A place where children learn, explore, and play

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A place where children learn, explore, and play *

Our Mission

The Santa Ynez Valley Children’s Museum provides educational, open-ended play, in an outdoor setting, for children in our community and beyond.

More About Our Vision

community Events

From Summertime Discovery Days to Fall Fundraisers, we have something for everyone. Visit our Events page to see what’s in store, and be sure to check out our Gallery page for photos from past events.

Upcoming Events

exhibits

All exhibits will be touchable, movable, buildable and diggable, encouraging kids to use their own imagination and determination to play, move and explore the outdoors.

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our vision

The SYV Children’s Museum will be built in at least 2 phases over the next several years. We are currently raising $500,000 to cover building all our Phase One exhibits and our first year of expenses.

View our Site Plan

Help us reach our fundraising goals!

Ways to Give

Did you know?

Children Who Visit Museums Have Higher Achievement in Reading, Math, and Science.