Where curiosity sparks joy and learning comes alive for kids of all ages!
A hands-on area featuring floating balls, water flow experiments, and splash play that captivates children with sensory fun and learning.
Educational exhibits where kids can engage with fossils and scientific concepts through touch and interactive displays.
A dedicated space for younger children with activities like light carousels and ball mazes to stimulate curiosity and motor skills.
An imaginative area with fake foods and veggies where children can role-play and develop social skills in a simulated market environment.
Special packages for celebrating birthdays with guided activities, access to exhibits, and a festive atmosphere for memorable family events.
The Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose is a vibrant, interactive destination designed to inspire young minds through hands-on exploration and play. Located at 180 Woz Way, this museum offers two stories of engaging exhibits, including a popular water and ball area, fossil rooms, and imaginative play zones. Perfect for families with children, it provides a safe, educational environment where kids can touch, build, and discover under adult supervision. With a 4.6/5 rating from thousands of reviews, it's a beloved spot in San Jose for memorable family outings and birthday celebrations.
Staff-led programs and tips to enhance learning, offering insights into exhibits and age-appropriate attractions for optimal exploration.
If you’ve got little ones, this place is gold. There’s so much for them to touch, build, pretend, and run around in. Just be ready for a lot of excited and sometimes loud kids if you go on a weekend.
I took my daughter and grandson on an exciting trip from Antioch to the museum, and it turned out to be a wonderful experience for all of us. As soon as we arrived, the vibrant atmosphere of the museum captivated us, but it was the water exhibit that truly stole the show. My grandson was absolutely thrilled by the interactive balls floating in the water, and I could see his eyes light up with joy as he splashed around, completely immersed in play. He eagerly tried out all the different activities, giggling as he experimented with the water flow and watched the colorful balls swirl around. The staff members at the museum were incredibly friendly and welcoming, enhancing our visit with their cheerful demeanor and willingness to help. They offered great insights into the exhibits and provided us with tips on the best attractions to explore, which made our experience even more enjoyable. Their warmth created a positive and inviting atmosphere, making us feel right at home in the bustling environment. Overall, it was a memorable day filled with laughter, learning, and quality time together as a family.
Well we decided to go here for my daughters 1st birthday. Her mother(myself), her father, my father and his girlfriend. I remember visiting this place as a kid and remembering it being so big and the biggest rubber ducky I have ever seen on the roof. Parking is HORRIBLE!!!! We didn’t really know what to expect?!?! We started in the fossil type room, my father and boyfriend seem engage but the ladies weren’t impressed and same for the world market which has all the fake foods and veggies to pretend. Then was the star of the show where all of us lit up and had so much fun. My baby girl loves water and balls and this combines them in the most enjoyable way for a 1 year old! We couldn’t choose a favorite from the rain room, balls torpedoing down the center of a huge cylinder, balls being shot in the air, ball and water launch shooter, ball water balance moving section and so much more. It is was water fun times ten. All the ladies found ourselves having so much fun. My daughter lost it when we went to the wonder cabinet because we had to pry the ball out of her miniature hand. I asked the helper where a one year old should spend their birthday in this place and she said wonder cabinet and we all went. My daughter liked a few things here like the room at the top with a carousel of flashing lights. A cylindrical areas with balls at the bottom to be placed up to and watch the ball circle around until it falls in the hole. As soon as I pryed out her beautiful little hand she lost it once again. As we were exiting my daughter got her last dose of fun photo time at the fire truck and fruit truck and ended her time with the air shooting a call in the air over and over. My daughter loved this museum so much when I pried them out again she lost it for the last time but she enjoyed her sleep. Happy birthday to my wonderful 1 year old!!!!! 5 stars ALL around!!!!!
Children’s Discovery Museum, San Jose – Visitor Impression (April 2025) Visited the museum surroundings without purchasing a ticket. The exterior looks vibrant and family-friendly. Conveniently located adjacent to the Blue Line station, making it easily accessible. While I didn't explore the exhibits inside, the atmosphere and location left a good impression.
A museum dedicated to children, especially for younger kids, but children of all ages are welcome. There are 2 stories in the museum, excluding an area where it seems to be half of basement. There are a lot of fun and interactive activities for kids to learn and explore, but should be done under the supervision of adults.
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