Children's Museums

Kids Discovery Station

Name: Kids Discovery Station
Address: 350 W Yosemite Ave, Merced, CA 95348, Merced, CA, US
Telephone: (209) 580-4070
Rating: 4.7

★★★★☆ 4.7 (89 reviews)

📍 350 W Yosemite Ave, Merced, CA 95348

📞 (209) 580-4070

🌐 www.kidsdiscoverystation.org

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🕐 Hours

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	11 AM–5 PM
Wednesday	11 AM–7 PM
Thursday	11 AM–5 PM
Friday	11 AM–5 PM
Saturday	10 AM–5 PM
Sunday	10 AM–5 PM

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About Kids Discovery Station

Kids Discovery Station is a children's museum in Merced, CA. 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. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 89 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Children's Museum
Best For: Toddlers to teens
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

💡 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
⭐The attraction maintains a 4.7-star rating across 89 reviews with particularly strong praise for birthday party hosting and staff cleanliness practices

💬 What Visitors Say

💡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.
💡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.
💡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).
💡The outdoor playground and train exhibit are standout attractions that kids especially love — prioritize these areas, as multiple reviews highlighted them as favorite experiences.
💡The venue maintains high cleanliness standards and is excellent for birthday parties with flexible hosting options, so consider it for special celebrations with multiple children.