# Sacramento Children's Museum Hands-On Discovery & Waterways > Place to go for families in the Sacramento–Roseville–Folsom area (CA). Times are Pacific Time. - When: Open on its own schedule - Where: Sacramento Children's Museum, 2701 Prospect Park Dr #130, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 - Ages: Ages birth to 8 years (Infants under 1 free) - Price: $9.50-$10 general admission; free for babies under 1; $2 per person for EBT/WIC cardholders - Organizer: Sacramento Children's Museum - Official page: https://sackids.org/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/sacramento/activities/sacramento-children-s-museum-hands-on-discovery-and-waterways--listing-ed61e655304b1a0c26007b12 ## About Located in Rancho Cordova just minutes east of Sacramento, the Sacramento Children's Museum is an interactive indoor discovery wonderland specifically designed for children ages birth to 8 years old. The museum emphasizes self-directed learning through hands-on play with beloved permanent exhibits like 'Waterways,' where kids don waterproof aprons to build dams, launch boats, and operate water vortexes. Other popular play areas include the 'Studio of the Arts' for painting and sculpting, 'Raceways' for testing gravity and kinetic energy with rolling balls, 'My Neighborhood' for imaginative role-playing in a grocery store and veterinary clinic, and 'Baby Forest,' a padded, enclosed sensory haven specifically for crawling infants and early toddlers. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Single-level barrier-free facility with wide aisles; convenient indoor stroller parking zone near the entrance. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Comfortable private nursing nook with rocking chairs; immaculate family restrooms featuring toddler-height sinks and changing tables. • Age Suitability: Tailored specifically for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and early elementary children up to age 8. • Sensory Tips: Vibrant, playful atmosphere; sensory-friendly morning hours with dim lights and lower volumes are scheduled regularly for neurodiverse children. ## Similar picks in Sacramento - [FREE Extended Hours at Sacramento Children's Museum](https://grassyknees.com/sacramento/activities/free-extended-hours-at-sacramento-children-s-museum--listing-66af8dfd22a137f484be1b27) — Wed, Nov 18 (+1 more date) · 3:00 PM – 6:30 PM · Sacramento Children's Museum, Rancho Cordova · Free · checked Oct 30. 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