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Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose

Museum, Playground, and Garden

Downtown San Jose, San Jose

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"change of clothes for the water tables!"(5 Tips)
"Awesome exhibits, including the water tables"(3 Tips)
"Bring extra clothes your kids gonna get wet a the water tables"(3 Tips)
"little ones after playing with the water activities"(2 Tips)

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Martin SteinApril 3, 2016
Good for young kids. Thankfully lots of seating opportunities for grown-ups. There is even a guest WiFi. For some reason with a password. guest/spring at the moment.
MichaelSeptember 2, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Great place for kids. Make sure u bring some extra clothes, cause of water events. Food are cheap and reasonable. Big place, story telling. Parking is a problem. Have to pay 5$ all day. A block away
Summer Van TassellAugust 4, 2015
Super fun! Try to eat at home or bring your own food though, as the food court there is always super loud and crowded. Make sure to go to all of the rooms, as they have something fun everywhere!
Hana KimJuly 3, 2013
Start at the 2nd floor - tons of hands on activities. Leave the water station for last so you can change clothes at home.
Ashley RichardsDecember 1, 2012
In addition to a change of clothes, bring galoshes or water shoes, or just another pair of shoes, so kids don't have to wear soaked sneakers home.
Citrus LaneAugust 16, 2011
This beloved children's science center boasts a separate floor for preschoolers! There's even a special playroom so small babies can explore soft toys and carpeted ramps just for them.
Tony AntonakasJanuary 1, 2019
Take time to visit as much as possible. There's an outdoor section to "climb" trees, plus a section to create bubbles, a fire truck, water games, plus more!!
Miguel BarreraNovember 25, 2012
Start Top to Bottom: Arts & Crafts, Interactive Exhibits and Finish in the Waterworks area. Don't forget an extra set of clothes for kids under 5 
WiredAugust 8, 2012
The Museum’s exhibit philosophy is for children to learn through concrete interactions — touching, exploring, manipulating and experimenting. Read more
YoplaitSeptember 6, 2011
Sure to become a favorite, learn and play as a family here – this educational, creative museum helps your kids discover the meaning of community and culture.
Ray PollardFebruary 15, 2015
Bring a change of cloth :-).. be careful lots of places to fall asleep. ..lol
K12 IncAugust 19, 2011
Did you know? The museum’s address on Woz Way is a tribute to Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, who donated $1.8 million to help found the museum. Read more
Dana ParisiJanuary 18, 2018
Everything is great there!
Christopher BuckleyDecember 7, 2014
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JillJanuary 21, 2014
Bring a change of clothes so they can really play in the water area!!
Santhosh GandheAugust 20, 2014
My kid had great fun. Carry extra dress for tour kid, as he may get wet in water games.
Jonathan YaoOctober 13, 2013
Don't forget to go upstairs for the play area or downstairs for the bubbles.
veronica aMarch 9, 2014
Bring an extra pair of dry socks for the little ones after playing with the water activities they may need them.
Marlene HappelJuly 5, 2011
get a membership - it is worth it! and bring extra clothes because of the water play area Read more
Vikky BannerFebruary 21, 2010
Been here 5+ times
The crawl space at the back of the wonderloft is great for non walkers. The wonderloft is interesting for toddlers-preschoolers too.
Sarah RJune 3, 2015
Awesome exhibits, including the water tables
Chris AlstonApril 21, 2014
WATER ZONE! Do it last, or bring a change of clothes. Let the kids play!
Jason QuizDecember 9, 2013
Amazing place for kids to play and explore.
Matt GregoryJuly 5, 2022
4th of July fireworks
Autumn McClendonFebruary 21, 2014
Do the water activities last, even with the aprons they manage to get soaked.
andrea wilsonMarch 1, 2016
Been here 10+ times
Fun stuff for toddlers to do.
Eddah GeneralOctober 14, 2010
Weekdays r usu the best time to go. We have the entire museum to ourselves... And just a couple more families.
RD-Tech.netAugust 28, 2013
Try the Water-Zone - its great for the kids.
Mark HowardJune 4, 2012
They advertise 15% off in the cafe on certain days on their website, then they claim it's for members only.
Michelle Chapman-ThurberMarch 26, 2011
Get there as soon as it opens to avoid the crush later on.
Denton GentryNovember 21, 2009
Been here 25+ times
On the second floor there is a Crawl Space for babies, with interesting textures and things to crawl over. One parent can stay with the younger child while the other parent goes with the older.
Rohan SehgalDecember 24, 2014
Next to a vta stop.
Albert KaoAugust 6, 2013
Curious George and train ride... Looks like we are going to have to get a membership now.
Tawana BurnettJanuary 17, 2011
Drive just past the first parking area and there is a second parking lot that takes Amex visa and mc
Benson LeungJuly 4, 2015
Been here 10+ times
The CDM is open for Independence Day!
Bryan CalabreseJanuary 6, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Sundays members only hour. 11am-12pm. Awesome!
Wally BeeAugust 20, 2011
Bring extra clothes your kids gonna get wet a the water tables
Kevin HayhoeMay 12, 2016
Plenty to do.
Bob HitchingDecember 22, 2010
do the water exhibit last because you will get soaking wet!
Kelly HJuly 1, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Lots of field trips on Friday mornings.
Joe MurrayJanuary 17, 2011
or bring a crisp $10 and get 5 $1 coins in return
James ChungOctober 5, 2010
Take the light rail instead of paying $5 for parking
Kira WamplerMarch 20, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Members get in one hour early in Sundays.
Lynette MilesSeptember 26, 2009
Been here 5+ times
bring your younger kids here and make sure you have a change of clothes for the water tables!
Kira WamplerJanuary 8, 2010
Been here 10+ times
Be sure to bring a crisp $5 bill for parking. Read more
Jay ZaveriFebruary 1, 2010
A great place for kids!
Aysun AkarMarch 2, 2019
Çocuklar için çok eğlenceli, it was funny for kids
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