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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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Kids need a place to go, to explore, laugh, and discover what they can become.

Your donation can impact Merced’s kids for lifetimes.

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A Broad Range of Productive Activities

Outdoor Exhibits

Outdoor Exhibits

Indoor Exhibits

Indoor Exhibits

Fieldtrips

Fieldtrips

Events

Events

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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

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Mon, Jun 09
Summer Camp
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Jun 09, 2025, 8:30 AM – Aug 08, 2025, 3:30 PM
Merced, 350 W Yosemite Ave, Merced, CA 95348, USA
Join us for a fun, hands-on, educational Intersession Camp at Kids Discovery Station hosted from Monday, June 9th to August 8th, Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 3:30pm. This is a weekly sign up.
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Fri, Jun 20
Weekly Story and Puppet Time
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Jun 20, 2025, 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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Tue, Jun 24
Tuesday Morning Fitness Classes
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Jun 24, 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, Jun 26
Sensory Play Mornings
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Jun 26, 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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Fri, Jun 27
Gabby's Dollhouse Weekly Story and Puppet Time
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Jun 27, 2025, 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! This week we will be reading Gabby's Dollhouse books along with Gabby's Dollhouse Puppet Theatre.
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Sat, Jun 28
Gabby's Dollhouse MEOWseum Days
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Jun 28, 2025, 10:00 AM – Jun 29, 2025, 5:00 PM
Merced, 350 W Yosemite Ave, Merced, CA 95348, USA
🎉🐾 Join us for two days of meow-gical fun at Kids Discovery Station during MEOWseum Days! 🌈✨
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Sun, Jun 29
Discovery Days - Free Admission
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Jun 29, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Merced, 350 W Yosemite Ave, Merced, CA 95348, USA
Join us for monthly free admission days sponsored by Merced County Human Services Agency. Every last Sunday of the month (until June 26th) we will offer free admission days, all day long!
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Fri, Jul 04
Weekly Story and Puppet Time
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Jul 04, 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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Fri, Oct 03
KiDS Annual Fundraiser and Gala - Oktoberfest
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Oct 03, 2025, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Merced, 350 W Yosemite Ave, Merced, CA 95348, USA
Celebrate Oktoberfest at Kids Discovery Station. Food, drinks, music, dancing, auctions, and more awaits you!
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