About Us
Mission Statement

The mission of the Discovery Museum is to foster family and youth inspired learning by creating experiences to explore ourselves, our valley, our world, and beyond. The museum’s exhibit and program-based ‘please touch’ atmosphere engenders the best in self-discovery as children and adults wonder together, getting into the spirit of learning.

About the Museum

The Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving schools, families, and youth groups. We offer group discounts and our staff work hard to make sure your child or children have the best and most fun experience they can! We have over twenty play and education areas that will excite one and all. Our Museum succeeds with your support and your tax-deductible gift or bequest is important to our continued success and growth. Please call 805-928-8414 for further information about financial support opportunities.

About the Staff

Executive Director: Cindy Ransick
Development Director: Christine Gerber
Museum in Motion: Jim Morrow


Board of Directors

President: Richard Martini
Vice President: Jim Buttery
Secretary: Joe Martin
Treasurer: Claudia Freitas

Mark Brown, Robin Davis,
Angela Gudmunds, John Karamitsos, Sharon Martinez
Meg Mersereau-Andrews, Paul Wilkins