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Dia de los Muertos at SCM

Dia de los Muertos at SCM

Celebrate Dia de los Muertos with SCM! November 1 and 2, 2025, participate in themed activities, add a photo or note to our altar, and more. All activities are included with admission! This year, join us after hours for our…

Extended Thursday Hours for XOXO

Extended Thursday Hours for XOXO

Knowing how to talk about love, anger and sadness with kids can be challenging. That’s where exhibits like XOXO: An Exhibit About Love and Forgiveness at Sacramento Children’s museum can help. Developed for ages 2-12, this exhibit encourages kids to…

Message from Museum Director

This past weekend, Sacramento Children’s Museum’s Pride event was met with demonstrators. A small group of vocal individuals arrived at a family event with signs promoting hate and divisiveness. Our event continued as planned with incredible support from our guests…

Story Factory Stage Presents…..

Story Factory Stage Presents…..

Every Thursday, around 11:30, SCM will host performers and presentations!  This will include many good friends of the museum; such as musician Lisa Phenix, the great Richie Bee and his one man circus, and an introduction to some animal and…

sensory-play

Sensory Friendly Play in 2022

Discovery Play and ExplorABILITY come together in our new Sensory Play at SCM. Sensory play is a FREE and fully accessible program for children with any special needs, including those on the autism spectrum, and their siblings and friends. Sessions include…

Ugly Sweater Days at SCM

Ugly Sweater Days at SCM

Join us for our special holiday hours on December 20, 21, and 22, 2021. We will be open for 90-minute play sessions with winter crafts, holiday music and museum play. All guests wearing ugly sweaters or other festive holiday accessories…

SCM Family Pride

Regular Operating Hours

We're currently open.Opening Hours today: 10:00 am – 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