Food and Drink
NO OUTSIDE FOOD IS ALLOWED IN THE MUSEUM. For your convenience, McDonald’s is available for purchase in the Clubhouse Café from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday - Saturday. Snacks can be purchased in EdCetera, the EdVenture gift store. Food consumption is restricted to the Clubhouse Café and the gift store. There are a variety of parks for picnics and kid-friendly restaurants in the nearby Vista area. For a listing of family-friendly establishments, inquire at the Welcome Center.
Tickets
Children and Adults: $9.50
Seniors (62+): $8.50
Military (with ID): $8.50
Members: Free
Children under one: Free
EdVenture accepts VISA, MasterCard, cash and checks. We also accept reciprocal memberships from other ACM museums with an ACM sticker. We apologize for the inconvenience, but we no longer have an ATM in our building.
Adult Supervision
Adult supervision is required for children under the age of 16.
Leaving and Returning
Visitors may leave and return using their ticket stubs/stickers on the same day of purchase.
Lost and Found
If you have lost or found a personal item, please stop by our Welcome Center.
Coats -n- Stuff
Feel free to leave your jackets in our Coats-n-Stuff room on the First Floor. While this room is safe, EdVenture is not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged items.
Parking
FREE parking is available in the lot adjacent to the museum as well as in the nearby parking garage. Handicapped parking is available directly in front of the entrance of the main entrance.
Special Services
EdVenture strives to be accessible to all kinds of visitors. That is why most of our exhibits meet and/or exceed federal and ADA requirements for accessibility. Call 803 779 3100 ext. 1171 for further details.
Stroller Parking
Stroller parking is available on the porch of My Backyard gallery on the Second Floor.
Nursing
A semi-private space is available in the My Backyard gallery on the second floor.
Independent Exploration Guide
Available to visitors interested in exploring our 350+ exhibits, this guide is full of activities that engage children while teaching the principles behind our exhibits. Check one out at our Welcome Center.
Smoking and Gum Chewing
EdVenture is a smoke-free, gum-free facility.