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Meet the Dunaway Family!

Meet the Dunaway Family!

Member Spotlight Meet the Dunaway Family! The Dunaways became members for their son to experience interacting and playing with other children before he starts Kindergarten in the fall. “We love taking our time in each area of the museum! I don’t think…

Meet the Flagg Family!

Meet the Flagg Family!

Member Spotlight Meet the Flagg Family! The Flagg family became museum members to allow their son a safe space to explore, socialize, and participate in our educational activities. Their son’s first stop when they visit is the train table and…

Meet the Herrera-Vilchez Family!

Meet the Herrera-Vilchez Family!

Member Spotlight Meet the Herrera-Vilchez Family! The Herrera-Vilchez family became members because they believe the Sacramento Children’s Museum is the perfect environment for the kids to learn through play. “We love all the exhibits and special events. Best of all,…

Meet the Reed Family!

Meet the Reed Family!

Member Spotlight Meet the Reed Family! “Although everyone loves the museum, we became members because members get an entire hour to play from 9-10 am without the public. This allows my kids to explore everything before it gets crowded. Visiting…

Yoga Play

Yoga Play

Join us on Fridays for an in-house yoga class! Relax, stretch and learn alongside other guests. Yoga mats are provided. Check the activity board on your next Friday visit for that day’s schedule!

Sound Explorers

Sound Explorers

Sound Explorers is a Saturday-only musical exploration program where miniature maestros can explore music! Beat on drums, shake maracas and more. Check the activity board on Saturdays to see that day’s schedule!

Parachute Play

Parachute Play

Parachute play is another classic at SCM! Encourage working together and motor skills alike while having tons of fun. Check the activity board on the day of your visit for that day’s schedule!

Nature Explorer Activities

Nature Explorer Activities

Venture into the wilderness with SCM during our various nature pop-up activities! Explore herbs and how to identify them in the garden, dig for dinosaurs, go on a nature walk with your binoculars or explore our bubble sensory bin -…

IF/THEN Pop-Up Science Sessions

IF/THEN Pop-Up Science Sessions

On Fridays and weekend days, Leo’s Learning Lab is open! Venture inside to see our If/Then installation featuring women in STEM – if girls can see it, then they can be it! Throughout the day, pop-up activities happen next to…

Storytime

Storytime

Storytime is a classic favorite at SCM! Thousands of stories have been told to our visiting friends, and you can hear a new story almost every visit. Join us all around the museum – Camp Rancho is a favorite spot!…

SCM Family Pride

Regular Operating Hours

We're currently closed. We're open again on Sunday () from 10:00 am to 4:00 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