History
The Cayton builds on more than 30 years of experience in values-based learning from its predecessor, the Zimmer Children's Museum. In 2000, after nearly 20 years, visitorship grew from 30,000 visitors in 2011 to nearly 90,000 with increased demand. The Zimmer had simply outgrown its walls and identity, showing us that we had to evolve to meet the needs of the children and families that made up our beloved community. The all-new and reimagined Cayton Children's Museum opened in 2019 in Downtown Santa Monica. Building off of the values and 30-year history of the former Zimmer Children's Museum, the Cayton is designed to nurture core values in young visitors so they grow up to be brave and generous thinkers.
Specialties
The Cayton Children's Museum is a nonprofit organization that activates the power of PLAY to enrich the lives of children and their families, build stronger, more connected communities, and create a better world. Located in Downtown Santa Monica, the Cayton offers 21,000 square feet of discovery-based exhibits and immersive play, designed for children ages 0 to 10 years.