RULES, REMINDERS, AND POLICIES
Essential rules and requirements:
Firearms and weapons of any kind are prohibited at Modesto Children’s Museum.
Alcohol and illegal substances of any kind are prohibited.
Profanity and all other aggressive, abusive, and offensive behavior is prohibited on site. This policy includes everyone: visitors, staff and volunteers.
Corporal punishment of children in any form is not allowed.
All families and friends visiting the Museum are required to have at least one responsible, legal adult over the age of 18 in attendance.
Modesto Children’s Museum is primarily intended for children aged 0 – 10. Legal adults eighteen years of age or older are not permitted entry into the Museum alone without accompanying a child.
The legal adult guardian is responsible for the general supervision and oversight of their associated children throughout the visit.
Minors under the age of 18 may not visit the museum without being accompanied by a legal adult guardian.
If there is an emergency, follow all prompts and directions provided by MoChiMu Team Members and emergency personnel.
Modesto Children’s Museum encourages developmentally appropriate risk taking. Some elements in the museum have age guidelines or a minimum age to help parents and guardians to assess safety for their child(ren). However, each child is different and adults are responsible to provide direct supervision for the safety and security of the child(ren) in their care. There is inherent risk involved in all elements of play. Modesto Children’s Museum is not responsible for injuries that occur at the Museum. Please stay close to your child(ren), use each play element only as intended, and ask a Team Member for guidance if needed.
Reminders to all visitors:
Your entry to Modesto Children’s Museum constitutes implied consent to be photographed for marketing materials. To opt out, please see the front desk.
Photography and video recordings with small, non-intrusive hand-held devices are permitted in most permanent exhibit galleries for personal use only, unless otherwise noted. The use of equipment deemed intrusive to MoChiMu exhibits or guest experience is not permitted.
Masks are not required for guests when visiting the museum. We ask visitors to be vigilant in practicing good hygiene, to self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19, and to please refrain from visiting if you are ill or experiencing any symptoms.
Diaper changes should be performed in the restrooms only. Changing tables are available in all restrooms.
Tobacco use of any kind (including smokeless tobacco, smoking, vaping, and e-cigarettes) is prohibited in MoChiMu’s building. Tobacco use is permitted only in outside areas.
Strollers are strongly discouraged.
Balloons are not allowed on site for building code and environmental hazard reasons.
Guests are not permitted to enter the building without shoes and appropriate clothing. Clothing with objectionable material, including obscene language or graphics, and clothing that may be otherwise viewed as inappropriate for a family environment are prohibited.
Except for qualified service animals, dogs and other animals of any kind are prohibited inside MoChiMu’s building.
Guests must wear shoes while on site in most areas. Exceptions to this rule are infants and children under age 3 while in the Little Rainbows area.
Toy weapons are not allowed on site.
UNWELCOME BEHAVIOR – GUESTS ARE PROHIBITED FROM:
Engaging in, attempting, or threatening to commit an illegal act.
Any activity endangering the safety of others, including running, pushing, shoving, or similar activity.
Using personal transport devices (skates, wheelies, etc.). Devices necessary for personal mobility (strollers or wheelchairs) may not be used in a reckless, negligent, or unsafe manner.
Possessing weapons of any kind in the MoChiMu building or on MoChiMu’s property.
Any physical, verbal, graphical, or written conduct that is considered unwelcome, disturbing, and/or offensive by any Team Member or guest.
Unauthorized soliciting of any type.
Hindering the use of MoChiMu by others, or the ability of Team Members to perform their duties, including blocking passage or easy access to exhibits, facilities, and equipment.
Using MoChiMu for other than its intended purpose or for other than normal and reasonable functions.
Vandalizing, misusing, or damaging MoChiMu’s exhibits, building, or property.
Trespassing in areas restricted to Team Members.
For questions or concerns about our site policies, please call us at (209) 232-6060 or contact us by email at hello@mochimu.org.