PLAYology Playbook from the Children's Museum

Museum staff holding newspaper highlighting the children's museum expansion

June 2, 2026

Children’s Museum of Sonoma County Growing its Campus to Meet the Demand of More Programming

The article explores how growing demand for programs, camps, field trips, and hands-on learning experiences has inspired the Museum's vision for the future.

May 1, 2026

Time to Wonder Gala raises $605,000 for Children’s Museum of Sonoma County

The Time to Wonder Gala, held April 17 at the Backdrop in Santa Rosa, raised $605,000 for the Children’s Museum of Sonoma County, far exceeding the organizers’ goal of $395,000.

April 15, 2026

Children’s Museum of Sonoma County to Honor Dow Family at Time to Wonder Gala on April 17

The Children’s Museum of Sonoma County will host its annual Time to Wonder Gala on Friday, April 17, 2026, at The Backdrop in Santa Rosa, bringing together community members for…

August 4, 2025

Children’s Museum Plans to Open New Lactation Support Room

The Children’s Museum of Sonoma County is excited to announce the sponsorship of a new lactation support area called the SERENITY ROOM by KAISER PERMANENTE. Children's Museum Founder and CEO,…

A mother and toddler smiling at each other, excited for the first day of school.

July 23, 2025

How to Help Toddlers with Separation Anxiety at Drop-Off

In this post we talk about separation anxiety in toddlers and provide tips on simple things you can do before, during, and after drop-off to make it easier and less…

July 1, 2025

UP, UP, and AWAY! – JULY 2025

JULY 2025: Check out the latest news about the UP! Capital Campaign to expand the Children’s Museum of Sonoma County!

An elevated view looking down on rolling green hills and trees, during the early morning with a pink, orange, and yellow sun rise and morning fog in Sonoma County.

June 30, 2025

Honoring the Indigenous Peoples of Sonoma County

The Indigenous Peoples of Sonoma County include the Pomo, Coast Miwok, and Wappo peoples. These Native communities and their descendants have stewarded the land for thousands of years.

June 20, 2025

UP! Capital Campaign: A Look Back and A Look Forward

This post serves as a look back at previous UP! Capital Campaign updates that have been archived due to changes in our overall campaign strategy.

Digital rendering of the Earth during the Cretaceous Period featuring an Ankylosaurus, Brachiosaurus, and other Dinosaurs.

May 26, 2025

Dinosaurs of California: Mind Blowing Dinosaur Facts for Kids!

In this post, we take a step back in time to explore California’s prehistoric past with some mind-blowing dinosaur facts for kids!

The TOTopia exhibit area at the Children's Museum of Sonoma County

May 8, 2025

Children’s Museum Hit by IMLS and AmeriCorp Funding Cuts

The Children's Museum of Sonoma County (CMOSC), an inclusive museum based in Santa Rosa for children of all ages and abilities, recently announced the impact that federal funding cuts, including…

Children’s Museum of Sonoma County Growing its Campus to Meet the Demand of More Programming

Time to Wonder Gala raises $605,000 for Children’s Museum of Sonoma County

Children’s Museum of Sonoma County to Honor Dow Family at Time to Wonder Gala on April 17

Children’s Museum Plans to Open New Lactation Support Room

How to Help Toddlers with Separation Anxiety at Drop-Off

UP, UP, and AWAY! – JULY 2025

Honoring the Indigenous Peoples of Sonoma County

UP! Capital Campaign: A Look Back and A Look Forward

Dinosaurs of California: Mind Blowing Dinosaur Facts for Kids!

Children’s Museum Hit by IMLS and AmeriCorp Funding Cuts

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