NEWS & EVENTS

You’ve Got This: Navigating Starting School

Pasadena Education Network is a local organization that helps parents and guardians explore, evaluate, and engage with their public schools, and represents a collective voice for parents with theREAD MORE →

Admission Price Changes

At Southern California Children’s Museum, we believe play is essential—and caring for a hands-on, welcoming space takes thoughtful stewardship. Beginning March 1, 2026, we’ll be making a small updateREAD MORE →

Complimentary Play Returns

Special Hours and Closures

March 2026 Thursday, March 26 – Open 12pm – 3pm Open late for a field trip buyout April 2026 Thursday, April 2 – Open 12pm – 3pm Open lateREAD MORE →

We’re HIRING!

Join our team at the Southern California Children’s Museum! Southern California Children’s Museum is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that engages families and children ages 0-6 in play! We believeREAD MORE →

Creativity Grows Here

Southern California Children’s Museum (SCCM) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides play-based activities and exhibits designed to foster excitement and spark a real sense of wonder. SCCM was founded in 2013 by a group of parents who felt there was an underserved need for public early childhood education in their community. Now 12 years in existence, SCCM supports developmental milestone growth for children 0-6 years old through the arts and served nearly 24,000 people in 2025.

Come visit us in the heart of the Pasadena Playhouse district to explore!

Donate today to help future generations grow through play, creativity, and cultural understanding.

COME ON, LET’S PLAY!

A museum by the community, for the community.

Did you know?

Southern California Children’s Museum is the most affordable nonprofit kids museum in our region.
We host cultural celebrations that uplift different languages, traditions, and identities so that all children feel celebrated and seen.
We support local BIPOC authors by providing a platform for them to share their stories with children and families
We partner with cultural organizations to make sure their voice is represented in our programming and the lessons remain authentic.
We provide reduced pricing for low-income families to remain accessible to all communities.

Despite how far we’ve come, we still have room to grow. Be a champion for children and donate today.

Lion Dance at Southern California Children's Museum

Keep Art and Culture Alive in Our Community

It takes a village, and we’re currently looking (and grateful) for more villagers who are passionate about creating something bigger for their families. Help us fill the void in arts, culture, and nature for our children with a 501c3 tax-deductible donation. Our best ideas are yet to come: A donation to SCCM means more quality events and out-of-the-box activities, and it brings us one step closer to unveiling permanent exhibits.