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The Santa Cruz Children’s Museum of Discovery
4.6 ★★★★★ 175 Google reviews · Indoor playground in Capitola, California
Friendly children's museum featuring interactive exhibits for kids of all ages.
Plan your visit
- Memberships available — worth asking about if you'd come back often
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 831-316-5200
- Website sccmod.org
Hours
| Monday | 10 am–5 pm |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 10 am–5 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–5 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–5 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
What parents highlight
“Great place for crawlers and new walkers because it's safe and clean with dsignated baby and tot areas.”
“Would never know it was at a mall, much bigger than it looks from the outside, so many cool rooms for little ones to run around and explore.”
What parents say
So fun for all ages! Always lots to do and see. They put new installations in regularly and keep things very clean.
Awesome kids space at the mall! Would never know it was at a mall, much bigger than it looks from the outside, so many cool rooms for little ones to run around and explore. You can easily spend a few hours here. Reasonable price as well.
Pros: Want your kids to learn and play, well this is the right place to take them. They have a wide variety of hands on activities for kids of all ages. Even though there are many kids the place stays fairly clean. They host open house events and distribute free annual passes through other organizations.
I take my grandkids here often. They love this place. Lots of things for them to do and explore. Great place to go on rainy day week ends. My only concern is some parents treat this place as a babysitting service and don't monitor their child.
Birthday parties at The Santa Cruz Children’s Museum of Discovery
The Santa Cruz Children’s Museum of Discovery hosts birthday parties — confirmed on their own site. Packages, party rooms, and pricing change often, so check the current options and book ahead — weekend slots go fast at popular playgrounds.
Bringing a toddler?
Reviews and the venue's own info mention a dedicated toddler area or toddler times at The Santa Cruz Children’s Museum of Discovery — a separate space where little ones can play without dodging big kids.
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