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The Santa Cruz Children’s Museum of Discovery, Capitola

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About The Santa Cruz Children’s Museum of Discovery

The Santa Cruz Children's Museum of Discovery in Capitola features 5,000 square feet of handcrafted interactive exhibits designed for play-based learning. Visitors explore themed areas and participate in daily pop-up programs, with exhibits including Owl Post, potion-making stations, and scavenger hunts. The museum offers an infant-toddler program spanning four weeks to support early development, summer camps, and school field trips. Special events like themed parties and seasonal programming are available throughout the year. General admission tickets are sold online through the venue's website. Discounted admission options include EBT and WIC cardholders at a reduced rate, a punch card offering savings across multiple visits, military free admission, senior rates on specific days, and membership plans. The museum suits families with young children seeking interactive, educational activities in a safe environment. It is located in the Capitola Mall in Capitola, California.

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  • Under 2
    Infant
    Free
  • General Admission
    from $5
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Tickets, prices & hours

General Admission
$12
Under 2
Free
General Admission
$6
General Admission
$5
Active Duty
Free

Hours: 10AM-5PM Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday

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The 2 savings

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EBT Card/WIC Discount

$5 $12

“EBT Card/WIC: $5”

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Multi-visit packs

Santa Cruz Children's Museum of Discovery - Multiple Admission Discounts

Several discounted admission options available including senior rates, EBT/WIC pricing, military free admission, punch card bundle, and memberships.

“10-Visit Punch Card $99 (18% off)”

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