The Friends of the Temecula Children’s Museum help to create an immersive and memorable experience for visitors through the character of Professor Pennypickle, while providing a way for children to become interested in science through play.

As science programs in the traditional school setting are becoming overshadowed by heavy emphasis on math and reading, it is increasingly important to provide innovative resources so that children are exposed to science basics. Through hands-on experiments and discovery, plus the elusive and intriguing persona of Professor Pennypickle and his Workshop, the Friends of the Temecula Children’s Museum hope to inspire children to become more interested in science while they are having lots of fun.

SOME examples of what the Friends do...
operate and manage Pennypickles, the gift shop at the Workshop (proceeds of items sold help support programming at the museum); fundraising; organize birthday parties, science clubs, science fairs, etc.

This is important!! The Friends are looking for financial and in-kind sponsorships for a new project – “Pennypickle’s Traveling Science Show” – which will transform a used bus (donated by the Riverside Transit Agency) into a traveling exhibit that will expose children who are not able to visit (such as in other school districts, children’s hospitals, etc.) to the look and feel of the wacky Imagination Workshop, plus deliver a mini science club experience provided by one of the Professor’s assistants. The Friends is hoping to entice a “Monster Garage” type group to “Pennypicklize” the bus inside and out.

The mission of the Friends of the Temecula Children's Museum...  to support events, programming, and future goals  of Pennypickle's Workshop, Temecula's Children's Museum.   You can help the Workshop  by generously contributing  to its support... click here