VISIT SCCM

COME PLAY!

459 EAST COLORADO BOULEVARD

PASADENA, CA 91101

T :  626 . 657 . 0357

E: INFO@SOCALKIDS.ORG

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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

FIRST-COME FIRST-SERVED ENTRY

We may reach capacity and limit entry on weekends, holidays, rainy days, and special event days. SCCM operates on a first-come, first-served basis except for ticketed events. On these days, call ahead before joining us to ensure your spot!

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.

ADMISSION

Children under 1: FREE

Adults and children over 1 years old: $10 each

Senior: $9

Military: $9

MUSEUMS FOR ALL ADMISSION: $3. You must present state-issued EBT card along with valid photo ID.

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.

KEEPING THE COMMUNITY SAFE


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. Scroll down for more Good Tips for a Great Time!

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!


SCCM GUEST CONDUCT POLICIES

Our guest conduct policies were created in order to keep our museum safe for play, creativity, and exploration for all. Southern California Children’s Museum reserves the right to refuse service and/or access to our museum, programs, events, classes, camps, and other museum offerings on and offsite to any individuals disregarding SCCM policies or disrespectful of SCCM’s guests, staff, exhibits and/or property.

Safety is important to SCCM. We ask all guests to comply with our safety policies and staff instructions and requests in a respectful and kind manner. All guests must wear shoes at all times in all areas of the museum.

Southern California Children’s Museum will not tolerate inappropriate behavior or abusive, demeaning, foul, or harassing language toward our guests, activity partners, or staff. Failure to comply with these policies may result in immediate removal from the museum premises without refund of entry and/or revocation of future Play Pass entries.

SCCM is an alcohol and drug-free facility and use on our premises will result in removal from our museum without refund. 

SCCM prohibits the use and carrying of firearms, knives, or weapons of any kind on our premises.

Entering SCCM constitutes consent for the museum to photograph, video, or record your image and voice for promotional or other purposes without compensation.

Our museum entryways are monitored by security cameras that record sound.

We reserve the right to prohibit any guest activity that we determine may be harmful or disruptive at any time.

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. We recommend arriving early-in case there is a wait at check-in!

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!