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Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum

Tourist attraction

4.6(240 reviews)
Closed Closed ⋅ Opens 10 a.m.
Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum

About

Educational & play exhibits for children. Museum for kids combining play & education, with a bubble machine, pirate ship & tar-pit exhibits.

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What to bring

Based on this location and its activities, here's what you might want to bring:

  • Comfortable shoes for walking

Best times to visit

To avoid crowds at Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum:

  • Weekday mornings are typically less crowded
  • Avoid peak lunch/dinner hours if this is a restaurant
  • Check their social media for special events that might increase attendance

Age appropriateness

This location is generally recommended for:

Toddlers (0-2)Preschoolers (3-5)Elementary (6-10)Tweens (11-13)Teens (14+)

Details

  • Address
    705 S McClelland St, Santa Maria, CA 93454, United States
  • 📞
    Phone
    (805) 928-8414
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    Hours
    Monday:Closed
    Tuesday:10 a.m.–3 p.m.
    Wednesday:10 a.m.–3 p.m.
    Thursday:10 a.m.–3 p.m.
    Friday:10 a.m.–3 p.m.
    Saturday:10 a.m.–3 p.m.
    Sunday:10 a.m.–3 p.m.

Features

Highlights

  • Active military discounts: Has active military discounts
  • Live performances: Has live performances

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance: Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking lot: Has wheelchair-accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair-accessible washroom: Has wheelchair-accessible washroom

Amenities

  • Cafe: Has cafe
  • Washroom: Has washroom
  • Restaurant: No restaurant

Crowd

  • Family-friendly: Family-friendly

Children

  • Good for kids: Good for kids

Parking

  • On-site parking: On-site parking

Nearby

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