MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation
Funk Zone, Santa Barbara, CA
Hands-on Santa Barbara children's museum in the Funk Zone with interactive exhibits, rooftop play, toddler mornings, and timed admission.
Photo 1 of 3. Young children exploring the Crawlers' Corner toddler area at MOXI in Santa Barbara.
Editorial notes
What stands out
A top-tier family museum stop if you want hands-on exhibits, thoughtful design, and a visit that can flex for toddlers through grade-school kids.
Good fit
- Families who want a museum-style indoor outing
- Toddlers and preschoolers visiting during quieter special programming
- Visitors who like interactive science and maker-style exhibits
- Tourist families exploring the Funk Zone
Consider another option if
- Families seeking purely gross-motor indoor playground play
- Parents who want a quick, cheap drop-in
- Kids who only want trampoline-style active attractions
Know Before You Go
- Details
- General public hours: daily 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Details
- Toddler Tuesday runs 9:00 AM-12:00 PM on Tuesdays
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- Saturday member admission starts at 9:00 AM
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- Located in Santa Barbara's Funk Zone near other family-friendly stops
- Supervision model
- Caregiver supervised
- Hours vary due to private events
- Yes
What to Expect
For kids
- Toddlers
- Preschoolers
- Big kids
- Mixed ages
- Museum exhibits
- Drop-in visits
For caregivers
- Caregiver supervised
- Visit type
- Timed museum admission
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MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation, is a polished hands-on museum in Santa Barbara's Funk Zone that works especially well for families who want an indoor outing with more creativity and curiosity than a standard playground. Multi-floor exhibits invite kids to build, test, race, tinker, and explore, while the rooftop Sky Garden adds extra movement and open-air play. Timed tickets, membership options, toddler programming, camps, and birthday offerings make it a versatile pick for both tourists and local regulars.
Hours & Admission
Posted hours
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| Monday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
Based on posted weekly hours. Holidays, private events, seasonal schedules, and special closures may differ.
Accessibility
Details
All-gender restroom and changing tables are available on the first floor
Details
Sensory backpacks are available for checkout
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The Quiet Cave provides a calmer retreat area
Accessibility and comfort
Wheelchair accessible
Location
125 State St
Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
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Sources & Updates
Source-checked Apr 9, 2026 against 4 public sources
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- Last check on record
- Apr 9, 2026
- Sources reviewed
- 4 public sources
Public sources
- MOXI official websitemoxi.org
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- MOXI visit pagemoxi.org
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- MOXI accessibility pagemoxi.org
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- MOXI birthday partiesmoxi.org
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