VISIT SCCM
COME PLAY!
459 EAST COLORADO BOULEVARD
PASADENA, CA 91101
T : 626 . 657 . 0357
PARKING
Our FREE parking lot is located behind the museum on Los Robles, between Colorado Blvd and Union.
HOURS
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday
9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Thursday
9:30 AM – 12:30PM
Last Thursday of the month: 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM (12:30 PM- 3:30 PM Play for All Abilities)
Saturday
9:30 AM – 3:30PM
Sunday
12:30 PM – 4:30 PM
HOLIDAY CLOSURES
Easter, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, & New Year’s Day.
Closed for ticketed events on 12/31 and 1/1
Please check News & Events section for additional special closures.
GENERAL ADMISSION
Children under 1: FREE
Adults and children 1 year old and over: $10 each
Senior: $9
Military: $9
MUSEUMS FOR ALL ADMISSION: $3. You must present state-issued EBT card along with valid photo ID.
PLAY PASS
Come often? Save $20 with a Play Pass! $80 for 10 individual visits. Play passes are transferable and do not expire. Once you purchase your play pass, our team will add your pass to our digital system. There is no physical ticket needed. Simply give us your last name at the check-in table and we will find your pass for entry!
$80 for 10 individual tickets.
Important information:
- Play passes are transferable and do not expire.
- Play passes are not refundable and do not apply to ticketed special events, camp, classes, or birthdays.
- Play passes do not guarantee entry. Please call ahead of your visit to confirm we are not at capacity.
PLAY FOR ALL ABILITIES
We welcome children and families of all abilities. Play for All Abilities hours take place the last Thursday of every month from 12:30-3:30 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 for All Abilities hours, we adjust our space and programs to provide:
- Less crowded space
- Quiet atmosphere with limited stimuli (low lights, no music, no microphone)
- Provide space for families to build community and children to make friends
- Sensory backpacks which include noise-cancelling headphones and sensory toys*
- Visual guide
- Nonverbal communication cards
*Our sensory backpacks are available any day of the week as a free daily rental, ask a staff member at check-in!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
DO I NEED A RESERVATION TO COME PLAY?
Nope! We do recommend double-checking our opening hours on the day you’d like to come as hours vary by day. Admission is also subject to capacity limits. Holidays, rainy days, and special event days can get crowded! We recommend calling ahead on those days to check capacity levels before heading over!
DO YOU CLEAN THROUGHOUT THE DAY?
We are committed to ensuring a safe and fun environment for all our guests! High-touch surfaces are disinfected throughout the day and bathrooms are regularly sanitized. If your child puts any object or toy in their mouth, place the object in one of our sanitation bins to be cleaned.
ARE ALL AREAS OPEN?
Yes! All areas are open: permanent and rotating exhibits, snack room, Art Studio, Classroom & outdoor space.
THE MUSEUM LOOKS DIFFERENT FROM THE LAST TIME I VISITED. DO THE EXHIBITS CHANGE?
Yes! Our exhibits rotate periodically so we can keep things fresh and exciting for our little guests!
ARE YOU TAKING BIRTHDAY PARTY BOOKINGS?
Yes! Check out our PARTIES page!