Hours
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Closed
11am to 5pm
11am to 5pm
11am to 5pm
11am to 5pm
10am to 5pm
10am to 5pm
Location
350 W Yosemite Avenue, Merced, CA 95348
Upcoming Events
Our Safety Practices
We are committed to the health and wellbeing of all families of our community and we are taking every precaution to do our part. Through the guidelines provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) we are doing our best to take enhanced health and safety measures -- for guests and employees. In addition, we will continue to develop and update every day team practices and operational standards to ensure a safe space for all. To read more about our COVID-19 policies, procedures, and guest expectations please click here.
Guest rules & policies
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Masks are not required, but recommended.
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Social distancing practices
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If you are feeling ill, please stay home.
Team Member Practices
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Sanitation (wiping down surfaces).
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Team members must wear a face mask.
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Team members are responsible for self health assessments to ensure they are free of any COVID-19 symptoms and are sent home if they’re exhibiting any signs of illness.
Safety & Health Policies
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Hand sanitizing stations are available
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Recommending masks to all
Family Memberships
Benefits for all family membership levels:
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Invitation to member-only events
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15% discount at the store
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10% discount on tickets for special events
Basic Family Membership
($75/year)
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2 adults + 1 child
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15% discount on 1 birthday party/year
Silver Family Membership
($95/year)
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2 adults + up to 4 children
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15% discount on 4 birthday parties/year
Gold Family Membership
($125/year)
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4 adults + up to 6 children in the household
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15% discount on 6 birthday parties/year
Platinum Family Membership
($150/year)
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6 adults + all the children in the household
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15% discount on 10 birthday parties/year
FAQ
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What is the admissions policy?Kids Discovery Station is designed for children ages 0-12 years old, with the following admission policy: • For the safety of all our guests, children must be supervised by an adult caregiver at all times. • We are a device-distraction free zone, so we kindly ask guests to refrain from chatting or texting on phones. Videos and pictures are more than welcome! • Guests are welcome to enter and return to the museum for day-of visits with their receipt (in and out privileges for day of visits) • At this time, we ask guests to consume all food and beverages outside of the museum. Bottled water is acceptable. In order to minimize the risk for children with nut allergies we hold a “nut-free” policy.
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How much is admission and what does it include?Admission for the day is $7 per person for adults and children above the age of 12 months. Children less than 12 months in age receive free admission. Little Explorers Planet is offered to children 5 and under and offers a nursing with changing room space. Tickets can be purchased in-person and it includes access to the whole museum. Members can access the museum for free year round.
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What are the museum’s COVID-19 policies?At Discovery Kids Station safety is at our highest priority. The museum’s COVID-19 health and safety policies are informed by the most up-to-date local guidelines. At this time we do not require all visitors to wear masks.
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How do I become a member?You can learn more about our family memberships here or speak to a Discovery Guide at the museum.
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How do I plan a field trip?For more information about our field trip packages, check out the Field Trip page or send an email to karrie@kidsdiscoverystation.org
