“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,…
“Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children, play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood.” – Fred Rogers Imagination play is one of the most foundational types…
Grab your favorite socks and join Leo and Friends for sock skating at SCM from January 2nd – 15th! This special exhibit is open during regular Museum hours and is free with admission! Our indoor rink is made from a high-tech…
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,…
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…
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…
The Martinez/Ragan family became members because they wanted a place to experience free play and structured activities. “My niece adores the art room and always looks forward to Fridays when Leo’s Learning Lab is open. We are grateful for this museum…
In collaboration with ACM and Nickelodeon, we are excited to host our first Mess Fest! Join us on September 30 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Dress for the mess and get ready to be wet, sticky, gooey, and dirty! Wear…
Exciting news from the Sacramento Children’s Museum – our next traveling exhibit will open on September 23! How many chickens do you weigh? How tall are you in apples or inches or pennies? Can you use your foot as a ruler? …
September 30th from 2:00-4:00 In collaboration with ACM and Nickelodeon, we are excited to host our first Mess Fest! Dress for the mess and get ready to be wet, sticky, gooey, and dirty! Wear a swimsuit or play clothes, rain…