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Visitor tip
Take advantage of all-day access with in-and-out privileges included with your admission ticket — visitors mentioned spending hours at the venue, so you can leave for lunch and return the same day without repaying admission.
Visitor tip
Plan a visit on Friday at 11:30am or Sunday at 1pm to catch Story Time and Puppet Theatre performances, which add structured educational entertainment to your visit.
Visitor tip
If visiting with toddlers, schedule your trip for Tuesday through Sunday to access daily toddler programs like Rhythm and Play (Tuesdays), Little Lab Explorers STEAM (Wednesdays), or Sensory Play Mornings (last Thursday of month).
Quick Facts
- Type
- Children's Museum
- Highlights
- Indoor and outdoor exhibits, pretend play, STEAM activities, daily toddler programs
- Admission
- $7 for all guests, with military and EBT discounts
- Location
- 350 W Yosemite Ave, Merced, CA 95348
What visitors say
My niece loved this place. Staff was friendly and there was even an activity to do while there. She was stressed because her mom was in the hospital. The whole discovery center experience there just made it easier for and me. We had…
We had my grandson's 3rd birthday party here at the recommendation of a friend. It was fantastic! There are so many things for the kids to do and so many opportunities to learn and have fun at the same time. We will definitely be adding…
We Had our son’s 2nd birthday here! Was very organized and fun! The girls were amazing hosting our party. All of the kids had a wonderful time and didn’t want to leave. Overall an amazing place to have a child’s birthday party. Highly…
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Did You Know?
- Kids Discovery Station offers all-day access with in-and-out privileges for a flat admission price of just $7 for all guests, making it an exceptionally affordable option for extended visits
- The museum features specialized daily programming for toddlers Tuesday through Sunday, including dedicated Rhythm and Play programs and Sensory Play Mornings, providing structured activities for the youngest learners
- Kids Discovery Station integrates STEAM education with hands-on coding activities using LEGOs as part of their Little Lab Explorers program on Wednesdays
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