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At Pretend City, we believe young children learn best through play, families are our childrens first and most important teachers, diversity enriches childrens lives, and play changes the world. Our vision is to ensure that each child is ready for school success by providing real-world learning experiences that children need to develop essential foundational learning skills.

The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame honors and celebrates women, past and present, whose lives exemplify the courage, resilience, and independence that helped shape the American West, and fosters an appreciation of the ideals and spirit of self-reliance they inspire.

The museum provides hands-on, learn-through-play exhibits and programs for children and families to spark curiosity and early learning. It also preserves and interprets the heritage of the Paso Robles volunteer firefighters by housing exhibits and the historic firehouse as part of its educational experience.

The FPAJMZ mission is to support the City of Palo Alto in its efforts to provide exciting and interactive museum exhibits, offer science education programs, and improve zoo and museum facilities.