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'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…

The words 'support learning through play with a donation to scm!" below the sacramento children's museum logo, above the big day of giving may 1 logo, ona blue background and surrounded by crayon art flowers
Big Day of Giving 2025

Support early childhood education, museum access programs, school visits, and more with a donation to…

The words 'Grab your bicycle and join in on the Bike Rodeo!' above a green mascot riding a bicycle on a dark pink background
Bike Rodeo

Join us for an event full of fun and bike riding! Explore an obstacle course,…

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…

photography month april sacramento logo and Sacramento children's museum logo over the text 'photography month sacramento', above 3 polaroid photos of children and their families. Below that is the text "learn to take your own polaroid pictures! Every wednesday in april, 10:15 a.m.' all on a pink background
Polaroid Photo Workshops

Join us for this fun pop-up activity in celebration of Photography Month Sacramento! Learn how…

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