Admission
Welcome to the Santa Cruz Children's Museum of Discovery, conveniently located in the Capitola Mall, near the food court! Our curiosity-sparking space features 5,000+ square feet of one of a kind handcrafted interactive exhibits & daily educational programing, offering families a safe & engaging environment to explore, play, and discover together.
OPEN
10AM-5PM
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Closed Tuesdays and Sundays (available for field trips and private birthdays)
General Admission
Children & Adults
$12
Discounts
Memberships
Infants
Under 2: Free
10-Visit Punch Card
$99 (18% off)
Grandparents/Seniors
Wednesdays: $6
Museums For All
EBT Card/WIC: $5
Military Blue Star Families
Armed Forces Day through Labor Day
Active Duty: FREE
Unlimited Admission
Starting at: $95
Access Memberships
Family with Adult Medi-Cal Enrollee $30
Holiday Closures:
New Year's Day
Mothers Day
July 4th
Easter Sunday
Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
Weekly Closures
Open for private event rental
Tuesdays
Sundays
