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Summer Shimmy for kids with special and sensory needs along with their family and friends below 2 mascot figures in luau wear
Summer Shimmy 2025

Children with special needs, their families, and their friends are invited to join us for…

title 'pride with leo and friends dance party' above two mascots dressed in rainbow outfits, with music notes around them on a yellow background. All above the words 'june 7, 2025, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm, join leo and friends at a dance party full of fun! The pride with leo and friends dance party is a celebration of love, family, and our community.' on a purple background
Pride With Leo & Friends Dance Party 2025

Celebrate at the Pride with Leo and Friends Dance Party! Join SCM for museum play,…

'generously sponsored by' above the Republic Services 3 red arrow logo, next to the words 'sacramento children's museum, MESS FEST! Saturday, June 21, 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., all over rainbow paint splatters on a lime green background. Below this is a purple strip with the words 'tickets are $3 each at sackids.org - get yours now!'
Mess Fest 2025

It's Sal's Birthday, and we're celebrating in style at Mess Fest 2025! Dress for the…

A woman dressed as a mermaid sits on a rock, looking out to sea.
Mermaid Visit and Photo Opportunity

Join us for a visit and photo opportunity with Mermaid Rachel! Mermaid Rachel will be…

Sensory Friendly Play

Discovery Play and ExplorABILITY come together in our new Sensory Play at SCM. Sensory play…

SCM Family Pride

Regular Operating Hours

We're currently closed. We're open again on Saturday () 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