Southern California Children's Museum

Southern California Children's Museum

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NEWS & EVENTS • Creativity Grows Here • A museum by the community, for the community. • Keep Art and Culture Alive in Our Community • Admission Price Changes • Complimentary Play Returns • Special Hours and Closures • We’re HIRING! 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 → April 2026 Thursday, April 23 – Open 12pm – 3pm Open late for a field trip buyout May 2026 Wednesday, May 6 – Open 9am – 12:30pm Early closureREAD MORE → 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 → 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. Despite how far we’ve come, we still have room to grow. Be a champion for children and donate today. 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 [Google Places type: museum]