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One hundred percent of our exhibits, daily programming, special events are thanks to our donors. We rely on generous individuals, companies, and grant foundations to create the one-of-a-kind educational experiences that our visitors love. The gift you give today will positively impact a child for a lifetime.

There are many ways to help spark a lifelong love of learning. See below for all the great ways you can contribute to Sacramento Children’s Museum!

Donate Today

We accept cash, checks, and major credit cards. We also welcome all gifts of stock, real estate, planned giving and in-kind donations. Payment can be made as a one-time gift, or you can really keep a love of learning alive with monthly, quarterly, or annual installments.

To donate cash or check, please mail to 2701 Prospect Park Dr. #120, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670.

Make a Lasting Impact

Help us inspire children for years to come with a monthly, quarterly, or annual pledge. Please contact our Executive Director for more information.

Invite Your Office to Help

You can designate SCM for your company’s annual employee giving program, or you can make your gift go twice as far with an employer matching gift. Please ask your place of employment if they offer these programs, or contact us to assist you.

Museum Access Program (MAP)

Sponsorship of this program will ensure that the Museum’s exhibits and programs are accessible to low-income, at-risk, and special needs children and their families. Sponsorship opportunities range from subsidizing single-visit Museums for All passes for low-income families, to underwriting a Free Admission Day, to sponsoring field trips for an entire school district in an under-served community. If you are interested in donating or learning more, please contact our Executive Director, Sharon Stone Smith.

Matching Gifts

Your employer may have a matching gift program. If so, you can make your gift go twice as far! Please inquire at your place of employment or contact us to assist you.

Submit Donations by mail:

2701 Prospect Park Dr. #120
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670

Other Ways to Support SCM

Make a multi-year pledge

Help us secure the future of the Sacramento Children’s Museum! Make payments quarterly or annually.

Designate the museum for your company’s annual employee giving program.

Tribute gifts

Celebrate an anniversary, graduation, wedding, birthday, or any significant event with a gift to SCM. Remember a deceased loved one or friend as well. We will send a letter to the honoree to recognize your gift.

Name SCM as a beneficiary of your will, retirement plan, or life insurance policy.

SCM continually relies on the generosity of our community to help enrich our programs and exhibits. With your help we can replace worn items and continue our mission to spark a passion for life-long learning.

Sponsor One of Our Exhibits

Contact our team to discuss sponsoring one of our exhibits!

Share Your Experience

We hope you had a wonderful time at our museum! A great way to support us is to share your experience with others that are looking into visiting us.

Sacramento Children’s Museum (SCM 20-2673935) is a registered 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. Your donation is tax-deductible to extent the law allows.

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Regular Operating Hours

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