Kids Discovery Station Programs
Kids Discovery Station, 350 W Yosemite Ave, Merced, CA 95348
About
Kids Discovery Station Programs include daily toddler programs, story time and puppet theatre, and a range of hands-on activities such as Rhythm and Play - Toddler Tuesday, Little Lab Explorers, and Paint, Create, and Play. Children can join seasonal options like Spring Break Camp, KiDS Summer Camp June Sessions with themes in Coding, Physics, and Film Making, and the Young Artists Academy, which includes clay doll making and mixed-media 3D art projects. The programs also include sensory play mornings, Coding with LEGOS, the Science & Engineering Academy, STEAMStage! Botany and Music, and access to indoor and outdoor exhibits, field trips, birthday parties, and special events.
• Ages: 0–12 years old
• Schedule: Daily toddler programs run Tuesday through Sunday; camps and classes include full-day Summer Camp and Spring Break Camp from 8:30am to 3:30pm, weekly June camp sessions, and 30- to 90-minute weekday programs.
• Price: General admission is $7 per person for adults and children above 12 months, with children under 12 months free; annual family memberships range from $75 to $150.
Kids Discovery Station is a nonprofit organization and is described as Merced’s first-ever children’s museum and the only educational venue of its kind in the area. The mission states that it offers a unique environment where children can experience fun and stimulating activities that encourage imagination, creativity, and learning through the power of play, and describes it as a place that is nearby, safe, and positive for all. The organization holds an Annual Fundraiser & Gala that in 2026 is celebrating 5 Years of Wonder and serves SDC preschool students and students from the Merced City School District.
The museum has a device-distraction free zone, a nut-free policy, and asks guests to consume all food and beverages outside the museum, with bottled water allowed. It offers Military Family and EBT discounts, in-and-out privileges for day-of visits, and the ability to convert a day pass to an annual membership, and family memberships include unlimited visits for one year and a 15% birthday party and program discount. Little Explorers Planet is offered to children 5 and under and includes a nursing and changing room space.
One testimonial from a teacher reports that SDC preschool students enjoyed the activities and interactions with program helpers and that students found activities they enjoyed, with staff providing freedom, encouragement, and assistance as needed. Another teacher notes that students enjoyed exploring the exhibits, using their imagination, being creative, problem-solving, pretend play, and acting as doctors, chefs, artists, builders, and grocery shoppers, and also mentions that staff were friendly. A parent describes Kids Discovery Station as exactly what Merced needed and calls it a gem for parents seeking creative and educational play opportunities for their children.
Last updated April 3, 2026.
• Ages: 0–12 years old
• Schedule: Daily toddler programs run Tuesday through Sunday; camps and classes include full-day Summer Camp and Spring Break Camp from 8:30am to 3:30pm, weekly June camp sessions, and 30- to 90-minute weekday programs.
• Price: General admission is $7 per person for adults and children above 12 months, with children under 12 months free; annual family memberships range from $75 to $150.
Kids Discovery Station is a nonprofit organization and is described as Merced’s first-ever children’s museum and the only educational venue of its kind in the area. The mission states that it offers a unique environment where children can experience fun and stimulating activities that encourage imagination, creativity, and learning through the power of play, and describes it as a place that is nearby, safe, and positive for all. The organization holds an Annual Fundraiser & Gala that in 2026 is celebrating 5 Years of Wonder and serves SDC preschool students and students from the Merced City School District.
The museum has a device-distraction free zone, a nut-free policy, and asks guests to consume all food and beverages outside the museum, with bottled water allowed. It offers Military Family and EBT discounts, in-and-out privileges for day-of visits, and the ability to convert a day pass to an annual membership, and family memberships include unlimited visits for one year and a 15% birthday party and program discount. Little Explorers Planet is offered to children 5 and under and includes a nursing and changing room space.
One testimonial from a teacher reports that SDC preschool students enjoyed the activities and interactions with program helpers and that students found activities they enjoyed, with staff providing freedom, encouragement, and assistance as needed. Another teacher notes that students enjoyed exploring the exhibits, using their imagination, being creative, problem-solving, pretend play, and acting as doctors, chefs, artists, builders, and grocery shoppers, and also mentions that staff were friendly. A parent describes Kids Discovery Station as exactly what Merced needed and calls it a gem for parents seeking creative and educational play opportunities for their children.
Last updated April 3, 2026.
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