§Ί #SanDiego #WeekendInSD #KidsActivities #ModelTrains #BalboaPark #FamilyFun #SanDiegoTravel #SoCalLife #ParentingWin #LibraryPerks
