Children's Museums
Southern California Children's Museum
📍 459 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91101🕐 Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–3 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9 AM–3 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–3 PM |
| Thursday | 12–3 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–4:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–4:30 PM |
| Sunday | 12:30–4:30 PM |
About Southern California Children's Museum
Kids' play space with hands-on exhibits. Indoor play area with interactive activities for toddlers, such as a kitchen, teepees & costumes. The museum offers all-day admission for a single price ($8-10), allowing visitors to leave and return later the same day—unusual pricing flexibility for children's museums. Rated 4.1 out of 5 stars by 246 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Children's Museum
- Best For
- Children 0-6 years old
- Focus
- Play-based learning, arts, and cultural celebrations
- Distinction
- Most affordable nonprofit kids museum in the region
- Founded
- 2013
💡 Did You Know?
- The museum offers all-day admission for a single price ($8-10), allowing visitors to leave and return later the same day—unusual pricing flexibility for children's museums
- Marketed as the most affordable nonprofit children's museum in the Southern California region, with reduced pricing available for low-income families
- Features rotating play exhibits and activities that change seasonally, creating an ever-changing experience to encourage repeat visits
- Hosts cultural celebrations and partnerships uplifting different languages, traditions, and identities, including BIPOC author storytelling events and cultural organization programming
- Designed specifically for children ages 0-6 years with specialized features including a designated baby area for infants up to 18 months and proactive sanitization practices with dedicated buckets for toys that go in mouths
💬 What Visitors Say
- Visit on Saturday mornings right at opening (9 AM) for minimal wait times and a less crowded experience. Staff are friendly and welcoming during these periods.
- Plan visits before 3 PM on weekdays or check Sunday availability, as the museum has limited hours (closes at 3 PM most days) and is often closed Sundays for private events. This is especially important for families with strict nap schedules.
- Your admission is valid for the entire day—you can leave and return later. At $10 per person (babies under 1 free), this represents excellent value compared to hourly-rate play spaces. Check for 'Museum for All' reduced pricing if you qualify for low-income assistance.
- The museum is specifically designed for children 0-6 years old and is ideal for toddlers under 5. It features a designated baby area for infants up to 18 months, a nursing room with diaper changing stations, and proactive toy sanitization with dedicated buckets for toys that have been mouthed.
- Exhibits rotate seasonally, so returning visitors will discover new play stations and features each visit. Popular rotating attractions include an ice cream cart, vet office, campground/tent, cushioned playground, and sensory stations with snow and slime play.
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