Ticket Pricing
- 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 only valid for the date they have been purchased for. By purchasing tickets online visitors agree to comply with our rules, policies, and reminders. Our online purchase policy can be viewed here.
Gift Certificates
Gift Certificates 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. Our online purchase policy can be viewed here.
Hours of Operation
Member-Only Hours
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)
- October 12 — Open, 10am to 3pm (no member hour)
- October 31 — Museum closed (Open for outside special event only)
- November 26 — Closed
- December 25 — Closed
- January 1, 2027 — Closed
