Participation in enrichment programs are FREE with admission unless otherwise noted.

  • Open Normal Hours!

    Southern California Children's Museum 459 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, United States

    We are open our normal hours, 9am-3pm for the President's Day holiday.

  • Open 9am-12pm

    Open 9am-12pm
    Southern California Children's Museum 459 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, United States

    We are closing early today for an afternoon field trip buyout!

  • Play For All Abilities

    Play For All Abilities
    Southern California Children's Museum 459 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, United States

    We welcome children and families of all abilities. Play for All Abilities hours take place the last Thursday of every month from 12:00-3:00 PM. These are dedicated play hours when we welcome families and children with developmental differences. Play for All Abilities means we stand true to our values of access and inclusion.  During Play […]

  • 2026 Fundraising Gala: A Night Celebrating Lunar New Year!

    Golden Dragon Restaurant 960 N. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    Join us for our 2026 Gala to celebrate Lunar New Year and raise funds that will continue to support and grow the work of bringing play-based learning to every child in our community! Thanks to supporters like you, the Southern California Children’s Museum had a record-breaking year, welcoming over 24,000 children and families who discovered […]

  • Opening Late!

    Southern California Children's Museum 459 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, United States

    We are closed this morning for a field trip buyout, and will be open for General Admission 1pm - 4:30pm.

  • Purim Celebration with PJ Library

    Southern California Children's Museum 459 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, United States

    We'll have extended hours on March 8 to celebrate Purim, the joyful Jewish holiday of costumes, courage, and community, with our friends at PJ Library! 

  • Good To Go Potty Training Workshop

    Southern California Children's Museum 459 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, United States

    This workshop for parents and caretakers explores the Potty Training Method in Gia Gambaro Blout and Laura Birek’s book, GOOD TO GO. Free with admission.

  • Give Kids a Smile

    Southern California Children's Museum 459 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, United States

    The Foundation of the San Gabriel Valley Dental Society will host an educational program featuring a dental-themed story time, a Q&A session with local pediatric dentist Dr. Soo Song, and hands-on oral hygiene activities.