Children’s Resource & Referral Discovery Museum

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Children’s Resource & Referral Discovery Museum We are a space devoted to hands-on learning, discovery, and early childhood enrichment.
🕑 Open Hours: Tue-Sun: 10:00am-3:00pm
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🕑 Open Hours: Wed-Sun: 10:00am-3:00pm

10/11/2026

🎨 A weekend full of color, creativity, and connection at CRR Discovery Museum!

Little artists gathered around the table to paint together, mixing colors, experimenting with brushstrokes, and adding their own ideas to a shared masterpiece. Each child brought something unique, turning a simple painting activity into a beautiful opportunity to create alongside others. 💛

Our oversized Connect Four game invited children to reach, place, take turns, and think about their next move. From exploring colorful materials to practicing problem solving through play, there were so many opportunities to learn and connect at their own pace!

We love seeing families spend time together, children try something new, and imaginations come to life.

Come explore, play, and make memories with us today! ✨

🕙 Open Tuesday through Sunday, 10 AM to 3 PM.

🌿🐾 Calling all curious kids and nature explorers!Join us at the CRR Discovery Museum for a special Wildlife Park Ranger ...
10/08/2026

🌿🐾 Calling all curious kids and nature explorers!

Join us at the CRR Discovery Museum for a special Wildlife Park Ranger Presentation with California State Park Rangers from the Oceano Dunes! 🌊

Discover local wildlife, explore their habitats, and learn how we can help care for our beautiful state parks through a fun and engaging presentation. Bring your questions and your sense of adventure! 🦉🔎

📅 Saturday, October 24
⏰ 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
📍 CRR Discovery Museum

Come learn, explore, and inspire your little ones to care for the natural world around them! 💚

10/05/2026

🎂🥳 Big wishes. Little explorers. Unforgettable birthdays!

Celebrate your child’s special day at CRR Discovery Museum, where curiosity, creativity, and play bring friends and families together! 🎉🔎✨

From exploring exhibits to sharing giggles and birthday cake, there is so much joy in celebrating where children can learn, imagine, and discover together. 💛

Make their next birthday a celebration filled with meaningful moments and happy memories!

📩 Contact us to learn more about birthday party options and availability. https://crrsbc.org/visit-the-museum/

☀️ Hot outside? Cool adventures await inside!Come enjoy the air conditioning at CRR Discovery Museum while your kiddos p...
10/04/2026

☀️ Hot outside? Cool adventures await inside!

Come enjoy the air conditioning at CRR Discovery Museum while your kiddos play, explore, and make happy memories. 💙

We’re open today until 3 PM. Stop by, cool off, and stay for the fun! 🫧🎨

10/04/2026

✨ Saturdays at the Museum look like this! ✨

Curiosity, creativity, and time together make room for something special: positive childhood experiences. 💛

At CRR Discovery Museum, play gives children opportunities to explore, connect, build confidence, and feel a sense of belonging. Every shared discovery and moment of encouragement can become part of a childhood filled with joy.

Come play, make memories, and let curiosity lead the way! 🌈

10/03/2026

✨ Little explorers. Big imaginations. So much joy! ✨

From colorful parachute play to imagining a journey through space, there is so much to discover at the CRR Discovery Museum! 🚀🌈

Every shared adventure gives children opportunities to practice teamwork, explore new ideas, and build confidence through play. And the sweetest part? Making memories together along the way. 💛

Thank you to the families who fill our museum with curiosity, laughter, and wonder. Come play, explore, and see where your imagination takes you! 🫧

♟️ Calling all young chess players! ♟️Ready to make your next move? Chess Club is coming to the CRR Discovery Museum! Ki...
10/01/2026

♟️ Calling all young chess players! ♟️

Ready to make your next move? Chess Club is coming to the CRR Discovery Museum! Kids in grades 2 through 6 who already know how the pieces move are invited to enjoy two hours of friendly games, practice, strategy, and new challenges with other young players.

Our first session is Saturday, October 3 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and Chess Club will continue every other Saturday.

Chess sets are provided, including our giant floor chess set, and Dr. Chess will join select sessions to share tips and coaching. 🏰♟️

✨ Free for museum members
🎟️ Included with regular museum admission for everyone else
📍 CRR Discovery Museum, 705 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria

Bring your best strategy, meet some new friends, and see where your next move takes you! 💛

09/27/2026

☀️🌈 Saturday smiles, big imaginations, and a whole lot of PLAY!

There is something wonderful about watching children discover just how much they can do when given the freedom to explore, experiment, and create!

Our CRR Discovery Museum is buzzing with curiosity today! From colorful creations in our Maker Lab and hands-on sensory exploration to imaginative dinosaur adventures, water play, and little officers taking the wheel of our Santa Maria Police exhibit, every corner is filled with opportunities to learn through play.

And those smiles? They tell the whole story! ❤️

Every creation, every discovery, and every moment of wonder reminds us why play matters. Children are building confidence, strengthening connections, developing new skills, and making memories that will last long after the day is over.

Whether you’re looking for a family adventure or simply a place where your little one can let their imagination run wild, we’d love to spend this beautiful Saturday with you!

📍 CRR Discovery Museum | Santa Maria
🕙 Open Tuesday- Sunday, 10 AM to 3 PM

Come curious. Leave inspired. And don’t forget to PLAY! 🎨🦕💙

📚💗 Big Books. Brighter Futures. Dolly Day is coming to the CRR Discovery Museum! 💗📚Join us as we celebrate Dolly Parton’...
09/22/2026

📚💗 Big Books. Brighter Futures. Dolly Day is coming to the CRR Discovery Museum! 💗📚

Join us as we celebrate Dolly Parton’s incredible commitment to childhood literacy and help more local families discover the magic of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. ✨

Through this wonderful program, eligible children can receive a FREE book every month from birth to age 5, delivered right to their home. Because one small book today can open the door to a much bigger world tomorrow. 💕📖

📅 Friday, September 25, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
📍 CRR Discovery Museum
705 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria

Come celebrate with us, learn more about the program, and get information about enrolling eligible children.

A heartfelt thank you to Northern Santa Barbara County United Way for helping put a book in the hands of every child. 💛

Read. Grow. Dream. Together. 🌈📚

🎃🍂 October at CRR! 🍂👻From cozy pajamas and community connections to career exploration, fall festivals, farmers markets,...
09/22/2026

🎃🍂 October at CRR! 🍂👻

From cozy pajamas and community connections to career exploration, fall festivals, farmers markets, and a little Boo seum magic, October is packed with opportunities to connect with children, families, and our community. 💛

Here’s where you can find us this month:

📅 October 2 | Pajama Night at the CRR Discovery Museum | 6 PM to 9 PM
📅 October 2 | Allan Hancock College Career Exploration Day | 9 AM to 12:30 PM
📅 October 9 | Hispanic Heritage Mixer | Santa Maria Public Airport | 5 PM to 7 PM
📅 October 10 | Cops n Cars | Santa Maria Police Department | 10 AM to 3 PM
📅 October 16 | Community Block Party & Resource Fair | Fillmore School Grounds, Lompoc | 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
📅 October 21 | Old Town Orcutt Farmers Market | 4 PM to 7 PM
📅 October 25 | Día de los Mu***os 2026 | Allan Hancock College Fine Arts Complex | 1 PM to 7 PM
📅 October 30 | Boo Before Dark at the Boo seum! | CRR Discovery Museum | 2 PM to 5 PM 👻🍬

October reminds us that some of the best community building happens simply by showing up, sharing resources, creating joyful experiences, and making space for families to belong.

We cannot wait to see you out in the community this month! 🧡🍁

Address

705 S McClelland Street
Santa Maria, CA
93454

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 3pm
Wednesday 10am - 3pm
Thursday 10am - 3pm
Friday 10am - 3pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm
Sunday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

(805) 928-8414

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