Admission Prices
- Adults & Children (ages 12 months+) $10.00 each
- Grandparents/Seniors $8.00 each
- Military/Veterans* $8.00 each
- Association of Children’s Museums (ACM)* $5.00 each (up to 6 admissions)
- Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC)* FREE (up to 6 admissions)
- Museums For All* $3 each (up to 4 admissions)
- Please note: A SNAP EBT card and matching photo ID presented at the time of purchase are required for this program.
- Children under 1 – FREE
- Museum Members – ALWAYS FREE
*Must show proof and/or ID. Restrictions apply.
Discounted tickets requiring ID or proof of eligibility must be purchased in person at our front desk. We are happy to accept admission passes that reflect current admission prices. The Sacramento Children’s Museum is best for children aged 0 – 8 years.
Online Ticket Sales
Tickets purchased online are non-refundable. Tickets may be rescheduled, but requests must be submitted on or before the original ticket date. We cannot accommodate changes after the date has passed. Tiny Tuesday offers free admission for those 24 months and younger on Tuesdays, no preregistration required. By purchasing tickets online visitors agree to comply with our rules, policies, and reminders. Our online purchase policy can be viewed here.
Gift Cards
Gift Cards can be be used towards general admission tickets, memberships, museum store purchases, and event registrations and will be sent via email following your completed transaction. Please note: gift cards are sent via email to the recipients email address at the time of purchase, if you would like to give the gift card on your own time, please put in your own email address instead of the recipient’s email address. Our online purchase policy can be viewed here.
Hours of Operation
Member-Only
Tuesday – Sunday, 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
General Admission
Tuesday – Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Special Dates For 2026
- January 1 — Closed
- January 19 — Open, 10am to 3pm (no member hour)
- February 9-13 — Closed
- February 16 — Open, 10am to 3pm (no member hour)
- April 5 — Closed
- May 16 — Closed for special event
- May 25 — Open, 10am to 3pm (no member hour)
- July 4 — Closed
- July 9 — Open late, 10am to 6pm (Pop Into S.T.E.M!)
- September 7 — Open, 10am to 3pm (no member hour)
- September 14-18 — Museum Closed for exhibit installation
- October 12 — Open, 10am to 3pm (no member hour)
- October 21 — Free Extended Hours, 3pm-6:30pm
- October 31 — Museum closed (Open for outside special event only)
- November 18 — Free Extended Hours, 3pm-6:30pm
- November 26 — Closed
- December 23 — Free Extended Hours, 3pm-6:30pm
- December 25 — Closed
- January 1, 2027 — Closed
Please note: Dates are subject to change.
