San Jose airport plans sensory room for neurodivergent children
A trip through the airport can be a lot to handle. But the stress and anxiety from crowded queues and unfamiliar sights and sounds can be even more pronounced for children with autism or other sensory sensitivities. Learn more
Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose celebrates 35th birthday
The Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose is celebrating its 35th birthday. The celebration includes the special reveal of the name of Discovery Duck, the inflatable duck on the museum’s rooftop. Learn more
Longtime director leaving Children’s Discovery Museum in San Jose
Executive Director Marilee Jennings tells us what she’s learned in her 39 years at Children’s Discovery Museum. Learn more
The Museum Expands Its Outdoor Education Space
Preschoolers from Educare helped the museum dedicate its new outdoor learning environment at the intersection of math, science and nature. Learn more
Exploration Portal is Dedicated by Educare Preschoolers
VietV joined us to cover the exciting dedication of Exploration Portal with our friends from Educare. Learn more
Children’s Discovery Museum engages families for Juneteenth celebration
Visitors celebrated African culture by learning how to drum, making their own drum, and watching animated short films at the Museum’s fourth annual Juneteenth, in partnership with Silicon Valley African Film Festival. Learn more
Juneteenth celebration at the Children’s Discovery Museum in San Jose
Visitors tried their hand at drumming with master drummer Pope Flyne and then made their own drums to take home at the Juneteenth Community Celebration. Six animated shorts were in the theatre for visitors to enjoy. All activities were provided by Silicon Valley African Film Festival, the museum’s community partner for Juneteenth. Learn more
Twinkl’s Top Picks of Museums in California
Children’s Discovery Museum picked as Twinkl’s Top Picks in California Learn more
BioSITE Program Celebrates 30 Years of Teaching Kids Science in Outdoor Classroom
The museum’s BioSITE program celebrates 30 years of teaching students about the environment and preparing them to help mitigate climate change. Learn more
BioSITE Program Has Helped Develop 26,000 Young Environmental Stewards
Students get connected to their local environment, learn scientific methods, and develop leadership and mentoring skills in this award-winning program. Learn more
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