Cayton Childrens Museum

Cayton Childrens Museum Discover the world of learning through play with
hands-on exhibits & daily activities for ages 0-8.

Come join us on October 30th for some FANG-TASTIC FUN with the Santa Monica Family YMCA! There will be face painting, ga...
10/23/2025

Come join us on October 30th for some FANG-TASTIC FUN with the Santa Monica Family YMCA! There will be face painting, games, and more! It’s going to be absolutely SPOOKTACULAR!

Celebrate Lunar New Year with us all weekend long—craft lion dance puppets, make festive noisemakers, and create a paper...
02/08/2025

Celebrate Lunar New Year with us all weekend long—craft lion dance puppets, make festive noisemakers, and create a paper feast fit for the occasion! 🎊🧧

Making bear-y good friends at the Cayton! ⁠⁠
02/07/2025

Making bear-y good friends at the Cayton! ⁠
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The best view? Watching them rise to the challenge 🧗‍♂️✨
01/30/2025

The best view? Watching them rise to the challenge 🧗‍♂️✨

Happy Lunar New Year from your friends at the Cayton! 🏮🐍✨Join us Feb 7–9 for to celebrate—make your own lion dancer pupp...
01/29/2025

Happy Lunar New Year from your friends at the Cayton! 🏮🐍✨

Join us Feb 7–9 for to celebrate—make your own lion dancer puppet, craft festive noisemakers, and create a paper feast! 🎊

This season, we’re lighting up your indoor play days with polar plush pals, hands-on exhibits, and creative fun. From fr...
01/25/2025

This season, we’re lighting up your indoor play days with polar plush pals, hands-on exhibits, and creative fun. From frosty Storytime to snowy art adventures, there’s a little wonder for everyone.

Join us through February 2 to design your very own kindness box! 🎨✨ Fill it with doodles, notes, and all the positivity to spread joy all year long.

Today, we honor the words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere." Wishing...
01/20/2025

Today, we honor the words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere." Wishing you all a happy MLK Day!

Join us at the Cayton today! We're open and ready for an extra day of play! 🛝✨

Our hearts go out to everyone affected by the wildfires in Los Angeles and surrounding areas. 💙 In these challenging tim...
01/15/2025

Our hearts go out to everyone affected by the wildfires in Los Angeles and surrounding areas. 💙 In these challenging times, we hope to provide a space for connection, comfort, and play.

The Cayton is offering free admission on Wednesdays through Fridays to families displaced by the wildfires, as well as first responders and National Guard families.

If we reach capacity, there may be a short wait—but we’ll do our best to welcome everyone. This support will remain available until further notice. Visit caytonmuseum.org/community-relief for updates.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to the firefighters, the , and all first responders for your heroic efforts bat...
01/15/2025

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to the firefighters, the , and all first responders for your heroic efforts battling these wildfires 🚒❤️

We are in awe of your courage today and every day.

Out of an abundance of caution, Cayton Children’s Museum will remain closed today, January 10.We look forward to reopeni...
01/10/2025

Out of an abundance of caution, Cayton Children’s Museum will remain closed today, January 10.

We look forward to reopening tomorrow, January 11, and welcoming you back for a weekend full of much-needed PLAY! Stay safe, and we’ll see you soon.

Our hearts are with everyone affected by the wildfires, and we encourage you to follow local evacuation orders and stay safe. 💙

Due to severe weather conditions, Cayton Children's Museum will be temporarily closed to ensure the safety of our visito...
01/09/2025

Due to severe weather conditions, Cayton Children's Museum will be temporarily closed to ensure the safety of our visitors and staff.

Our thoughts are with everyone impacted by the wildfires. Please follow evacuation orders from local authorities and stay safe.

We’ll be back to play another day—check back soon for updates on reopening!

Wow! ✨ Cheers to an incredible 2024! Thank you for playing, exploring, and making memories with us. Here’s to even more ...
01/07/2025

Wow! ✨ Cheers to an incredible 2024!

Thank you for playing, exploring, and making memories with us. Here’s to even more fun in 2025—we can’t wait to see what’s next! 💫

Address

395 Santa Monica Place, Level 3
Santa Monica, CA
90401

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+14244168320

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