Unlike traditional museums where items are stored behind glass and touching is highly discouraged, Museo Pambata invites visitors to learn with the exhibits by using their total senses.

Foundation, Petron Corporation, Fe S. Panlilio, Don Emilio T. Yap, Helena Z. Benitez, Security Bank and Trust Company, Landbank and GSIS.

In March 2012, Museo Pambata was shortlisted and received a Special Commendation[3][4] from the jury of the First Children’s Museum Award in Bologna, Italy “for inspiring the creation of new children’s museums in the Philippines and Asia.” Museo Pambata also received a Best Soft Power Cultural Organization nomination in the 2016 Leading Cultural Destinations Awards.

[6] There are eight theme rooms in Museo Pambata, namely: The museum also has a children's library, changing exhibits hall, gift shop, three venues for various events, playground, and parking space.

Children participants, in plenary and discussions in workshops, shared their views of the rights and responsibilities of the child and crafted messages to people and agencies concerned.

The summit was organized with the help of the DSWD, UNICEF, National Council of Social Development, Children’s Lab, CHILDHOPE Asia-Philippines, and other private donors.

Four minilibraries were turned over to the Manila barangays as part of the outreach component, while storytelling sessions became regular Friday and Saturday activities at the Museo Pambata Library and Resource Center.

Prelude and epilogue scenes of some episodes of the ABS-CBN education series, Bayani, were shot at Museo Pambata, most notably during the show's season specializing in modern heroes and collective heroism.