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The Children’s Museum of Sonoma County is a wonderland of discovery, designed to ignite a lifelong love of learning for visitors of all ages and abilities. Our mission is simple yet powerful: to inspire curiosity and creativity through joyful and transformative experiences. Through our interactive exhibits, daily hands-on programs, and family-friendly events, we aim to inspire young minds to explore, create, and grow.
In this blog, we want to showcase the power of play and share the magic of the Children’s Museum through the heartwarming stories of our valued members!
Learn more about the benefits of a CMOSC membership and explore our membership packages to find the perfect fit for your family’s needs and budget.
Explore Our Most Loved Exhibits
Every child has a spark, and our interactive exhibits are designed to ignite it! Whether your little one is a budding scientist, a future artist, or a fearless explorer, there’s something for every curious mind to discover at the Children’s Museum.
One of our members perfectly captures the diverse appeal of our exhibits remarking: “One of my kids is really into the space room, with all the buttons to push and how interactive it is. Other kids really love all the trains, and the mini-train town as well. Almost all my kids across the board really like the outdoor areas with water; either at the table station or down in the gravel pit is a must for everyone. Also, the garden too, watering the garden has become a really big thing for a lot of them.”
– Sophia C.
Ready. Set. Explore!
On any given day at the Museum, you can find aspiring astronauts soaring through Earth’s solar system at our Space Odyssey exhibit. Head over to our Science & Medical Lab and you’ll see future doctors donning lab coats and attending to patients.
Just steps outside in Mary’s Garden you’ll find junior engineers constructing water dams at our Mechanical Waterways exhibit and little heroes piloting our Ornithopter on a rescue mission.
The Children’s Museum is the ultimate learning lab, where every square inch is dedicated to new discoveries and wonders!
See the Power of Play in Action
Play isn’t just about fun – it’s a cornerstone of a child’s development. Through play, children become self-guided explorers, creative storytellers, and intuitive problem solvers, all at once. They unravel the world’s secrets by building, tinkering, and experimenting.
As one member shares, “The educational opportunities, at the Museum, exploring through play, and even just sharing space and toys with other kids is so amazing. It’s on the same level as a preschool honestly. It’s not talked about enough how the isolation from the pandemic affected young kids, so the museum has really been a blessing for our family.”
– Dominic W.
Another Museum member echoes this sentiment, highlighting how the Children’s Museum “has helped their children’s creativity and their power to exercise choice. It’s also really improved their coordination and ability to play well with other kids.”
– Dana B.
Play is a child’s superpower, building strong bodies, creative minds, and the confidence to try new things and practice valuable skills. It’s teamwork, problem-solving, and endless discovery – all wrapped up in one giant playground of possibility.
Building a Vibrant Community
At the Museum, kids aren’t just playing, they’re building friendships and social skills. They share, take turns, and collaborate to dream up their own creative games and activities, turning playtime into a shared learning adventure. Families come together, forging lasting bonds that extend far beyond the museum walls as they witness the joy and wonder of their little learner’s explorations.
A Museum member beautifully captures this saying:
“Just being surrounded by other kids from the beginning of his development was super beneficial. Having the Children’s Museum and being able to be in that environment, he was not lacking in social interactions. Having that opportunity was super helpful for me as well. It was helpful to connect with other parents in that space. I was able to make friends and talk about different parenting techniques. I just love the community that’s been created for us at the museum.”
– Chad V.
At the Children’s Museum, we are proud to have built such a vibrant community hub alongside our members. The Museum will always be a place for families to connect as children learn and play with each other, and a sense of belonging is fostered, one playful moment at a time.
Spark a Lifelong Love of Learning at the Children’s Museum and Become a Member Today
At the Children’s Museum of Sonoma County, we want every family to experience the power of play. This is why we offer various membership levels that accommodate a variety of needs, each level paying for itself in as few as 3 visits.
A Children’s Museum membership is a great way to save money on admission and offers a number of benefits as well! Museum members can take advantage of exclusive Member-Only hours and get discounts on tickets for guests, as well as private parties. Members also save on admission to the Schulz Museum and Snoopy’s Home Ice Arena. But that’s not all!
Learn more about the benefits of a CMOSC membership and explore our membership packages to find the perfect fit for your family’s needs and budget.
