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Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum
705 S McClelland St, Santa Maria, CA 93454, United States
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As
Review №1

Was a great little museum for your child. My son is currently 18 months and enjoyed walking around and platoing with everything for almost 2 hours. I love that I didnt have to worry much about what he was touching since its a kid focused museum and is made to be kid friendly.

Em
Review №2

My kids love this place!!! We go almost every saturday.

Me
Review №3

This place is among the best kids museum around with tons of science, art, and social activities. Theres a launch control and a BBQ history exhibit, which are very appropriate for the area. We will be back.

Ko
Review №4

We were visiting the area for the weekend and we brought our 3 year old son to the Halloween event this past weekend. What a wonderful space, so much to do for all ages. We will definitely keep the discovery museum on our ”must visit “ list for the future!!

Mi
Review №5

What a great spot for kids! I love that the local businesses sponsored and had expositions for the kids. We had a great time!

Pi
Review №6

The museum is so cute. The price of admission is not expensive. It is a cute museum, the kids will enjoy themselves and it is nice to spend time there as a family.

Ri
Review №7

Lovely museum with rotating exhibits and a wide variety of antiquities. Plan to spend the day here in order to see it all and eat at their attached restaurant.

Mo
Review №8

First time visitors. My kids (2yrs and 3.5yrs) thoroughly enjoyed this place. We were there for about two hours. Their interests are different, and both kids were engaged the entire time. Clean area, great variety of exhibits, friendly staff. Great price

Fr
Review №9

Kids thoroughly enjoyed this kids museum. Weve been to the Discovery cube in Anaheim, Visalias ImagineU kids museum, SLOs Childrens Museum, and San Joses Childrens Museum. This by far was the best value at $6 admission per person and for quality of interactive exhibits. It is definitely worth driving to if you are staying anywhere near by (Pismo, Et Al) and already been to the SLO museum a few times. Its less crowded and the variety of exhibits make it fun for almost any age. Santa Maria has a gem in this museum.

As
Review №10

Wonderful places for infants to young children. Great staffing they are always friendly and helpful.

Ru
Review №11

Super chill, on low peak hours, kids can have fun and explore! Great thing to do while in Santa Maria to get the kids to stretch their legs... something for almost every age. Plenty of hands on activities, and clean areas!

Ed
Review №12

Our toddler loves it! We spend hours of fun every time we go

Va
Review №13

Very fun for the kids! Good place when raining!

Mi
Review №14

I received a gift of membership from a co-worker when my daughter was four years old. We have renewed every year even though shes about to turn 10. Most people think the Discovery Museum is for little kids but theyve recently updated most of the exhibits and they are more appealing to older children now (while still being appropriate for little ones). We dont go nearly as often as we used to, but it is still a wonderful local attraction. There are special events, and summer camps and so many things that keep us going back for more. Family membership is totally worth it.

Ro
Review №15

I liked it a lot. The more time you spend in there, the more you start to see. They have plants you can take home for your garden. A arts and crafts table. I would go again

Ar
Review №16

So fun and educational, every child in Santa Maria should go. Totally worth the trip. Fun for parents too. GO NOW before they become teenagers and hate you.

Su
Review №17

We love this place, better for lil kids obviously and so many fun lil arts and crafts to do with them and things to spark our lils imaginations♡

Da
Review №18

Such a fun and great learning environment for kids AND adults. Theres a couple of things that need to be serviced or updated, like the mechanical crane ball drops that you can control with a joy stick etc. The metal balls get stuck in places they cant be reached and its been like that for long time now. Seems like an easy fix, not sure why they dont open it up and just move the balls back.

Ro
Review №19

I took my nephew to the museum and we had a wonderful day.

Ly
Review №20

Its a very fun place for kids to run around! Price is responsible. 4 stars only because some of the activities were broken and not usable. Just needs a little TLC I suppose. But a nice place regardless!

Da
Review №21

Nice very nice

Pa
Review №22

The 5 year old and 3 year old LOVED it. And it is not so huge as to overwhelm us or them

Ke
Review №23

Took my 18 month old to the Santa Maria Discovery museum and she had a blast. The exhibits were all in working order. The museum was clean. We went on a Tuesday afternoon and it wasnt crowded at all. We look forward to visiting again.

Be
Review №24

The kids liked it ok, but its pretty expensive for a glorified advertisement for local businesses

Po
Review №25

Kids had a blast. Lots of things for them to discover, be educated, and have fun at the same time.

Ma
Review №26

Fun for the whole family, but needs some fixes.

Pa
Review №27

What a fun place! I went with my 4-year old granddaughter. There are so many interesting areas that are fun but also teach kids in a way they can understand. I especially like the reading treehouse!!

Co
Review №28

Kinda small... Good way to burn a few hours

Ni
Review №29

My children love this place. We like the crafts and exhibits and the plants that the kids can take home.

Er
Review №30

Wonderful place for children to find new adventures!

Ji
Review №31

Fun places for kids 1-10,parents should be free

Ce
Review №32

Great place to bring your kids

ma
Review №33

Great place in town to take your kids to occupy them for about 1 to 2 hours. we have been going here for about 6 months, and theyve updated the museum multiple times. It feels like theres always something new for the boys to do

Ma
Review №34

Great place for kids. Love to support the community. My daughter had a ton of fun at all the different exhibits. She could spend all day exploring and learning.

Ki
Review №35

My one year old and seven old have the best time at the museum. Im glad they can go often and at an affordable rate. People from staff are really helpful and friendly.

Jo
Review №36

Great for once, I couldnt see coming back here too many times and the kids enjoy it every time.

Mi
Review №37

Lots of activities for children.

Er
Review №38

Great place at a great price. You can spend a lot or a little bit of time with the interactive learning displays...and take home your own personal arts and crafts gifts!

Na
Review №39

My kids love this place. Its clean and usually not crowded with exhibits changing regularly. Little kids will love it.

Am
Review №40

Super cute and fun place!

Ke
Review №41

The Discovery Museum is a really fun place for kids and they are always adding new attractions. My son loves playing their for hours.

Ni
Review №42

My grandkids love going

Ev
Review №43

Wonderful compact museum for children. The older children love the arts and craft area. The younger kids love the wind tubes and scarves.

He
Review №44

Kids loved it! They didnt want to leave!

Ju
Review №45

Best place in Santa Maria for children. My son is 18 months old and had MUCH more fun here than he did at Chuck E Cheese. Owners are doing a FANTASTIC job!!!!! Very clean and staff are very friendly.

Ke
Review №46

Awesome place to bring the little ones. They have a nice crawling area.

No
Review №47

Every one of my kids eyes light up even at the suggestion of going here. And its a fun time for dads day off too! 5 stars without a question, and a thousand times better than tablet games and cartoons!

Ti
Review №48

Great place that presents many hands on activities and leave it open for the parents that ask additional questions to expand the childhood experience.

Pa
Review №49

Its a good little museum. They regularly update the exhibits. Recently they put in a scarf vacuum tube. Their exhibits do a good job of providing options for kids of multiple ages.

Do
Review №50

Great fun with my grandson.

Ba
Review №51

Perfect place for families. The kids loved this place....all hands on.

Ma
Review №52

As of today we visit about once a week. My 2 years olds love it, get the year family pass, they stay engaged for about an hour.

Jo
Review №53

Fantastic place to share with your children!

Ry
Review №54

Friendly staff and fairly clean but a little smaller than expected, my 3 and 4 year old were ready to leave after an hour.

Vi
Review №55

Smaller than I expected, but plenty of variety to keep the kids engaged and entertained. They also do programs on a daily basis which is a huge bonus.

Bi
Review №56

The grandkids loved it

Fe
Review №57

It’s a really good place for my little ones and the price is totally fine

Pe
Review №58

It was alright no complaints..

Je
Review №59

Pretty good little museum. The kids were entertained for a couple of hours and the price isnt that bad.

Iq
Review №60

My grandson loves this place. Very well organized

Ol
Review №61

It is a lovely place for 3-8 year old kids, both fun and educational

Am
Review №62

My children and students love it here! Fun community events! Great place for a birthday party!

Ch
Review №63

Fun place for kiddos

Ro
Review №64

Great place for kids!

Ty
Review №65

Great place to take the kids.

Na
Review №66

Awesome place to take the kids and adults

Al
Review №67

Fun for the kids

Ka
Review №68

This place was rad

Cl
Review №69

Toddlers love it!

Vi
Review №70

Our Fil.Ams association hold meetings here one of the conference room.

Ka
Review №71

Way more interesting than it use to be.

Ke
Review №72

Great place for kids and adults to explore!

ja
Review №73

A fun place for me and my brother

st
Review №74

My kids really enjoyed it here

Ki
Review №75

Great family destination

Li
Review №76

Great

Ke
Review №77

Fun for kids

Je
Review №78

Kids love it

Cl
Review №79

Fun with the family!

sa
Review №80

Clean, fun, keeps kids busy

Ro
Review №81

Great for kids

Es
Review №82

Fun for kids

Vi
Review №83

Cockroaches everywhere !!!

Sr
Review №84

Excellent place for curious kids

ju
Review №85

Kids loved it!

Ni
Review №86

Tis place is amazing and fun

Sh
Review №87

Great place for children

Pr
Review №88

My students love it!

Jo
Review №89

A little pricey for whats offered but still a good place to take the kids if its raining outside.

Za
Review №90

Small but entertainment for kids.

Ni
Review №91

Fun place for the kids to explore in Santa maria.

Pa
Review №92

Great place for kids.

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  • Address:705 S McClelland St, Santa Maria, CA 93454, United States
  • Site:http://smvdiscoverymuseum.org/
  • Phone:+1 805-928-8414
Categories
  • Museum
  • Children's museum
  • Children's party service
  • Makerspace
  • Tourist attraction
Working hours
  • Monday:10am–5pm
  • Tuesday:10am–5pm
  • Wednesday:10am–5pm
  • Thursday:10am–5pm
  • Friday:Closed
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:10am–5pm
Highlights
  • Active military discounts:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • Restaurant:No
Crowd
  • Family friendly:Yes
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