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Plan your visit to the Children’s Museum of Sonoma County! The Children’s Museum is an amazing opportunity for children and their caregivers to learn hands-on about nature, science, and art in a fun, engaging environment. A visit to the Children’s Museum is one you and your kids won’t soon forget.
Museum Hours
Member Reserved Mornings
Sunday 9:00am – 11:00am
Holiday Hours
We observe and are CLOSED for the following holidays with additional exceptions to be announced throughout the year.
Museum Admission
| Museum members | FREE Admission |
| Infants 11 months and younger | FREE Admission |
| Adults and children | $18 |
| Seniors 62 years and older | $15 |
| Members of the military with valid ID | $15 (limit 4 total per group) |
| Teacher with school ID or CTA card | $15 (limit 4 total per group) |
| ACM Reciprocal members* with card and ID | $9 (limit 6 total per group) |
| EBT cardholder with valid card and ID | $4 (limit 6 total per group) |
| WIC or Medi-Cal beneficiary with valid card and ID | $9 (limit 4 total per group) |
Admission tickets are not refundable and may not be re-sold.
The Children’s Museum of Sonoma County accepts cash, check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express.
*Bay Area Discovery Museum’s family level memberships no longer have ACM Reciprocal benefits. Please contact BADM with questions or concerns.
Other Ways to Visit
Discover & Go
Program
Adult library cardholders may apply through the Sonoma County Library’s Discover and Go program for free admission passes.
Access Discounts
on Membership
Learn more about our Access for All program, offering discount membership rates to families receiving government assistance.
Open Door
Policy
The Children’s Museum does not turn away visitors due to lack of funds. Families are welcome to visit the museum by making a donation of any amount in place of admission. To participate, tell the front desk staff that you wish to enter under the Open Door Policy.
Museum Location
The Children’s Museum is located on West Steele Lane, West of Hardies Lane, next door to the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Snoopy’s Ice Rink.
Parking
Our parking lot is free to Museum visitors, in the event that our parking lot is full, you can find street parking on West Steele Lane, Hardies Lane and McBride Lane. Please do not park in the Schulz Museum or Ice Arena parking lots.
The Children’s Museum parking lot is open during business hours only, gates are locked when the Museum closes. The Children’s Museum is not responsible for cars left in the parking lot after the gates are locked. Violators will be towed.
Public Transportation
Ferry
Take the Golden Gate Larkspur Ferry to the SMART Train Larkspur Station, then take the SMART Train to the Santa Rosa North Station.
*Children ride FREE on all public transportation listed above in Summer months.
Take a Virtual Tour
Driving Directions
Accessibility
The Children’s Museum of Sonoma County is wheelchair accessible. A lift is available to access the mezzanine level in our Science & Imagination Gallery.
Documented service animals specially trained to assist disabled persons are welcome, but please no pets.
We provide ear defenders, sunglasses and weighted scarves for use while visiting the Museum. We also have Calming Bins available in our Family Resource Center.
Learn more about our Sensory Friendly Afternoons
Museum Policies and Guidelines
The mission of the Children’s Museum of Sonoma County is to inspire curiosity and creativity through joyful, transformative experiences.
Gift Cards
Give the gift of play at the Children’s Museum of Sonoma County! Gift Cards can be redeemed towards the cost of admission, membership, or retail items (Please note: Admission and membership rates are subject to change without notice).
Children’s Museum Story Guide
We offer a Children’s Museum Story Guide to help prepare your child for their visit to the Children’s Museum of Sonoma County.
