A special place for kids to expand their horizons

To Inspire, Entertain & Edify Our Kids

For children 0 to 12 years old

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A Broad Range of Productive Activities

Outdoor Exhibits

Indoor Exhibits

Fieldtrips

Events

We’ve struggled to find local places where our kids are exposed to fun and stimulating experiences, plan, and discovery. A place that’s nearby, safe and positive for all.
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What The Kids Get:

Discovering
new experiences

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Fun role-playing

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Learning while playing

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Upcoming Events

Tue, Dec 02
Young Artists Academy - Cardboard Creations
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Dec 02, 2025, 5:30 PM – Dec 16, 2025, 7:00 PM
Merced, 350 W Yosemite Ave, Merced, CA 95348, USA
Tuesdays 5:30pm to 7pm December 2nd, 9th, and 16th - create mixed-media 3D art projects - learn art fundamentals - practice presentation skills - explore recycling and repurposing
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Tue, Dec 09
Tuesday Morning Fitness Classes
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Dec 09, 2025, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Merced, 350 W Yosemite Ave, Merced, CA 95348, USA
Join us for low-impact classes for parents, babies, and toddlers. Every Tuesday morning: Baby Steps from 11:30am to 12pm and Tots and Toning from 12pm to 12:30pm.
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Thu, Dec 11
STEAMStage!
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Dec 11, 2025, 5:30 PM – Dec 18, 2025, 7:30 PM
Merced, 350 W Yosemite Ave, Merced, CA 95348, USA
Thursdays, December 11th and 18th from 5:30pm to 7:30pm Ages 6 to 12 - Learn STEAM elements through theater principals! - Does your child love science? Theater? How about combining them both! - Leadership in STEAM in practice! - Kids learn to speak comfortably in public
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Fri, Dec 12
Weekly Story and Puppet Time
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Dec 12, 2025, 7:00 PM – 11:00 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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Tue, Dec 16
Sensitive Santa - A special needs friendly Christmas Event
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Dec 16, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Merced, 350 W Yosemite Ave, Merced, CA 95348, USA
Join us on Tuesday, December 16th from 5:30pm to 7:30pm for our low-sensory Christmas Event. To accommodate sensory and special needs we are dimming the lights, turning off the music, and limiting our guest count. We will have story time with puppets, Carnival Games, and pictures with Santa.
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Sun, Dec 21
Annual Christmas Event - Candy Cane Carnival
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Dec 21, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Merced, 350 W Yosemite Ave, Merced, CA 95348, USA
On Sunday, December 21st from 12 to 2pm we will have Santa at Kids Discovery Station. We will host Carnival Games, Christmas Crafts, Dance and Music Time, Story Time and Puppet Theatre all throughout the day. Pre-registration is NOT required for this event.
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Mon, Dec 22
KiDS Winter Camp
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Dec 22, 2025, 8:30 AM – Dec 30, 2025, 3:30 PM
Merced, 350 W Yosemite Ave, Merced, CA 95348, USA
This winter, children will dive into the exciting world of physics as they explore different types of energy—from light and sound to motion and heat! Through hands-on experiments and fun challenges, campers will discover how energy moves, changes, and helps power the world around us.
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Thu, Dec 25
Sensory Play Mornings
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Dec 25, 2025, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Merced, 350 W Yosemite Ave, Merced, CA 95348, USA
Join us for Sensory Play mornings, every last Thursday of the month at 11:30am. We will have three sensory activities available with alternating themes. Free with admission to the museum.
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