MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation

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MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation

Santa Barbara, CA

Hands-on science and creativity museum in Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone with interactive exhibits, rooftop play, toddler programming, and timed admission.

Plan This Visit

Best for

Toddlers, Preschoolers, Big kids, Mixed ages

Hours

Monday-Sunday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Birthday parties

Available

At a Glance

Venue type

Kids activity center

Age groups

ToddlersPreschoolersBig kidsMixed ages

Play features

Museum exhibits

Birthday party options

Birthday parties

Accessibility and comfort

Wheelchair accessible

Visit options

Drop-in visitsMembership availableClasses or events

Price range

Mid-range

Toddler-friendly

Yes

Operator type

Museum

Play model

Mixed open play + classes

Supervision model

Caregiver supervised

Max recommended age

Under 13

Structured classes or guided programming

Yes

Hours vary due to private events

Yes

Plan Your Visit

Monday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Sunday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

About the Venue

MOXI is Santa Barbara’s hands-on museum for families, with multiple floors of interactive science and creativity exhibits plus the rooftop Sky Garden. Families can book timed admission, return with memberships, and look for toddler-focused programming, camps, group visits, and birthday-party options.

Accessibility & Comfort

Wheelchair accessible

Gallery

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Quick Summary

Best for

Toddlers, Preschoolers, Big kids, Mixed ages

Hours

Monday-Sunday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Birthday parties

Available

Contact Information

Phone

Email

Address

Santa Barbara, CA

Location

California Central Coast Santa Barbara, CA

Source & Verification

Last updated

April 4, 2026

Source

Ai Region Research 2026 04 02

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