Skip to content

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 each

Grandparents/Seniors – $8.00

Military/Veterans* – $8.00

Blue Star Military* (Up to 6 admissions) – FREE

Museums For All* (Up to 4 admissions)$3.00

Teachers* (Up to 4 admissions) – $5.00

ACM* (Up to 6 admissions)$5.00

ASTC* (Up to 6 admissions)FREE

Current Museum Members – ALWAYS FREE

* Must show proof and ID, restrictions apply.

Upcoming Events

Sensory Friendly Play

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

Sock Skating at SCM

Escape the heat in a playful way — Sock Skating is back at SCM from…

Batty’s Butterfly Release 2025

September 7, 2025, 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Join SCM for our annual celebration of…

Summer Shimmy for kids with special and sensory needs along with their family and friends below 2 mascot figures in luau wear
Summer Shimmy 2025

Children with special needs, their families, and their friends are invited to join us for…

Image has a picture of Jazmine Williams with illustrations of children, and says "Bubble Making & Recipe Book Workshop Let's Make Bubbles Blow & Bubbles Grow with Author & Illustrator Jazmine Williams www.hungryforasnack.com"
Bubble Making and Recipe Workshop

Leo & Friends are excited to welcome back author and illustrator Jazmine Williams on Wednesday,…

Sacramento Children's Museum Summer Teacher Discount 2025 is written on a school chalkboard with Leo the mascot standing next to it
Summer Teacher Discount 2025!

This June and July SCM welcomes teachers and district educators to visit the Museum with…

Sign up for our newsletter to keep up on all things SCM!

 

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 am – 10:00 am

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