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The Steinbeck Museum and National Steinbeck Center
The Steinbeck Museum and National Steinbeck Center
Monterey Bay
view website1 Main Street
Salinas, CA 93901
831-775-4721
Good-for-Kids Rating
Babies
Toddlers & Pre-KSchool-Age Kids
Pre-Teens & Teens
History Museum
The Steinbeck Museum and National Steinbeck Center Description
Don't worry that this is going to be dry or dull, as we secretly feared. With its hands-on exhibits and real-world props, including the vintage Model T from East of Eden and Rocinante, the original camper from "Travels With Charley," it's actually a lot of fun, as well as a fabulous introduction to the life and times of John Steinbeck.
Kid Tips
Toddlers & Pre-K: Young children will miss the literary allusions, of course, but will still have fun sitting on the life-sized Red Pony, riding in the Model T, and playing with the many action-oriented exhibits and games.
Planning Notes
- Make it a day trip. Salinas is about a 40-minute drive from Monterey, so if you're staying in Monterey or Pacific Groge, get an early start and you can see the museum by 12:30 p.m. and head over to Wild Things for the 1 p.m. tour, then be back in Monterey in time for dinner.
Just the Facts
Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday (winter); 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Sunday (summer).
Fees: Less than $10
Recommended Time: 1 - 2 hours
What's Nearby?
- Wild Things at Vision Quest Ranch 400 River Road
Salinas, CA 93908
831-455-1901 36.59459472222222 -121.62469194444445
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