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180 Woz Way
San Jose, CA 95110
Phone: 408-298-5437
Fax: 408-298-6826
Visit Children's Discovery
Museum of San Jose where
you can expect to test, crank, listen, prod and tinker.
One of the largest museums
of its kind in the nation,
CDM's 150 interactive
exhibits lead visitors to
explore, understand and
enjoy the world in
which they live.
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Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose
The striking 52,000 square foot purple building, designed by Mexico City-based architect Ricardo Legorreta, signals the purpose of Children's Discovery Museum to serve the needs of children, families and schools as a center for learning and discovery.
Encompassing the broad themes of community, connections and creativity, exhibits invite self-directed, open-ended explorations, while programs provide facilitated, focused, and sustained interactions.
Since opening in June, 1990, the Museum has welcomed over 3 million visitors and has offered new interactive exhibits each year that respond to children's diverse educational needs. With the addition of the West Wing in 1997, the Museum expanded its size by twenty percent.
Museum Mission
The purpose of Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose is to serve the needs of children, families and schools as a center for learning and discovery. For children, it is first and foremost a place to call their own, offering interactive exhibits and programs in a warm and inviting setting. Its educational mission encompasses the themes of Connections, Community, and Creativity. In its unique environment, children actively make connections among ideas, people and cultures. The Museum's programs also encourage children to define their role in and contribution to both local and global communities. Finally, as a center for creative play and expression, Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose provides opportunities for all of us to discover the world through the eyes of our children.
Hours of Operation
Museum Hours
- Tuesday through Saturday -10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m
- Sunday- noon to 5:00 p.m
- Members' Hour- Sunday 11:00 a.m. to noon
Special Holiday Information
- Museum Open - Monday, January 21st (Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday)
- Museum Open - Monday, February 18th (Presidents' Day)
Admission Price
Individuals and Families
- Adult 18-59 years $8.00
- Child 1-17 years $8.00
- Senior 60+ years $7.00
- Infant under 1 year Free
- Member Free
We accept the following credit cards:
Visa, MasterCard, and Discover. We require valid identification for credit cards, so please remember to bring your driver's license if you wish to pay by credit.
Field Trips and Group Sales
To qualify for a discounted admission rate, school and non-school organizatations must book in advance. Please take a look at our Field Trip information for more details and our required form.
For more information, please call (408) 298-5437 ext. 259 or e-mail at contactus@cdm.org
Amenities
Reasonably-priced food and beverages are offered in the Kids' Cafe, operated by Hope Rehabilitation Services. The surrounding Guadalupe River Park offers ample space for picnics.
The Museum is wheelchair accessible. |
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