The entire workshop is themed around the backstory of Professor Phineas T. Pennypickle, an imaginary inventor who lives in the space.
The museum was formerly known as the Imagination Workshop before being rebranded to its current name.
The facility features a 'music room' where visitors can experiment with unique, oversized mechanical instruments.
Most of the interactive components were custom-built to be durable enough for heavy daily use by children.
The design team specifically incorporated 'hidden' objects for children to search for during their visit.
Pennypickle's Workshop is an interactive children's museum designed as the home and laboratory of the fictional eccentric inventor Professor Phineas T. Pennypickle. The 7,500-square-foot facility features themed rooms filled with hands-on science experiments, gears, pulleys, and gadgets intended for children ages 10 and under. Visitors can explore a kitchen, bedroom, and library, all modified with complex machinery and interactive components. The museum emphasizes STEM-based play through tactile discovery and imaginative mechanical storytelling. It is owned and operated by the City of Temecula as a community resource. The facility includes a dedicated gift shop offering educational toys and science-themed kits. All exhibits are designed to encourage independent exploration and problem-solving through play.
In front of the Professor's massive, gear-filled 'Bed of Wonders' in the bedroom area.
Check the official website to book a time slot in advance, as capacity is managed to prevent overcrowding.
Adults are encouraged to participate alongside their children to help navigate the more complex mechanical puzzles.
Focus on the interactive wall exhibits first, as they are often the most popular areas during peak attendance.
Do not expect a traditional 'look-only' museum; this is a high-energy environment where touching and manipulating objects is encouraged.
Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Socks are recommended for certain play areas; active supervision of children is required at all times.
