Museo del Nino

«Todo lo que puede ser imaginado es real.» — Picasso
«All that can be imagined is real» is the English translation of this thought provoking quote by legendary artist Pablo Picasso…
When I entered Museo Del Niño I couldn’t help but think Pablo Picasso with the funny shapes and gaudy colors. Incredibly eclectic, yet calming and fun!
I stopped here by accident as I waited to check into the historic Hotel El Convento, a hotel that dates to the 1600’s, the days of Pirates of the Caribbean, and was once a Convent! As I waited in a tiny courtyard near the hotel, I turned my head, and saw what looked like the Loch Ness Monster staring down at me (see pic). It was a large sculpture and quite surreal. Then I remembered «Todo lo que puede ser imaginado es real.» Ahhh yes, something must be creative here! I sense it! I turn around further and I then see Museo Del Niño. Right there!
The artist in me seeping with curiosity I had to check it out! First, I check my bags early into the historic Hotel, and walk back across to Museo Del Niño! The building itself dates to at least the 1700’s, maybe as old as El Convento. However, as I enter, I noticed it’s a Children’s Museum! Ah ok! Though it is called a museum, it is really a fun, hands-​on place full of interactive, passive-​learning activities. It has many touching-​exhibits, each with something to play on, with, in, or around. Kids of all ages are sure to find something interesting and fun to do (tbh prob more fun for the younger crowd)! I Immediately think of Honolulu’s Discovery Museum and San Francisco’s Exploratorium, but with a Spanish twist!
Si! I definitely recommend this children’s museum, and si, even for adults waiting to check-​in to their hotels! No, you won’t find Pablo Picasso paintings here, but a myriad of colorful things to touch! Great place to relax your mind and be a kid again! If you do have children they will be so grateful to burn some excess energy here, and as you sip your piña colada later on… This will be a blessing! Or, if you’re an international spy like I am… Dos! Por Favor! ¡Salud!
FYI — many tourists get Museo Del Niño Puerto Rico mixed up with Museo Del Niño de Carolina. It’s completely different locations, but both are children museums! The one in Carolina, PR of much larger size. This one is the original and in a historic building!
«Todo niño es un artista. El problema es cómo mantenerse siendo niño una vez que se ha crecido.» — Picasso
«Every child is an artist. The problem is how to keep on being a child once grown up.»
The Hours and Entry Fee as follows:
Lunes: cerrado
Martes a jueves: 10:00am — 3:30pm
Viernes: 10:00am — 5:00pm
Sábados y domingos: 12:00pm — 5:30pm
Costo de Entrada:
$ 7.00 niños (1 – 14 años)
$ 5.00 adultos
OVERALL GRADE: 4.3-STARS!

My son loved this museum. We spent so long playing inside that we didn’t have time to check out the go carts and mini zoo. Lots of interactive educational things to do here. Highly recommend!

The children’s museum has three floors of touchable exhibits designed for a preschool age crowd. Younger elementary kids might find some stuff here as well but anyone over 8 is likely to be bored. The museum is adjacent to hotel El Convento which is a good place for lunch (eat in the shady outdoor patio space) or you can picnic in the plaza with the pigeons.