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Science and 
Engineering
Academy

Enroll now for our December Sessions

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Candy Cane Carnival

Santa and Free Hot Chocolate at the museum Saturday, December 21st 10am to 1pm

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Weekly
Story
Time 
Fridays

Join us every Friday at 11:30am for story time and puppet theatre

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Winter Camp

Daily Sign-Ups for December 26th, 27th, January 2nd and 3rd

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Kids Discovery Station, a nonprofit organization, is the only educational venue of its kind in Merced.
We offer a unique environment where children can experience fun and stimulating activities that encourage imagination, creativity, and learning through the power of play. A place that’s nearby, safe, and positive for all.

Your donation can impact Merced’s kids for lifetimes.

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A Wide Range of Activities
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Outdoor
Exhibits

Coming Soon!

Something for Everyone!

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General Admissions

Admissions to Kids Discovery Station is $7 for all guests, adults and children above the age of 12 months.

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Your ticket offers you:

       - Free play in all parts of the museum

       - All day access with in-and-out privileges

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Kids Discovery Station offers Military Family and EBT discounts at our front desk.

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Want to discover more?

Convert your day pass to an annual membership to explore every day!

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What The Kids Get:

Discovering
new experiences

Inspire young minds and spark curiosity and imaginations

Fun pretend-play

Learn and develop new interests through pretend play

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Learning while playing

Foster creativity and appreciation of our world in all of it diversity

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Our kids deserve a beautiful and engaging place where they can playdiscover and learn. 

Upcoming Events
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  • Oct 07, 2024, 6:00 PM – Dec 31, 2024, 7:30 PM
    Merced, 350 W Yosemite Ave, Merced, CA 95348, USA
    Are your kids curious about how things work? Do they love exploring and experimenting? Then our Science and Engineering Academy is the perfect adventure for them!
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  • Dec 20, 2024, 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
    Merced, 350 W Yosemite Ave, Merced, CA 95348, USA
    Join us every Friday at 11:30am for story time and puppet theatre. Order a free book after our story time!
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  • Dec 21, 2024, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Merced, 350 W Yosemite Ave, Merced, CA 95348, USA
    On December 21st from 10am to 1 pm we will have Santa and Free Hot Chocolate at Kids Discovery Station. We will host Carnival Games, Christmas Crafts, Story Time and Face Painting all throughout the day.
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  • Dec 26, 2024, 8:30 AM – Jan 03, 2025, 3:30 PM
    Merced, 350 W Yosemite Ave, Merced, CA 95348, USA
    Join us for our Winter Intersession Camp on Thursday and Friday of Christmas and New Year's week. We are offering daily sign-ups for December 26th and 27th and January 2nd and 3rd. Enroll for a break full of fun education!
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People Love It!

Our SDC preschool students really enjoyed the activities and the interactions with the program helpers. All of our students found something to do and explore that they enjoyed. The Discovery Station facilitated the students' engagement giving them both freedom, encouragement, and assistance as needed.

- Cristianna Jones

Special Day Class Teacher

Merced City School District

My students absolutely loved their experience at the Discovery Station. The exhibits gave the children the opportunity to explore, use their imagination, be creative, problem-solve, pretend play, and brought out their natural curiosity. They loved being doctors, chefs, artists, builders, and grocery shopping like their families do. It was a great experience and staff was friendly. It's a children's museum, but it totally brings out the playful child in us adults too! 

The Kids Discovery Station is exactly what Merced needed.  My children delighted in the exhibits and activities they offer.  For parents who are looking for creative and educational play opportunities for their children, the Kids Discovery Station is a gem!

- Molly Elaiser

Parent

Museum Visitor

- Cindy Valenzuela

Teacher

Merced City School District

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A safe, positive, nonjudgemental place where inspiration is nurtured

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Recent Posts...
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Now, It's Your Turn to Do Something!

In Press
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ABC News 7 Story
about Kids Discovery Station opening in Merced

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Merced’s first-ever children’s museum set to open this month

Kids Discovery Station, the first ever children’s museum in Merced, is expected to open... Read more

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Kids Discovery Station Brings New Learning Opportunities To Merced

A new children’s museum is opening to the public next month... Read more

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Kids Discovery Station taking shape in north Merced

The board of directors behind the project to create the city’s first Kids Discovery Station... Read more

Thank you to our founding partners:

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Frances &

Vinton Thengvall

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We'd love to see you here too!  :)

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Come Join us!

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