F.A.Q.
C’mon is great, affordable, educational fun. Admission is free for C’mon Members and for children under the age of one, $12 per child over one, and $10 for adults. Some activities, workshops, and events are an additional cost.
Open: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday:
9am – 12:30 pm and 1:30 – 5pm (closed from 12:30 – 1:30 pm for cleaning)
Closed: Wednesday and Sunday
There’s something new to do every day at C’mon! The Museum is packed with 38,000 square feet of interactive exhibits. These hands-on exhibits provide plenty of fun and learning. To see what’s going on during the day of your visit, check out our online calendar. Remember, there is plenty for tykes two and under too!
Due to changes in the recommendation for limiting the spread of COVID-19 the following procedures are currently in place at C’mon:
- Admission tickets must be purchased online in advance of entry, at specified date/time periods to limit the capacity of visitors in the museum. See cmon.org/visit/hours-admission for details.
- All visitors will be required to use hand sanitizer prior to entry.
- In accordance with CDC recommendations, all visitors ages 4 and up, and staff will be required to wear a face mask. If you need an accommodation, please email info@cmon.org.
- All visitors should maintain proper social distancing (6 feet) from others.
- C’mon will sanitize the Museum and loose parts between each timed entry period.
- C’mon will provide sanitation wipes and hand sanitizer at various locations within the Museum for visitor use.
- The C’mon café has been closed. Visitors can purchase snacks and drinks within the Museum Store to be consumed on the patio in front of C’mon.
There are many new activities every day. Check out our online calendar to see what we are highlighting today. Plus, don’t forget we have exciting permanent exhibits and a traveling exhibit space, which is constantly changing.
C’mon is for the young and young at heart, but specifically, we target children from birth to age 14 and their families. Each of our exhibits, experiences and programs have been designed to engage a broad range of children’s ages and interests. Our Curious Kids exhibit is limited to children eight years and older with no adults allowed. Our ABC Tot Lot exhibit is limited to children three years and younger with their caretaker allowed.
There is no exact answer to this question. It all depends on your child’s age and interests. First time visitors can spend up to four hours while out-of-town guests make visit several days in a row. We are a one-stop for family fun!
All children must be accompanied by an adult. Any unaccompanied child will be escorted to the Welcome Center to remain there until a parent or caretaker is located. The child will not be allowed to leave the Museum until a parent or guardian picks up the child.
Arrive early to avoid crowds. Mornings are an excellent time for infant/toddler group play and for parents to socialize with other parents within the exhibits. During the school year, a visit after 1:30pm avoids school field trip groups. Our busiest times tend to happen during the weekend.
We ask that visitors do not bring food into the Museum. You may choose from a healthy and varied selection of food items in our Garden Café. We also ask visitors to not eat in the exhibit galleries. There are tables available in the Garden Café and outside in the Johnsonville Backyardville exhibit.
The Garden Café offers a number of dining choices, made with fresh ingredients and preservative-free breads: Ham, turkey and other cold sandwiches Chicken wraps Various salads Build your own ham/turkey lunches
Yes, directly outside Mother Nature’s House, next to the rocking chairs is a place to park your stroller. Visitors may also store items in the locker room beside the elevator. View our Museum Map for more information (link to museum map).
Yes. If you are interested in a tour of C’mon, you may register for a specific date and time to stop by. A Museum staff member will provide a guided tour of the building and answer any questions you may have during designated tour time. Tours are free of cost and for adults only, self-guided tours are not available, only ten spaces per tour available. To see available tour dates, click here.
If you are interested in scheduling a tour highlighting the Museum’s accessibility for children with special needs, please call (239) 514-0084.
C’mon Members receive unlimited free admission to the Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples all year long! Members also receive additional benefits such as discounts in the Museum Store, invitations to exclusive Member-only events, early sign-up for summer camps and discounts on our seasonal camps. And, a family membership pays for itself in just three visits!
The best thing to (especially if you have never visited the Museum) is to check out all the exhibits and programming offered on the day of your visit. If at the end of your visit you have enjoy your time at C’mon and would like to purchase a membership, your paid admission for that same day will be applied to total cost of the membership (with your receipt) if purchased at the front desk.
If you would like to purchase a membership, please visit the Welcome Center before it closes at 4:30pm for the day’s admission to be applied to your membership purchase (with proof of purchase receipt).
Please note: Admission already paid will be applied to the membership balance if purchased on the same day only. Additionally, gift memberships of various levels are available.
Due to social distancing and CDC group limits recommended at this time, Birthday party reservations are not being accepted at this time.
If you would like to learn more about birthday parties, please call the Visitors Service Manager at (239) 260.1704.
There are many ways to support the Museum. C’mon greatly appreciates donations and volunteers. We believe volunteers are vital in supporting us to transform and touch the community. While having direct contact with children and families, our volunteers have an opportunity to express their passion for learning as well as shape the lives of our adults of tomorrow. To find out more about volunteer opportunities, call the Volunteer Coordinator at (239) 260-1718 or visit our volunteer page.
The Museum is supported by income generated by usage fees and generous contributions from Naples’s philanthropic community. Any donation, whether great or small, is always appreciated. To make a donation, please call the Development Department at (239) 260-1708 or visit our donation page .
Group trip reservations are not being accepted at this time. Please check for updates on the status of trips after Summer 2020.
Yes! All hallways, exhibits and restrooms are handicap accessible at C’mon. All exhibits at C’mon have been designed to incorporate a variety of learning styles to provide the most inclusive environment for every visitor. C’mon is wheelchair and ADA accessible.
Service animals are welcome at C’mon. A service animal is trained to work or perform tasks for an individual with a disability. The task(s) performed by the animal must be directly related to the person’s disability. Emotional support, therapy, comfort or companion animals are not service animals and are not permitted inside the Museum.
C’mon offers Exceptional Nights, a once a month event where the museum is open after hours for children on the autism spectrum and or with other sensory integration disorders. Learn more by visiting our Exceptional Nights page.
Refunds or reductions in amount due will be awarded for cancellations or changes based upon when the Museum is notified: More than 30 days in advance: Full refund 15 to 30 days in advance: 50% refund Less than 15 days in advance: No refund
Cancellations received less than 15 days in advance of your program will not receive a refund; however a credit may be extended for a future program within the same year depending on availability. C’mon cannot refund guests that do not arrive on the day of the program.