explore. imagine.

experiment

welcome

Welcome to Children’s Museum of Discovery, a world of hands-on learning experiences that invite curiosity and spark a love of learning.

Small boy blowing on dandelion with sun graphic behind him
Small boy blowing on dandelion with sun graphic behind him

explore. imagine.

experiment

welcome

Welcome to Children’s Museum of Discovery, a world of hands-on learning experiences that invite curiosity and spark a love of learning.

Small boy blowing on dandelion with sun graphic behind him

upcoming events

& programs

Fun Animal Friday: Mice, Hamsters, and Guinea Pigs

Meet mice, hamsters, and guinea pigs with Wee Companions on Friday, August 29, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The event will include a live presentation, meet & greet*, bilingual storytime and [...]

Jimbo’s Garden Workshop: Ginger Lemonade

Enjoy a special garden workshop in the Trudy Bronner Discovery Garden with local, seasonal ingredients from  Jimbo's! Today's recipe: Enjoy a refreshing ginger lemonade topped with edible tart cherry foam made with [...]

Summer Camp

Are you a creative and curious problem solver? Spend the summer exploring with San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum! Each day of camp includes access to Museum exhibits, hands-on exploration with trained education [...]

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Visit CMoD

A joyful place for families to learn, play, & explore together.

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Memberships

Become an annual member & enjoy unlimited discovery.

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SCHOOL VISITS

Register for grade-specific workshops & field trips.

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Play at home

Create, experiment, & learn at home!

featured

exhibits

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STORY
TIME

inventing

Interactive challenges inspired by some of your favorite children’s storybook characters!

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Turtle

THE

greenhouse

Meet our newest animal ambassador, Sebastian the tortoise!

Turtle

THE

greenhouse

Meet our newest animal ambassador, Sebastian the tortoise!

BASE

camp

Learn about ecologies of the past while uncovering dinosaur fossils!

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mission

& promise

Children’s Museum of Discovery is a nonprofit organization with a mission to spark a love of learning so all children can discover their wildest dreams. The generous support of our community allows us to bring accessible, hands-on early STREAM education opportunities to families across San Diego County. As we continue to reach more families, your support is vital to inspiring the next generation of creative and imaginative thinkers.

girl with hands in the air in clouds graphic

mission

& promise

San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum is a nonprofit organization with a mission to spark a love of learning so all children can discover their wildest dreams. The generous support of our community allows us to bring accessible, hands-on early STREAM education opportunities to families across San Diego County. As we continue to reach more families, your support is vital to inspiring the next generation of creative and imaginative thinkers.

connect
with us

connect
with us

Bursting with flavor and fizz! 🍋🍒 The ginger lemonade with cherry foam made learning about bubbles extra sweet. Thank you to everyone who came out to our August Jimbo's Garden Workshop. Join us next month, September 12, and discover how food makes you feel through a taste test with Jimbo’s!
Join the Children’s Museum of Discovery for a morning of connection and collaboration as we explore how hands-on experiences and developmentally appropriate practices can be used to promote emotional well-being, self-regulation, and focus in early learners at The Play Exchange. Through tangible tools and strategies, educators will be inspired with ways to incorporate mindfulness into their classrooms and caregiving environments. 🗓️ October 20 | 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 📍Children's Museum of Discovery 🎟️ Registration: $14 Purchase tickets at the link in our bio The Play Exchange is generously supported by @SchoolsFirstFCU
Last Saturday, our families enjoyed Stories of Us: Buwan ng Wika! Our “Language Month” celebration promoted the Philippines’ national language while kiddos learned about the significance of this Filipino holiday. 🇵🇭✨ Thank you to @littleyellowjeepney for the bilingual storytime in Tagalog, @samahandance for the traditional Filipino dance performance, @pakaraguian_kulintang_ensemble for the musical performance, @starbread_sandiego for the delicious señorita bread, and @escondidolibrary for the goodie bags.
It’s going to be a wee bit wild and fun! 🐹 Mice, hamsters, and guinea pigs are taking over Fun Animal Friday on August 29. Don’t miss this cuddly crew from Wee Companions! 🐭
Nothing beats the summer heat like making a splash at our Water Ways exhibit! 💧☀️
🎉 We’re officially voted 2025 Best Children's Party Venue in @sandiegomag's Best Of Reader's Picks! 🥳 Thank you to everyone who voted and celebrated with us. From wild explorers to future scientists, your special days make our days magical. ✨ Ready to throw an unforgettable birthday bash? 🎈Book your party with us at the link in our bio and let the fun begin! 🎂
Explore, create, and experiment with us during our final week of camp! On August 11 - 15. campers will tinker with simple machines to see how they work and make the world go round! We have limited spaces available. Save your campers spot today at the link in our bio🔗
We had a tortoise-ly awesome time at today’s Fun Animal Friday! 🐢 Big thanks to the @sdturtlesociety for introducing us to their incredible tortoise friends. Check out some highlights from the fun and join us on August 29 to meet mice, hamsters, and guinea pigs with Wee Companions🐭
Playgrounds are great but have you tried a museum designed just for kids? ✨
We’re getting crafty with yarn to make our very own ice cream cones! We can scoop and swirl our colorful yarn to build a cone that looks almost good enough to eat. Yum! 🍦