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Annual Memberships

Become a member and play all year long!

There are so many perks to being a member at the Cayton Children’s Museum! Annual members get to bypass timed ticketing, so you can come to the museum whenever you like without reserving a time slot in advance. Members also get to take advantage of early access, special access to program events, discounts on camp, classes and in our museum store, as well as guest passes.

Annual memberships start at $240 for an adult and a child.

Membership Levels

Launchers
$240/year

  • Unlimited visits for one year for 2 members (adult and child)

  • 2 passes for guests per year

  • Members welcome any time—timed ticketing is not required (space permitting) 

  • Expedited check-in (dedicated Members-only line!)

  • Early access to the museum

  • Priority access to special programs and events

  • 10% off purchases in the museum store 

  • 50% off general admission for up to 6 people at other Association of Children’s Museums member museums nationwide 

Climbers
$360/year

  • Unlimited visits for one year for 4 members 

  • 4 passes for guests per year

  • Members welcome any time—timed ticketing is not required (space permitting) 

  • Expedited check-in (dedicated Members-only line!)

  • Early access to the museum

  • Priority access to special programs and events

  • 10% off purchases in the museum store 

  • 50% off general admission for up to 6 people at other Association of Children’s Museums member museums nationwide 

Reachers
$500/year

  • Unlimited visits for one year for 6 members

  • 8 passes for guests per year

  • Members welcome any time—timed ticketing is not required (space permitting) 

  • Expedited check-in (dedicated Members-only line!)

  • Early access to the museum

  • Priority access to special programs and events

  • 10% off event rentals and buyouts

  • 10% off classes and purchases in the museum store 

  • 50% off general admission for up to 6 people at other Association of Children’s Museums member museums nationwide

MEMBERSHIP LEVELS

PLAY4ALL Heroes
(Contributions of $1,000+)

Our PLAY4ALL Heroes membership gives supporters all the benefits of a membership while helping support the Cayton's equity and inclusion initiatives. Your contribution will help fund the public programs and community initiatives that enrich the lives of all children and families, both in the museum and in the community.  Become a PLAY4ALL Hero today and help use provide play for all.

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For additional questions about our philanthropic membership program or making a major gift, please contact our Development team. 

Email: development@caytonmuseum.org

Phone: 424.416.8327

PLAY4ALL Heroes get all the membership benefits at the Reachers level, PLUS:

  • Four additional guest passes per year (12 total)

  • Recognition on the Cayton's PLAY4ALL Wall for one year

  • Mention in the Cayton's Annual Report 

  • Invitation to family-friendly volunteer opportunities

  • Invitation to our Annual Play Day with our Women's Philanthropy Circle

  • 20% off annual fundraising events

  • Knowing your membership supports initiatives like Title 1 school field trips, PLAY4ALL annual passes for families facing financial hardship, and sensory initiatives for children with sensory disabilities

Member Events

See our new member programs available during members-only hours on select days. Join us for unique playful activities to explore your child's imagination, exercise your play muscles, and meet other members. For questions about member events, please contact info@caytonmuseum.org.

On Saturday, March 23 from 9AM - 11AM celebrate SoCal Museums Free-For-All Day with a special Cayton Members play date. 

Reserve your spot for our extended Members Play Date in support of making play accessible for all with fun activities including:

  • Face Painting

  • Bubble Dance Party

  • Art Activities

  • Prizes

MEMBER EVENTS
PLAY4ALL HEROES
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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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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