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schedule

Every week is a new adventure at the Cayton. Kids learn new skills, create, and grow, all while they are immersed in play. 

Activities are drop-in and free for members and museum visitors.

Updated Program Times

Art Studio: 10AM-12PM and 2-4:30PM
Storytime (every Thursday): 11:00
AM
Programs: 11AM and 3PM

This Week's Activities

Wednesday, April 30

Buzzy Bee Hotels

11:00AM

Dino Dig

3:00PM

Inspired by He Guoqing and Katrina Flett's traditional beekeeping methods, craft cozy bee hotels. Create homes for our buzzing friends, embracing the spirit of conservation and sustainability!

Channel your inner archaeologist as you embark on an excavation adventure! Unearth ancient dinosaur bones buried within a sand-tastic sensory bin.

Thursday, May 1

Storytime+Art

11:00AM

Beat Builders

3:00PM

Step into the vibrant world of "Night Market Rescue" by Charlotte Cheng, where a stray dog named Gogo navigates the bustling Taipei night market. Afterward, sculpt your own furry companions out of clay, bringing tales of friendship and adventure to life!

Let the rhythm take over! Explore instruments like sticks, drums, and rainbow bells, playing along to the beat of a diverse range of music!

Friday, May 2

Animal Abodes

11:00AM

Reflect on Animals

3:00PM

Draw inspiration from Yolarnie Amepou, the first female zoologist from Papua New Guinea, as you design and construct habitats for your favorite animals. 

Inspired by our pets and the animals we see in nature, decorate the walls of our Reflect On exhibit with animal friends!

Saturday, May 3

Bubble Dance Party

11:00AM

Sun-Kissed Suncatchers

3:00PM

Pop in to jump and dance to fun music while surrounded by a sea of bubbles at this lively and fun dance party!  

Capture the essence of summer with radiant suncatchers! Layer vibrant tissue paper and craft intricate designs using construction paper, creating dazzling suncatchers. 

Sunday, May 4

Wild for Masks

11:00AM

Scavenger Hunt

3:00PM

Transform into your favorite animal by crafting an animal mask!  

Test your wits and observation skills as you solve puzzles and find different animal habitats hidden around the museum.

Baby crawling in Cayton exhibit

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.

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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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