Sacramento Children's Museum

Spark your child's imagination at Sacramento Children's Museum! Hands-on exhibits, interactive water play, and STEM activities make this the perfect educational stop for families. Fun meets learning in every corner.

Why Visit?

• Interactive Learning: 20+ hands-on exhibits blending play with STEM education
• All-Weather Fun: Indoor playground perfect for Sacramento's hot summers/rainy days
• Age-Optimized Zones: Separate areas for toddlers (0-3) and big kids (4-10)
• Local Flavor: Unique Sacramento-themed exhibits like "Waterways" showcasing the Delta

What to Expect

Top Exhibits:

1. Art Studio: Daily rotating crafts (included with admission)
2. Watt's Up?: Electricity experiments with safe circuits
3. Build It!: Giant foam blocks and construction zone
4. Toddler Garden: Soft-play area with sensory walls

Amenities:

• Stroller parking
• Nursing room
• On-site café (healthy kid meals under $8)
• Gift shop with educational toys

Pro Tips

 Best Time: Weekday mornings (least crowded)

 Age Advice: Ideal for 1-8 years (older kids may find it less engaging)

 Save Money: Free admission on 1st Sundays (sponsored by SMUD)

 Combine With: Fairytale Town (10-min drive) for full-day fun

 Parking: Free lot (fills by 11 AM on weekends)

Essential Info

 Address: 2701 Prospect Park Dr, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670

 From Downtown: 15-min drive via Hwy 50 East (Exit Zinfandel)

 Public Transit: SacRT Bus 21 to Zinfandel/Prospect Park

 Hours: Wed-Sun 9AM-4PM (closed Mon-Tue)

 Admission: $12 (ages 1-64), free under 1