NEWS & EVENTS

Shiho Pate at SCCM

What does a perfect bowl of ramen look like to you? Have you tried making your own bowl before? It should be pretty easy… right? Join us on Saturday,READ MORE →

Sign & Song is BACK!

ASL Sign & Song class is BACK! Learn ASL with us as we host Baby Fingers for four Sign & Song Classes, all FREE with admission: Sunday, 6/2/24 atREAD MORE →

Teacher Appreciation Week

Teacher appreciation week is coming up in May! In honor of this special week, educators are eligible for 2-for-1 general admission, valid May 4th through 12th, 2024. Please presentREAD MORE →

Connections is a public project produced for the Southern California Children’s Museum by the nonprofit Drawing Together in collaboration with four artists: Karen Godfrey and Mary Duman from WrightwoodREAD MORE →

Hey, Community Members!

We’re a small-but-mighty non-profit organization so your support means the world to us! Is there something you love about us? Something you want to see more of? Help usREAD MORE →

VIRTUAL CONTENT

Looking for some in-home activities? Check out our Education hub featuring our virtual content – all available on-demand! From learning the alphabet to bringing stories to life with fun,READ MORE →

CREATE CHANGE

There is so much happening in the world around us. Often, a child’s voice is lost and their feelings go unnoticed when the global climate is as intense asREAD MORE →

WILD CALIFORNIA

We have worked hard over the past several years and are incredibly excited to announce the Wild California exhibit IS NOW OPEN! We are grateful to this community forREAD MORE →

Creativity Grows Here

Southern California Children’s Museum (SCCM) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides play-based activities and exhibits designed to foster excitement and spark a real sense of wonder. SCCM was founded in 2013 by a group of parents who felt there was an underserved need for public early childhood education in their community. Now ten years in existence, SCCM supports developmental milestone growth for children 0-7 years old through the arts and served nearly 23,000 people in 2022.

Come visit us in the heart of the Pasadena Playhouse district to explore our permanent exhibit Wild California, create in our Art Studio, take an art education class through our weekly programming, rent our space for special events, and put your imagination to use while interacting with our exhibits!

Donate today to help future generations grow through play, creativity, and cultural understanding.

COME ON, LET’S PLAY!

A museum by the community, for the community.

Did you know?

Southern California Children’s Museum is the most affordable nonprofit kids museum in our region.
We provide arts-based early education programs rooted in cultural equity twice a day, seven days a week included with admission, no sign-ups needed.
We host cultural celebrations that uplift different languages, traditions, and identities so that all children feel celebrated and seen.
We support local BIPOC authors by providing a platform for them to share their stories with children and families
We partner with cultural organizations to make sure their voice is represented in our programming and the lessons remain authentic.
We have an art studio for children and families to create together filled with art supplies that can be accessed with admission.
We provide reduced pricing for low-income families to remain accessible to all communities.

Despite how far we’ve come, we still have room to grow. Be a champion for children and donate today.

Lion Dance at Southern California Children's Museum

Keep Art and Culture Alive in Our Community

It takes a village, and we’re currently looking (and grateful) for more villagers who are passionate about creating something bigger for their families. Help us fill the void in arts, culture, and nature for our children with a 501c3 tax-deductible donation. Our best ideas are yet to come: A donation to SCCM means more quality events and out-of-the-box activities, and it brings us one step closer to unveiling permanent exhibits.