Member Spotlight Meet the Gonzalez Family! “As a professor at Sacramento State University, I’m deeply passionate about staying informed on the latest scientific findings related to parenting and children’s development. This interest prompted our initial visit to the Sacramento Children’s…
Play Around the World is designed for children and families to explore different types of play—role-play, narrative, symbolic, and constructive—around aspects of Chinese, Japanese, and South Korean cultures. Anchoring the exhibit are immersive activities children can engage with, including feeding pandas…
Play Around the World is an exhibit developed by the Association of Children’s Museums and Freeman Foundation to allow children to explore different types of play while learning about Asian cultures. Guests can take care of pandas at a Panda Preserve,…
“My family wanted a safe place for play and exploration while I wanted to incorporate some learning too. My 7-year-old daughter loves Camp Rancho, especially the big canoe and the measurement rules exhibit. My 4-year-old son loves the scarf wall,…
“Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children, play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood.” – Fred Rogers Imagination play is one of the most foundational types…
Grab your favorite socks and join Leo and Friends for sock skating at SCM from January 2nd – 15th! This special exhibit is open during regular Museum hours and is free with admission! Our indoor rink is made from a high-tech…
Did you know that play is recognized by the United Nations as a Fundamental Human Right to be nurtured and protected everywhere in the world? Here at SCM we are passionate about play! We promote play in everything we do,…
Member Spotlight Meet the Yasi-Wallace Family! “My son Lane and I had a delightful first visit to the museum in August 2022, and we’ve been frequent visitors ever since. Since we come here once a week, the annual membership is…
Member Spotlight Meet the Agbayani Family! “As an educator and a parent, I am thrilled to have discovered the Sacramento Children’s Museum. Play is an essential tool for children’s learning and development, and this museum offers various activities catering to…
The Martinez/Ragan family became members because they wanted a place to experience free play and structured activities. “My niece adores the art room and always looks forward to Fridays when Leo’s Learning Lab is open. We are grateful for this museum…