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Pretend City Children's Museum
4.5 ★★★★★ 2,041 Google reviews · Indoor playground in Irvine, California
Set up as a pretend city, this kids' museum has a post office, cafe, farm & other interactive areas.
Plan your visit
- Memberships available — worth asking about if you'd come back often
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (949) 428-3900
- Website pretendcity.org
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–4 PM |
What parents highlight
“They have a full water play area with water aprons and a full sandbox with clean sand and sand toys.”
“Not alot for infants, but toddlers and 4-9 years will thrive.”
What parents say
So much fun, my son loved it. Kids 1-11 would have a good time. Not alot for infants, but toddlers and 4-9 years will thrive. 10/11 year olds will have fun, but it may take time for them to warm up. Pro: Imagination play, family friendly, low maintenance.
Of all the places I’ve ever been with my grandsons, this is by far, my absolute, absolute, absolute favorite! The ingenuity, imagination, touch, ability, accessibility, interaction, there are just not enough words to describe all the types of play that Pretend City encourages and allows!
The ticket is kind of expensive We try to use the membership of the Association of children museum but if don’t work out. The staff gave us a 20% discount which is still nice. This is a very crowded space - a lot of children. We wouldn’t come back here again. There are a lot of activities for children for sure.
We have been here twice and both times were great but definitely overwhelming for my little one. We went for the Martin Luther King Jr. Event and they had a beautiful speaker who did activities with the kids.
Birthday parties at Pretend City Children's Museum
Pretend City Children's Museum hosts birthday parties — confirmed on their own site. Packages, party rooms, and pricing change often, so check the current options and book ahead — weekend slots go fast at popular playgrounds.
Bringing a toddler?
Reviews and the venue's own info mention a dedicated toddler area or toddler times at Pretend City Children's Museum — a separate space where little ones can play without dodging big kids.
Sensory-friendly play
Pretend City Children's Museum is mentioned for sensory-friendly sessions — typically quieter play times with lights and music turned down. Schedules for these change, so call ahead to confirm the next session before you go.
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