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…
Sensory Friendly Weekend Playdate
Discovery Play and ExplorABILITY come together in our Sensory Friendly Play at SCM. Sensory Friendly Play is a fully accessible program for children with any special needs, including those on the autism spectrum, and their siblings and friends. Sessions include…
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,…
Save the Date!
Team Leo will be marching in the Sacramento Pride Parade on June 9th! Want to join? Keep an eye on your email and our social media for more info coming soon!
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—around aspects of Chinese, Japanese, and South Korean cultures. Anchoring the exhibit are immersive activities children can engage with, including feeding pandas…
Play Around the World Exhibit Press Release
Play Around the World is an exhibit developed by the Association of Children’s Museums and Freeman Foundation to allow children to explore different types of play while learning about Asian cultures. Guests can take care of pandas at a Panda Preserve,…
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,…