fREQUENTLY ASKED qUESTIONS

We are open to the general public, Wednesday through Sunday from 10 am - 5 pm. Members have advanced access starting at 9am, Wednesday through Sunday.

No. The Cayton follows L.A. County guidelines, which no longer requires proof of vaccination to enter an indoor facility.

The Cayton is located at 395 Santa Monica Place, Suite 374, Santa Monica CA 90401. We are situated on the 3rd level of Santa Monica Place, which is in Downtown Santa Monica between 2nd and 4th Street directly off the 10 freeway. If you are using GPS please enter ‘Cayton Children’s Museum’ to ensure you are taken to our location at Santa Monica Place.

We are attached to Santa Monica City Parking Structure 7 (enter on Broadway) and Structure 8 (enter on Colorado). The first 90 minutes are free, $2.00 for the next hour, and between $2.00-3.00 for each additional 30 minutes. There is a $20.00 daily maximum on weekdays and a $25.00 daily maximum on weekends. You can view a map here. Please note, we do not provide validation for parking. Easy access and disability parking are available in parking structure 8 off of Colorado Ave, on Level 5, as well as parking structure 7 off of Broadway on Level 4. Elevators are available on all levels in the parking lots.

We are located catty-corner to the Metro Expo line drop-off. Find more info here. The one-way fare is $1.75. Santa Monica Place is also readily accessible via many Big Blue Bus routes. Find more info here.

Our entrance is facing the center plaza escalators. We are in the center of Santa Monica Place on the 3rd level.

Yes. We require guests to reserve time-slot tickets online in advance to help us keep the Cayton a safe and comfortable place for all.

Admittance to the Cayton is now $15 for adults and children aged 1+.

Food is not permitted in the Museum. Only water is allowed in our space. Families are permitted to leave the Museum to eat a meal or snack outside. Please see the front desk for a sticker so you can have express re-entry. Alcohol and illicit drugs are not permitted on the premises.

For safety reasons, we do not allow strollers on the Museum floor. We have limited space within the museum and are dealing with water elements. Please leave your strollers in the car or prepare to park your stroller in the lobby of the museum.

There are lockers available at the back of the museum by the bathrooms. These are first-come, first-serve, and are free of charge. Lockers are operated by a four-digit code of your choice.

As a friendly reminder, all weapons, including firearms, pocketknives, scissors, and pepper spray, are strictly prohibited inside the museum. When entering the museum’s security checkpoint, please be prepared to remove all items inside your pockets, including cell phones, keys, and wallets. Please be prepared to place your purses, backpacks, and diaper bags through our x-ray machine. All items you do not wish to be searched should remain outside the museum, safely stowed in your vehicle, or left with a family member or friend that is not entering the museum. All contraband found in the possession of a guest will be confiscated by security personnel and will not be returned.

We have a dedicated nursing area available for guests. If this space is occupied, guests can ask any floor staff for assistance in finding a private area. Guests are also welcome to use any space they feel comfortable breastfeeding.

No, all kids must be accompanied by an adult at all times. We ask all visitors to keep a 5:1 ratio (no more than 5 kids to an adult). Please see our Visitor Agreements for more information on museum rules and recommendations.

No, as a nonprofit organization we do not provide refunds for ticket purchases, donations, and memberships.

We are open to the general public, Wednesday through Sunday from 10 am - 5 pm. Members have advanced access starting at 9am, Wednesday through Sunday.

No. The Cayton follows L.A. County guidelines, which no longer requires proof of vaccination to enter an indoor facility.

The Cayton is located at 395 Santa Monica Place, Suite 374, Santa Monica CA 90401. We are situated on the 3rd level of Santa Monica Place, which is in Downtown Santa Monica between 2nd and 4th Street directly off the 10 freeway. If you are using GPS please enter ‘Cayton Children’s Museum’ to ensure you are taken to our location at Santa Monica Place.

We are attached to Santa Monica City Parking Structure 7 (enter on Broadway) and Structure 8 (enter on Colorado). The first 90 minutes are free, $2.00 for the next hour, and between $2.00-3.00 for each additional 30 minutes. There is a $20.00 daily maximum on weekdays and a $25.00 daily maximum on weekends. You can view a map here. Please note, we do not provide validation for parking. Easy access and disability parking are available in parking structure 8 off of Colorado Ave, on Level 5, as well as parking structure 7 off of Broadway on Level 4. Elevators are available on all levels in the parking lots.

We are located catty-corner to the Metro Expo line drop-off. Find more info here. The one-way fare is $1.75. Santa Monica Place is also readily accessible via many Big Blue Bus routes. Find more info here.

Our entrance is facing the center plaza escalators. We are in the center of Santa Monica Place on the 3rd level.

Yes. We require guests to reserve time-slot tickets online in advance to help us keep the Cayton a safe and comfortable place for all.

Admittance to the Cayton is now $15 for adults and children aged 1+.

Food is not permitted in the Museum. Only water is allowed in our space. Families are permitted to leave the Museum to eat a meal or snack outside. Please see the front desk for a sticker so you can have express re-entry. Alcohol and illicit drugs are not permitted on the premises.

For safety reasons, we do not allow strollers on the Museum floor. We have limited space within the museum and are dealing with water elements. Please leave your strollers in the car or prepare to park your stroller in the lobby of the museum.

There are lockers available at the back of the museum by the bathrooms. These are first-come, first-serve, and are free of charge. Lockers are operated by a four-digit code of your choice.

As a friendly reminder, all weapons, including firearms, pocketknives, scissors, and pepper spray, are strictly prohibited inside the museum. When entering the museum’s security checkpoint, please be prepared to remove all items inside your pockets, including cell phones, keys, and wallets. Please be prepared to place your purses, backpacks, and diaper bags through our x-ray machine. All items you do not wish to be searched should remain outside the museum, safely stowed in your vehicle, or left with a family member or friend that is not entering the museum. All contraband found in the possession of a guest will be confiscated by security personnel and will not be returned.

We have a dedicated nursing area available for guests. If this space is occupied, guests can ask any floor staff for assistance in finding a private area. Guests are also welcome to use any space they feel comfortable breastfeeding.

No, all kids must be accompanied by an adult at all times. We ask all visitors to keep a 5:1 ratio (no more than 5 kids to an adult). Please see our Visitor Agreements for more information on museum rules and recommendations.

No, as a nonprofit organization we do not provide refunds for ticket purchases, donations, and memberships.

We are open to the general public, Wednesday through Sunday from 10 am - 5 pm. Members have advanced access starting at 9am, Wednesday through Sunday.

No. The Cayton follows L.A. County guidelines, which no longer requires proof of vaccination to enter an indoor facility.

The Cayton is located at 395 Santa Monica Place, Suite 374, Santa Monica CA 90401. We are situated on the 3rd level of Santa Monica Place, which is in Downtown Santa Monica between 2nd and 4th Street directly off the 10 freeway. If you are using GPS please enter ‘Cayton Children’s Museum’ to ensure you are taken to our location at Santa Monica Place.

We are attached to Santa Monica City Parking Structure 7 (enter on Broadway) and Structure 8 (enter on Colorado). The first 90 minutes are free, $2.00 for the next hour, and between $2.00-3.00 for each additional 30 minutes. There is a $20.00 daily maximum on weekdays and a $25.00 daily maximum on weekends. You can view a map here. Please note, we do not provide validation for parking. Easy access and disability parking are available in parking structure 8 off of Colorado Ave, on Level 5, as well as parking structure 7 off of Broadway on Level 4. Elevators are available on all levels in the parking lots.

We are located catty-corner to the Metro Expo line drop-off. Find more info here. The one-way fare is $1.75. Santa Monica Place is also readily accessible via many Big Blue Bus routes. Find more info here.

Our entrance is facing the center plaza escalators. We are in the center of Santa Monica Place on the 3rd level.

Yes. We require guests to reserve time-slot tickets online in advance to help us keep the Cayton a safe and comfortable place for all.

Admittance to the Cayton is now $15 for adults and children aged 1+.

Food is not permitted in the Museum. Only water is allowed in our space. Families are permitted to leave the Museum to eat a meal or snack outside. Please see the front desk for a sticker so you can have express re-entry. Alcohol and illicit drugs are not permitted on the premises.

For safety reasons, we do not allow strollers on the Museum floor. We have limited space within the museum and are dealing with water elements. Please leave your strollers in the car or prepare to park your stroller in the lobby of the museum.

There are lockers available at the back of the museum by the bathrooms. These are first-come, first-serve, and are free of charge. Lockers are operated by a four-digit code of your choice.

As a friendly reminder, all weapons, including firearms, pocketknives, scissors, and pepper spray, are strictly prohibited inside the museum. When entering the museum’s security checkpoint, please be prepared to remove all items inside your pockets, including cell phones, keys, and wallets. Please be prepared to place your purses, backpacks, and diaper bags through our x-ray machine. All items you do not wish to be searched should remain outside the museum, safely stowed in your vehicle, or left with a family member or friend that is not entering the museum. All contraband found in the possession of a guest will be confiscated by security personnel and will not be returned.

We have a dedicated nursing area available for guests. If this space is occupied, guests can ask any floor staff for assistance in finding a private area. Guests are also welcome to use any space they feel comfortable breastfeeding.

No, all kids must be accompanied by an adult at all times. We ask all visitors to keep a 5:1 ratio (no more than 5 kids to an adult). Please see our Visitor Agreements for more information on museum rules and recommendations.

No, as a nonprofit organization we do not provide refunds for ticket purchases, donations, and memberships.

We are open to the general public, Wednesday through Sunday from 10 am - 5 pm. Members have advanced access starting at 9am, Wednesday through Sunday.

No. The Cayton follows L.A. County guidelines, which no longer requires proof of vaccination to enter an indoor facility.

The Cayton is located at 395 Santa Monica Place, Suite 374, Santa Monica CA 90401. We are situated on the 3rd level of Santa Monica Place, which is in Downtown Santa Monica between 2nd and 4th Street directly off the 10 freeway. If you are using GPS please enter ‘Cayton Children’s Museum’ to ensure you are taken to our location at Santa Monica Place.

We are attached to Santa Monica City Parking Structure 7 (enter on Broadway) and Structure 8 (enter on Colorado). The first 90 minutes are free, $2.00 for the next hour, and between $2.00-3.00 for each additional 30 minutes. There is a $20.00 daily maximum on weekdays and a $25.00 daily maximum on weekends. You can view a map here. Please note, we do not provide validation for parking. Easy access and disability parking are available in parking structure 8 off of Colorado Ave, on Level 5, as well as parking structure 7 off of Broadway on Level 4. Elevators are available on all levels in the parking lots.

We are located catty-corner to the Metro Expo line drop-off. Find more info here. The one-way fare is $1.75. Santa Monica Place is also readily accessible via many Big Blue Bus routes. Find more info here.

Our entrance is facing the center plaza escalators. We are in the center of Santa Monica Place on the 3rd level.

Yes. We require guests to reserve time-slot tickets online in advance to help us keep the Cayton a safe and comfortable place for all.

Admittance to the Cayton is now $15 for adults and children aged 1+.

Food is not permitted in the Museum. Only water is allowed in our space. Families are permitted to leave the Museum to eat a meal or snack outside. Please see the front desk for a sticker so you can have express re-entry. Alcohol and illicit drugs are not permitted on the premises.

For safety reasons, we do not allow strollers on the Museum floor. We have limited space within the museum and are dealing with water elements. Please leave your strollers in the car or prepare to park your stroller in the lobby of the museum.

There are lockers available at the back of the museum by the bathrooms. These are first-come, first-serve, and are free of charge. Lockers are operated by a four-digit code of your choice.

As a friendly reminder, all weapons, including firearms, pocketknives, scissors, and pepper spray, are strictly prohibited inside the museum. When entering the museum’s security checkpoint, please be prepared to remove all items inside your pockets, including cell phones, keys, and wallets. Please be prepared to place your purses, backpacks, and diaper bags through our x-ray machine. All items you do not wish to be searched should remain outside the museum, safely stowed in your vehicle, or left with a family member or friend that is not entering the museum. All contraband found in the possession of a guest will be confiscated by security personnel and will not be returned.

We have a dedicated nursing area available for guests. If this space is occupied, guests can ask any floor staff for assistance in finding a private area. Guests are also welcome to use any space they feel comfortable breastfeeding.

No, all kids must be accompanied by an adult at all times. We ask all visitors to keep a 5:1 ratio (no more than 5 kids to an adult). Please see our Visitor Agreements for more information on museum rules and recommendations.

No, as a nonprofit organization we do not provide refunds for ticket purchases, donations, and memberships.

We are open to the general public, Wednesday through Sunday from 10 am - 5 pm. Members have advanced access starting at 9am, Wednesday through Sunday.

No. The Cayton follows L.A. County guidelines, which no longer requires proof of vaccination to enter an indoor facility.

The Cayton is located at 395 Santa Monica Place, Suite 374, Santa Monica CA 90401. We are situated on the 3rd level of Santa Monica Place, which is in Downtown Santa Monica between 2nd and 4th Street directly off the 10 freeway. If you are using GPS please enter ‘Cayton Children’s Museum’ to ensure you are taken to our location at Santa Monica Place.

We are attached to Santa Monica City Parking Structure 7 (enter on Broadway) and Structure 8 (enter on Colorado). The first 90 minutes are free, $2.00 for the next hour, and between $2.00-3.00 for each additional 30 minutes. There is a $20.00 daily maximum on weekdays and a $25.00 daily maximum on weekends. You can view a map here. Please note, we do not provide validation for parking. Easy access and disability parking are available in parking structure 8 off of Colorado Ave, on Level 5, as well as parking structure 7 off of Broadway on Level 4. Elevators are available on all levels in the parking lots.

We are located catty-corner to the Metro Expo line drop-off. Find more info here. The one-way fare is $1.75. Santa Monica Place is also readily accessible via many Big Blue Bus routes. Find more info here.

Our entrance is facing the center plaza escalators. We are in the center of Santa Monica Place on the 3rd level.

Yes. We require guests to reserve time-slot tickets online in advance to help us keep the Cayton a safe and comfortable place for all.

Admittance to the Cayton is now $15 for adults and children aged 1+.

Food is not permitted in the Museum. Only water is allowed in our space. Families are permitted to leave the Museum to eat a meal or snack outside. Please see the front desk for a sticker so you can have express re-entry. Alcohol and illicit drugs are not permitted on the premises.

For safety reasons, we do not allow strollers on the Museum floor. We have limited space within the museum and are dealing with water elements. Please leave your strollers in the car or prepare to park your stroller in the lobby of the museum.

There are lockers available at the back of the museum by the bathrooms. These are first-come, first-serve, and are free of charge. Lockers are operated by a four-digit code of your choice.

As a friendly reminder, all weapons, including firearms, pocketknives, scissors, and pepper spray, are strictly prohibited inside the museum. When entering the museum’s security checkpoint, please be prepared to remove all items inside your pockets, including cell phones, keys, and wallets. Please be prepared to place your purses, backpacks, and diaper bags through our x-ray machine. All items you do not wish to be searched should remain outside the museum, safely stowed in your vehicle, or left with a family member or friend that is not entering the museum. All contraband found in the possession of a guest will be confiscated by security personnel and will not be returned.

We have a dedicated nursing area available for guests. If this space is occupied, guests can ask any floor staff for assistance in finding a private area. Guests are also welcome to use any space they feel comfortable breastfeeding.

No, all kids must be accompanied by an adult at all times. We ask all visitors to keep a 5:1 ratio (no more than 5 kids to an adult). Please see our Visitor Agreements for more information on museum rules and recommendations.

No, as a nonprofit organization we do not provide refunds for ticket purchases, donations, and memberships.