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UNWRAP THE MAGIC

Unwrap the Magic of Play

Share the gift of play that lasts all year long.

Let them discover the joy within with unlimited play, discounts, and more. Spread joy this season and all year when you unwrap the magic of play! 

Gift Membership 

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Gift a world of discovery this season at the Cayton. With a membership, kids can explore, create, and learn each time they visit, letting their curiosity run free in a safe, inspiring space.

Membership includes: 

  • Admission for unlimited visits 

  • Expedited entry

  • Guest Passes   

  • Discounts to over 200 children’s museums nationwide 

Gift Play At Home 

Mother and daughter shopping in the Cayton Museum gift shop.

Or, let them take a piece of the Cayton home with gifts from our museum store, carefully selected to foster creativity and wonder.

GIFT PLAY AT HOME

Play It Forward

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Play it Forward with a donation that extends the Cayton's mission to bring joyful, transformative play experiences to children across Los Angeles.

PLAY IT FORWARD
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Check out the FAQ page HERE

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Become a Member

Being an annual member means priority access, discounts, exclusive events, and supporting our nonprofit organization.

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Host an Event with Us!

The Cayton is the perfect event space to host any celebration big or small, for babies to adults.

STAY updated

Cayton Email List

395 Santa Monica Place, #374

Santa Monica, CA 90401

LOCATED ON LEVEL 3

 

Phone: 424-416-8320

Email: info@caytonmuseum.org

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EIN: 20-1470992

Museum Hours

GENERAL PUBLIC

Wednesday–Sunday

10AM–5PM

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MEMBER EARLY ACCESS

Wednesday-Sunday

9AM-10AM

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© 2026 Cayton Children’s Museum. All rights reserved.

Cayton Children’s Museum acknowledges that we are located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded land of the Tongva (Gabrieleño) people, who have stewarded this land for generations. We honor their enduring connection to this place and recognize their past, present, and future presence in the Santa Monica region.

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