The Santa Cruz Children's Museum of Discovery (MOD) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Every membership, visit, and donation directly supports the experiences we create for children and families in our community. The following policies help us operate with transparency while ensuring the museum can operate sustainably.

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• All memberships shall be paid in full at time of purchase.

• Children under the age of 18 may not be listed as the primary member/account holder on any membership.

• Named adults on a membership may not be changed during the term of the membership.

• Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.

• Membership will automatically renew at the end of each membership period at the current rate unless canceled before the renewal date. You will be charged using the payment method on file. You may cancel your membership at any time by logging into your account.

• All memberships are non-refundable and non-transferable.

• SCCMOD Memberships may not be used towards the guest count/admittance of a SCCMOD Birthday Party.

• SCCMOD Memberships may not be used for group visits or field trips.

• SCCMOD reserves the right to revoke without refund or compensation any membership that has been used fraudulently.

• SCCMOD Membership prices, benefits, terms and conditions are subject to change at any time without prior notification.

• SCCMOD Memberships are tax-deductible at the following levels (Federal tax ID number/EIN is 46-1699711):​ Please see your purchase confirmation for details. 

• SCCMOD may be closed for routine scheduled maintenance, private events, inclement weather, or for emergencies. Operating dates and times are subject to change without prior notice.
  Please visit our website www.sccmod.org for changes in our operating schedule.

• SCCMOD is a member of the Association of Children’s Museums Reciprocal Program and is not responsible for any changes made to the program.
  For complete information on ACM Reciprocal Membership visit www.childrensmuseums.org

 

SCCMOD Refund Policies:

• Memberships: Non-refundable and non-transferable.

• Museum Admission: Non-refundable.

• Gift Certificates: Non-refundable.

• Birthday Parties:  NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN WITH LESS THAN 30-DAYS NOTICE OF CANCELLATION. A $50 Reschedulaing fee within 6 months. 

• Classes, Events and Camps: Registration and payment for a classes and events is refundable if cancellation is received up to 30 days in advance to the start of the class, event, or camp.