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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!…

Science Activities

Science Activities

Explore the wonderful world around us in every way imaginable during Science sessions! Plant seeds to watch them grow, learn about how clouds work, watch a baking soda volcano and more – you never know what you’ll encounter! Check the…

Reptile Encounters

Reptile Encounters

Meet any one of our seven resident reptiles in our Reptile Encounters! We have three geckos, two tortoises, one snake and one bearded dragon who love to meet new friends. Check the activity board on the day of your visit…

Access Memberships

Access Memberships

Access memberships are an important part of SCM’s commitment to accessibility.

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Van Go

The Mobile Sacramento Children’s Museum is a school outreach program where Museum educators come to your school and transform your classroom or multipurpose room into a mini museum. Each session begins with a brief introductory lesson followed by exploration and…

Museum Outreach

Museum Outreach

Have an event that you’d like the Sacramento Children’s Museum to attend? Invite us to your science night, fair, or any other family event! Please email inquiries to katie@sackids.org.

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New Membership Levels

SCM has added two new membership levels to make membership more accessible for visiting families. Learn more in the release below!

SCM Family Pride

Regular Operating Hours

We're currently closed. We're open again on Tuesday () from 10:00 am to 2:00 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
Thurs/Fri – 10:00 am – 2:00 pm &
Sat/Sun – 10:00 am – 4:00 pm