MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation

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MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation

Name: MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation
Address: 125 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, Santa Barbara, CA, US
Telephone: (805) 770-5000
Rating: 4.7

★★★★☆ 4.7 (1507 reviews)

📍 125 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

📞 (805) 770-5000

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🕐 Hours

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

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About MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation

Hands-on science, math & tech exhibits. Contemporary museum devoted to science, technology & the arts, with a focus on interactive exhibits. MOXI features a three-floor interactive STEAM museum with a rooftop water play area, making it one of the few science centers to integrate outdoor water exploration into its core exhibit design. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,507 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Science Center
Best For: All ages
Focus: Interactive STEAM learning
Admission: Members free; Adults $25; Kids 2-12 $20
Location: Santa Barbara, CA

💡 Did You Know?

⭐MOXI features a three-floor interactive STEAM museum with a rooftop water play area, making it one of the few science centers to integrate outdoor water exploration into its core exhibit design
⭐The museum offers dedicated Toddler Tuesdays programming (9 AM-12 PM) with a specialized crawling baby and toddler play area, showing intentional design for children under 2 years old
⭐MOXI operates an Innovation Workshop makerspace with both hi-tech and no-tech tools available to all guests, enabling hands-on creation activities like stop-motion movie production and whistle-making
⭐The museum provides a field trip availability meter showing real-time busy percentages by day (Friday 88%, Monday 85%, Wednesday 82%), allowing visitors to plan visits during less crowded times
⭐MOXI offers EBT card discounts that significantly reduce admission prices, making science education more accessible to low-income families

💬 What Visitors Say

💡Visit on Tuesday mornings during Toddler Tuesdays (9 AM-12 PM) if you have young children under 2, as most exhibits are geared toward older kids. Reviews note the dedicated toddler play area and water table are highlights, but the bulk of the museum suits ages 3+.
🕐Plan your visit for Tuesday-Thursday or avoid Fridays (88% busy) and Mondays (85% busy) to experience shorter wait times. Use the field trip availability meter as a guide—these less-busy days offer a more relaxed exploration of the three floors.
💬If you have an EBT card, admission prices drop significantly from the standard $25 (adults) and $20 (children). Budget 1-2 hours for your visit and plan ahead for parking and accessible drop-off locations, especially if visiting with elderly or disabled guests.
💡Start with the rooftop water play area and the dedicated toddler play area to orient yourself, then explore the three floors of hands-on STEAM exhibits. The Innovation Workshop makerspace with both hi-tech and no-tech tools is a standout feature adults enjoy as much as kids.
💬Become a member if you plan multiple visits—members get free admission and early Saturday access (9-10 AM) before the general crowd arrives, making it easier to experience exhibits without the weekend rush.