At the Santa Fe Children’s Museum, your child’s safety and well-being are always our top priority. We know that little learners explore with their hands, eyes, and curiosity—and we embrace that! That’s why we work diligently to maintain a clean, healthy, and an environment as germ-free as possible, ensuring every visit is both safe and joyful!
Our Cleaning Practices:
Exhibit Items & Props
All toys and props are carefully removed from the floor and disinfected daily and weekly. Durable items go through the dishwasher to ensure they’re as clean as possible.
Stuffed Animals, Cushion Covers, Scarves, and Fabric Toys
These items get a thorough wash in our industrial machines to keep them fresh and clean for all the tiny hands that love to cuddle them.
Facility Cleaning
Our Building Services team deep cleans the museum and all restrooms, Wednesday through Sunday, so you can feel confident that your family is visiting a well-maintained space.
Deep Cleaning
Once a year, a specialized crew dusts and cleans our ceilings, corners, and HVAC systems, removing dust and allergens to improve indoor air quality.
Ventilation
We use Envirco IsoClean® CM HEPA filtration and 120VISO mobile air purifiers with hospital-grade MERV 9 filters to ensure clean, healthy air. These systems, commonly used in hospitals and clinics, help remove dust, germs, and other particles, keeping the museum safe for your family.
Hand Hygiene
Multiple hand sanitizer stations are available throughout the museum and handwashing is encouraged to all guests.
Cleaning Products
The museum uses disinfectants that meet or are recommended by the CDC for spaces with children.
Staff
Museum staff are required to consistently wash their hands while on duty, and before and after their breaks. If any member of our team isn’t feeling well, we require them to stay at home until they recover.
~Updated 11/24/2025
