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Come Learn and Play With Us!

Our mission is to spark a passion for life-long learning. We will accomplish our mission by providing a place where children are encouraged to think for themselves, expand their problem-solving abilities through creative exploration, and exercise both their bodies and their minds.

Adults & Children (12+ months) – $10.00

Grandparents/Seniors – $8.00

Military/Veterans* – $8.00

Museums For All* (Up to 4 admissions)$2.00

ACM (Up to 6 admissions)*$5.00

Current Museum Members – ALWAYS FREE

* Must show proof and ID, restrictions apply. Learn more.

Upcoming Events

Sensory Friendly Play

Discovery Play and ExplorABILITY come together in our new Sensory Play at SCM. Sensory play…

Two penguins sock skating on a frozen pond over the words 'sock skating at SCM, January 11 - 20, 2025
Sock Skating at SCM

Grab your favorite socks and join Leo and Friends for sock skating at SCM from…

Building Buddies logo and text, exhibit running from september 20, 2024 to january 5, 2025
Building Buddies

The Building Buddies exhibition portrays a small community where everyone is busy working on their homes.…

A holiday sweater graphic with a photo of the scm mascot in a sweater and the words 'Don't miss our first SCM sticker drop!'
SCM Sticker Drop 2024

Don't miss our very first SCM sticker drop - anyone visiting wearing their favorite holiday gear on December…

the words sacramento childrens museum above the words Pajama Jam, a mascot in pajamas, next to the words 'February 8, 2025, 5 - 6:30 p.m.'
Pajama Jam 2025

February 8th, 2025 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. It's a dance party in your pajamas!…

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SCM Family Pride

Regular Operating Hours

We're currently closed. We're open again on Thursday () from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.

Member – Only Hours

Tuesday – Sunday, 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

General Admission

Tuesday- Friday 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Saturday & Sunday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Leo’s Learning Lab will be open
Wed. – Fri. – 10:00 am – 2:00 pm &
Sat./Sun. – 10:00 am – 4:00 pm