Cayton Children's Museum
395 Santa Monica Place, #374, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Kid essentials
About this place
Hands-on exhibits made for kids 0 to 8, from a real helicopter to a mini marketplace, plus art studios and nursing lounges.
- Monday
- 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Thursday
- 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Friday
- 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Saturday
- 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Sunday
- 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
How kid-friendly is it?
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