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The Benefits of Membership

Reflecting our diverse community, the Sacramento Children’s Museum creates playful, interactive and multi-sensory learning experiences for children aged 0-8. Our museum provides a space where children and their adults can learn through hands on play.

A Membership With Us Includes:

  • FREE MUSEUM ADMISSION for an entire year!
  • Exclusive Member-only hours (Tue-Sun, 9-10 am)
  • ACM reciprocal benefits for participating children’s museums
  • ASTC reciprocal benefits for participating science institutions
  • 1/2 off general admission for up to two guests every time you visit
  • 10% museum store discount
  • Free member only events
  • Member rate for Birthdays
  • Member email (Leo’s Tales)

IMPORTANT – All memberships, including gift memberships, become active on the day of purchase and expire one year from the date of purchase.  All memberships must include at least one child and one adult. Not all members need to live in the same household. Membership benefits are not transferable. Memberships are non-refundable.

Renewing? Make sure to enter the same information that is on your current membership and log in at the top right of the membership form.

Need help registering a login for event signups, discounts and renewal? See our how-to guide here. 

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MEMBER-ONLY HOURS!!!

Tuesday-Sunday 9:00-10:00AM

Members, join us for Member Hour when the museum is open exclusively for you!

Questions about Membership: email Membership@sackids.org

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Play Date

Up to 3 named individuals

$200

  • All benefits listed above
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Family

Up to 6 named individuals

$375

  • All benefits listed above

Reciprocal Benefits

Your membership is the gift that keeps on giving!

All named members receive the added reciprocal benefit of discounted or free admission to hundreds of children’s museums and science institutions throughout the country!

Present your e-membership card with an Association of Children’s Museums (ACM) or Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) logo at any participating institution and get discounted or free admission. 

PLEASE NOTE: It is recommended that you contact each institution for their reciprocity policy before attending. Reciprocal privileges may be restricted for special ticketed exhibitions. 

Virtual Membership e-Card

We found an opportunity to make your life easier and help the environment! Never worry about forgetting your membership card again. By downloading the “E-Membership” App, your membership e-card will be readily available on your phone. Every time you visit us, simply check in at the front desk with your e-card.

  1. Download and install the E-membership App from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store
  2. Open the E-membership App, search “Sac”, and select the SCM tile with Leo’s face
  3. Click on Find My Membership Cards
  4. Enter a phone number (if you are uncertain of which phone number we have listed in your membership account, we can verify it for you)
  5. Enter your last name. Click Find
  6. Click Show My Membership Cards. The cards will remain within the digital folder for the duration of your active membership. You can also add your e-card to your device wallet.
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Homeschool Families

Homeschool families! We offer the option to use school funds toward the purchase of a membership. Join us to discover the benefits of being part of our community. Submit a request through your school ordering request system.

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Regular Operating Hours

We're currently closed. We're open again on Thursday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.

Member – Only Hours

Tuesday – Sunday, 9:00 am – 10:00 am

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