The Santa Cruz Children’s Museum of Discovery, Capitola

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.