Meet the Jones Family!
“We decided to become members of the museum for two main reasons: 1) to support its mission and 2) to enjoy an extra hour in the morning before the museum opens to the general public. This early access is almost…
Meet the Deljoueis Family!
The Deljoueis joined because they wanted a place where their kids could explore and have fun, and the added convenience of being close to home was a bonus. “We visit the museum regularly on weekends, spending between 1 to 3…
Meet the Schwarzenbach Family!
“My daughter Phoebe and I make it a point to visit the museum weekly. She eagerly greets the staff and meets her friends. Our first stop is usually the train table or to say hello to Harold the tortoise. Then,…
Child’s Play – Starting Conversations on AI and Museum Marketing
While front-of-house teams at children’s museums focus on offering the public non-digital, hands-on experiences, teams in the back offices are experiencing the opposite. AI has entered the marketing mix in innumerable ways – writing aids, content planning, audio captions. However,…
Meet the Gonzalez Family!
Member Spotlight Meet the Gonzalez Family! “As a professor at Sacramento State University, I’m deeply passionate about staying informed on the latest scientific findings related to parenting and children’s development. This interest prompted our initial visit to the Sacramento Children’s…
Play Around the World
Play Around the World is designed for children and families to explore different types of play—role-play, narrative, symbolic, and constructive—centered around aspects of Chinese, Japanese, South Korean, and Mexican cultures. Anchoring the exhibit are immersive activities children can engage with,…
Meet the Porter Family!
“My family wanted a safe place for play and exploration while I wanted to incorporate some learning too. My 7-year-old daughter loves Camp Rancho, especially the big canoe and the measurement rules exhibit. My 4-year-old son loves the scarf wall,…
The Power of Play
Did you know that play is recognized by the United Nations as a Fundamental Human Right to be nurtured and protected everywhere in the world? Here at SCM we are passionate about play! We promote play in everything we do,…
Meet the Yasi-Wallace Family!
Member Spotlight Meet the Yasi-Wallace Family! “My son Lane and I had a delightful first visit to the museum in August 2022, and we’ve been frequent visitors ever since. Since we come here once a week, the annual membership is…
Meet the Agbayani Family!
Member Spotlight Meet the Agbayani Family! “As an educator and a parent, I am thrilled to have discovered the Sacramento Children’s Museum. Play is an essential tool for children’s learning and development, and this museum offers various activities catering to…