Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose

11/09/2024

First, we'd like to thank every veteran in our community who has served to protect us. 🎖️🫡
Second, we'd like to remind you all that we're OPEN on Veteran's Day! 💜

Add us to your Veteran's Day plans for some family fun! Whether it's been a while since your last visit or you're new to our museum, you'll find so much to enjoy! From our newest outdoor exhibit, Exploration Portal 🌻, to our latest featured exhibit, Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice 🦖.

Learn more and buy your tickets at cdm.org

Fun and Learning for Bay Area Kids and Families

11/07/2024

Join us for Abilities for All 💜
Date: Saturday, November 9th, 2024
Time: 5 - 8 pm
Tickets: $10 per person
Buy your tickets here: https://bit.ly/4emtT6R

Explore our newest attractions at your own pace, including the new Exploration Portal outdoor play space and the Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice™ prehistoric exhibit. In addition, 30 organizations will participate in a resource fair, offering valuable information on services for families and individuals with developmental disabilities.

 Explore the entire Museum including our outdoor play space Exploration Portal and Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice prehistoric exhibitAdditionally, 30 organizations will participate in a resource fair, offering valuable informationon services for families and individuals with developmental disabi...

10/30/2024

Celebrate Día de los Mu***os with us! 🌺💀🌹
Date: Saturday, November 2nd, 2024
Time: 11am - 3pm
Buy your tickets here: https://bit.ly/3AdCivt

Join us for this joyful program where we honor the lives of departed ancestors and loved ones. We'll have our Calaveras and Puppet comparsa, sand painting activity, traditional altar, Culture Bags provided by the San Jose Multicultural Artists Guild, and so much more!

10/29/2024

Check out this year's wonderful Children's Culture Bag generously provided by the San Jose Multicultural Artists Guild!

Limited quantities will be available during our Día de los Mu***os Festival on Saturday, November 2nd! We will be handing them out just after each procession happening at 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.

Celebrate with us for a chance to get this wonderful bag! https://bit.ly/3AdCivt

10/27/2024

Looking for a sensory-friendly Halloween event? Join us from 4:30-7:30pm 👻

Play Your Way is an event designed for children with autism, ages 2-15, and their families. Enjoy fewer visitors, less noise, and other accommodations for a sensory-safe environment this Halloween 🎃

Trick-or-treat at the Purple Museum by buying your tickets for this Thursday evening! 💜

It’s going to be a frighteningly fangtastic time with sensory activities and Halloween fun. We encourage all families to come dressed in their favorite costumes!

10/25/2024

Come see the amazing altar we'll have for Día de los Mu***os 🌺💀🌹

This year, we'll be celebrating Saturday, November 2, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

To learn more about the parade, interactive and hands-on activities, and the special limited Children's Culture Bags, go to https://www.cdm.org/celebrate/dia-de-los-muertos/

10/24/2024

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate Diwali with us! From crafting diya lamps and designing rangoli to learning traditional dance moves and admiring festive fashion, we enjoyed making memories together!💜

We hope your remaining Festival of Lights celebrations are bright, fun, and safe 🙏 🪔 🎇

10/23/2024

Yay, a STEM workshop! But what's a thaumatrope? ⬇️

A thaumatrope is an optical illusion toy that combines two images with movement.

Interested in creating some illusion magic 🪄? Join us Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 9:30 to 11:30am.

Buy your tickets here: https://bit.ly/3Az4kkN

10/22/2024

With the weather finally cooling down, it's the perfect time to check out our newest outdoor exhibit, Exploration Portal!

The new outdoor space, next to Bill's Backyard, is where kids can jump, climb, drum, and spin through a variety of interactive, nature-inspired exhibits that will keep them engaged all day long.

Come explore and experience the adventure! Buy your tickets today: https://bit.ly/3Az4kkN

10/17/2024

Thank you to everyone who celebrated with us! We loved expressing our shared Latino culture and heritage with the San José community 💜

10/16/2024

Celebrate Diwali, Festival of Lights, with us this Saturday!

Performances and dance instructions start at 11am and 2pm.

To learn more and get your tickets today, go to https://bit.ly/3TqUrMD

This program was made possible with support from , Office of Cultural Affairs, and .

10/16/2024

Have you been to our new 🦖 exhibit yet? 👀

Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice is our latest traveling exhibit, filled with prehistoric wonders and discovery! Stop by before January 5, 2025.

Learn more at https://www.cdm.org/visit/exhibits/dinosaurs-land-of-fire-and-ice/

10/14/2024

Create a Diya Lamp with us on October 19th! 🪔

Join us for Diwali, Festival of Lights! Activities will be between 11am to 3pm.

Learn more and buy your tickets today: https://bit.ly/3TqUrMD

This program was made possible with support from the City of San José Office of Cultural Affairs, and First Tech Fed!

10/12/2024

The holidays are right around the corner! Check out our upcoming holiday celebrations for the remainder of 2024.

Secure your tickets to any of our celebrations today! https://bit.ly/3Az4kkN

10/10/2024

Join us for our final weekend of !

Papel Picado Art Activity: On Saturday, get ready to create beautiful art! Join us for a colorful and fun-filled session from 11:00am - 1:00pm, where kids can learn the traditional craft of papel picado and create their own intricate designs to take home.

Latin Ballroom Dancing: Also Saturday, Join us for a Studio M Dance Latin Ballroom exhibition and lesson at 12:00pm! Experience the joy of dance as our talented instructors showcase incredible moves and teach you some steps to take home. All experience levels welcomed!

Make A Maraca: Shake it up with our "Make a Maraca" activity! Join us Sunday from 11:00am - 1:00pm for a fun and interactive crafting session where kids can create their maracas! Decorate them with vibrant colors and patterns, then make some noise!

Grupo Florklorico Los Laureles Juvenil: Celebrate the vibrant culture of Mexico! Join us on Sunday for an exciting performance at 12:00pm that showcases traditional folklorico dance, highlighting the rich history and artistry of this beloved cultural expression. It's a fantastic opportunity for kids and families to experience the beauty of dance while learning about Mexican heritage.

Buy your tickets today: https://bit.ly/3Az4kkN

10/09/2024

As we wrap up , we're spotlighting Latino Luminaries! (Part 2)

Check out the individuals from our community who have made significant strides in their fields and for our collective future. Read more about each Latino Lumunary in the captions.

10/07/2024

Unleash your creativity by making your paper bag piñatas this Thursday, October 10th from 11:00am - 1:00pm! 🪅

Join us for a fun, hands-on crafting session where kids can design and decorate their piñatas, ready to be filled with surprises. It's a perfect way to explore art and culture while having a blast!

Bring your imagination, and let's craft together!

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11/13/2023

Who else is in disbelief the year is almost over?

Don't worry, we have more fun events for your family to enjoy this holiday season!

Here's what we have going on:

🍁 New Ballet – The Nutcracker Preview, November 19, 2023
❄️ Menorahs and Miracles – A Hanukkah Celebration, December 3, 2023
❄️ Noon Year’s Eve — December 31, 2023

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