Pennypickle's Workshop
Traveling to wine country with children? Pennypickle’s Workshop is the answer to “what will the kids do?” On Main Street in Old Town, Temecula’s Children’s Museum turns science into an adventure through the imaginary home of an eccentric inventor.
The professor’s workshop
The museum is presented as the home and workshop of Professor Phineas T. Pennypickle, a wacky inventor whose experiments fill every room. The story gives children a reason to explore: every corner hides an invention to test, a puzzle to solve or a scientific principle to discover. Its stated focus is simple and effective — discovering science through play.
What kids do
Visitors play with scientific experiments and inventions, learning by doing rather than reading. The hands-on approach keeps children engaged and curious, and parents often find themselves just as absorbed in the experiments. It is a great antidote to a long car ride or a rainy day.
Planning your visit
Pennypickle’s runs timed sessions, so it is best to check the official hours page before you go. The museum is closed on Mondays, and session times are listed for Tuesday through Saturday, with a Sunday schedule also shown. The museum is supported by the Friends of the Temecula Children’s Museum.
Nearby
Located in the heart of Old Town, Pennypickle’s is a short walk from the Temecula Valley Museum, the Old Town Sweet Shop and family-friendly restaurants such as Swing Inn Cafe. Together they make a full, kid-friendly day without the car.
Tips for visiting
- Check session times on the official website.
- Remember it’s closed Mondays.
- Pair with ice cream at the Old Town Sweet Shop.
- Plan a family day in Old Town around your session.
Who will love Pennypickle’s
Families with young children, grandparents traveling with grandkids and school groups will love Pennypickle’s Workshop. It helps make Temecula a destination for the whole family, not just the adults.
For multigenerational trips, the 1969 Cadillac can help balance the day: while the kids explore the professor’s workshop with one adult, others can enjoy a chauffeured tasting nearby, and everyone meets up again in Old Town for lunch. A classic convertible ride is also a hit with children — just let us know who is coming so we can plan seating safely.
Planning your visit
Temecula’s attractions and shows are easy to combine with wine country, Old Town and dining into a full day. Check schedules and buy tickets in advance for performances and popular programs, and confirm hours before you go, since seasonal changes and private events can affect access. Weekdays are generally quieter than weekends, and mornings are best for outdoor attractions before the afternoon heat in summer. Families should allow plenty of time for younger children to explore. If you are planning a celebration — an anniversary, a birthday or a date night — a show or attraction makes a great centerpiece, and a chauffeured 1969 Cadillac turns the arrival and the ride home into part of the occasion.
Best time to go
Weekday mornings tend to be quietest; check the official website for hours, closures and showtimes before you go, especially around holidays.
Make a day of it
A sample Temecula day built around Pennypickle's Workshop:
- Late morning — chauffeured pickup at your hotel and a slow cruise up Rancho California Road.
- Afternoon — two winery tastings with a lunch stop in wine country.
- Golden hour — drop-off on Old Town Front Street for photos with the car.
- Evening — Pennypickle's Workshop, then a ride back to your hotel with the top down.
Pennypickle's Workshop at a glance
| Category | Children’s museum |
|---|---|
| Address | 42081 Main Street, Temecula, CA 92590 |
| Area | Old Town Temecula |
| Good to know | Timed sessions; closed Mondays — check the official hours page |
| Website | www.pennypickles.org |
Getting to Pennypickle's Workshop in a 1969 Cadillac
Old Town Temecula is compact and walkable, but parking on Front Street fills quickly on weekends and during events. Arriving by chauffeured 1969 Cadillac solves that neatly: your driver drops you at the door, waits or circles back, and collects you when you are ready — and a red convertible on Front Street’s Western boardwalks makes for the most photographed arrival in town.
Chauffeured hire is $325 per hour with a three-hour minimum, booked and protected through DriveShare. Tell us where you want to go and we will build the route — Pennypickle's Workshop plus a winery or two, a sunset stop and a ride home.
Book the '69 Cadillac on DriveShare
More things to do nearby
- 1909 — restaurants
- Baily's Old Town Temecula — restaurants
- Luke's On Front — restaurants
- Gaucho Grill Argentine Steakhouse — restaurants
- E.A.T. Marketplace — restaurants
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Pennypickle's Workshop?
Pennypickle's Workshop is at 42081 Main Street, Temecula, CA 92590, in Old Town Temecula.
What is Pennypickle's Workshop known for?
Pennypickle’s Workshop is known as Temecula’s Children’s Museum, themed as the home of wacky inventor Professor Phineas T. Pennypickle, where children discover science through hands-on experiments and inventions.
Can I arrive at Pennypickle's Workshop in a classic car?
Yes. 1969 Caddy offers a chauffeured red 1969 Cadillac DeVille convertible from $325 per hour (three-hour minimum), booked on DriveShare. We plan the drop-off and pickup around Pennypickle's Workshop and can add nearby wineries to the same booking.
Arrive at Pennypickle's Workshop in style.
A chauffeured 1969 Cadillac convertible for your Temecula day — booked on DriveShare.