Cayton Children's Museum, Santa Monica

About Cayton Children's Museum

Cayton Children's Museum in Santa Monica is a hands-on museum where children and families explore ideas through play and open-ended discovery. Visitors engage with immersive, interactive exhibits designed to support joyful, self-directed learning. The museum offers specific programs and activities including Tinker Time, Sensory Bins, Storytime and Art, Open Art sessions, and the Gratitude Mobile. Seasonal installations like Winter Lanterns and the Tundra Tree provide themed play experiences. Interactive programs bring children together through guided play and creative expression, helping them practice communication, collaboration, and emotional growth. The museum welcomes every child and family across cultures, languages, and abilities, creating an environment where play helps children connect, cooperate, and understand one another while exploring ideas about right and wrong. The museum emphasizes learning alongside trusted adults who share curiosity and discover together with their children.