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November 2024 by Paradees B
Pennypickle’s Workshop is a must-visit for kids and adults alike! This indoor museum is packed with interactive inventions and hands-on exhibits that spark the imagination. From wacky gadgets to fun experiments, there’s something exciting around every corner. It’s the perfect blend of play and learning, making science come alive in the most entertaining way. Highly recommend for a day of creativity and discovery!
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November 2024 by karen davis
This place is amazing! A truly interactive environment appropriate for all ages 3 and up to great grandparents! A very relevant experience of the evolution of science and technology made easy and fun! Highly recommended!
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October 2024 by Jeffrey Carter
Professor Phineas T. Pennypickle are built an amazing workshop full of experiments and wonder! Our 3yo and 5yo were entranced for over 2 hours by the 37 experiments and multiple rooms to explore. There was a scavenger hunt to do while you explore, a gift shop full of science toys, and during the summer they offer themed summer camps and day camps. Definitely an easy way to spend a few hours and kill some time when visiting Temecula with little ones.
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October 2024 by Sahra Jonker
This location has always been a favorite! We came for a charter school field trip and the demonstration they gave was phenomenal!! So engaging and the kids loved it.
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September 2024 by Desiree Gibson
Here’s my expierence, maybe yours is different.
This is not an autism friendly place. The workers are old and not the most understanding. I had one of the ladies hovering over me while my son was having an autistic meltdown, he was just overwhelmed by the place. But the worker could have backed off and stopped staring, staring and hovering over me helping him is not helping the problem.
Then another worker asked me “oh is he having issues.”
I damn near almost lost it at that point. Ya his “issue” is autism and ur issue is not having a brain to know what is appropriate and innapropriate to say to a special needs mom.
Maybe a kids place should teach their employees how to treat special needs kids, I doubt my son is the only one to pass through there.
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September 2024 by Nweran Jaber
Nice little spot to take kids with plenty of activities. Be careful with belongings in the cars I found a lady trying to open our car on our way out.
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September 2024 by Pilar Altamirano
Fun place to visit, for the afternoon. I went there with family, and we all had a lot of fun. Great place with PLENTY of interactive exhibits.
As an adult, it was an engaging, low stress, science review. I've got to admit I had just about as much fun as the kids did. Think mini funhouse, with a back story. Good ol' Dr. Pennypickle.
Let alone the giftshop was fantastic! Filled with unique toys and science kits. Great place for birthday and holiday gift shopping.
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August 2024 by Cathy Pope
Unlimited entertainment for kids and toddlers! It's worth noting that their hours are scheduled in "sessions". Although you can pay to enter any time during the session, they will close up and turn off the activities when the session ends and guests are expected to exit.
I do appreciate that they began cleaning and sanitizing, though, because a lot of kid friendly places are so dirty!
I really loved the staff. They talked so respectfully to my toddler and my family. They allow kids to touch literally anything. I was so pleasantly surprised! And there's enough to keep them interested and having fun for the entire session. For $10/person that can't be beat.
There's also parking right next to the building. And a designated snacking area.
Be aware: the entrance is a gift shop, so getting kids through that to pay and enter is a bit challenging.
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August 2024 by Tamar Cohen
Best time of my life just went back there after not visiting for 6-7 years and it really brought back all the amazing fun memories from my childhood totally recommend
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August 2024 by Troy Sommers
For The Price of around $10, this place will entertain your 4-10 yr old for 1-1.5 hrs. They open for 2 hours segments so plan accordingly. We brought 3 boys 6,7, & 9 here. The first 30-45 mins was them just quickly moving from one room to another. The last 30 & 45 mins, we took a little more time and tried to get them to focus on some of the levels of ingenuity in each room. They don't fully appreciate it as they just want to be hands on and playing.
This place is very neat, I would love if they had one gross motor room to help get some extra running energy out as our 3 boys wanted to run and physically exert some extra energy...they ran in the dark room maze which isn't the best place to run. If your kid is ADHD, they will like this place but not appreciate each station and be done in 30-40 minutes. Then you just need to re-focus and allow them some time to discover the stations in depth. The gift shop is pretty sweet and I would come here to buy a gift for a kid, not just go into the museum. The staff is great as well with their patience and fun with the kids. I am glad they called out my loud and slightly running kids as it re-etirated my own admonishments of their behavior. Find street parking for free close by as well, and take a walk around the town to go along with this stop in Temecula.
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August 2024 by Camille
Loved this spot! My kids had a blast. It’s a steampunk inspired children’s museum with tons of buttons to press and even science based magic shows. We will definitely be back!
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July 2024 by Monica Moran
This place is hidden in Old Town Temecula, in the back off the main street. If you have not gone to this museum it definitely is a must try for the kids for the summer. This place only cost $10.00 entry fee, so worth it. Each room had a diffrent theme, one had an earthquake simulation, the other was a music room, one was a glow in the dark room. It also had escape doors that lead to another room. Don't worry there's cameras so you can see where the kid went . The kids had a great time with the different themed rooms and inventions. The gift shop had alot of cool stuff too.
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July 2024 by Gaspar Delgado
The pennypickle was truly exceptional! I was really impressed with the quality of their setup.
The pennypickle, surpassed all of our expectations. Our family particularly loved the scavenger hunt. The process of learning new things and having fun was delightful.
We cannot recommend it highly enough! If you like taking the family out, you will absolutely adore this place! Our feedback on the pennypickle was nothing short of amazing.
My kids 7 and 14 year's old eagerly looking towards returning.
The service received was unforgettable. Don't miss the opportunity to build incredible memories with the kiddos.
A special thank you to the dedicated employee Peggy, who provided exceptional care with fun and educational activities, while maintaining a high level of attentiveness. Their leadership shines through their awesome staff.
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July 2024 by isabella kunert
Hand on gadgets, gizmos and science fun for all ages!
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June 2024 by adam silva
Great experience! Fun and entertaining while learning. The staff is amazing.
