explore. imagine.

experiment

welcome

Welcome to San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum, 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 San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum, 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

Little Explorers Fall Camp

Little Explorers Fall Camp 2024 Are you a creative and curious problem solver? Spend the fall exploring with San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum! Each day of camp includes access to Museum exhibits, [...]

Fun Animal Friday: Foxes

Meet foxes with Judith A Bassett Canid Education and Conservation Center on Friday, November 22, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The event will include a live presentation, meet & greet*, storytime, [...]

Jimbo’s Garden Workshop: Yogurt Parfaits

Enjoy a special garden workshop in the Trudy Bronner Discovery Garden with local, seasonal ingredients from  Jimbo's! Today's recipe: Yogurt Parfaits Pre-registration is not required. FREE with Museum Admission.

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Visit SDCDM

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

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.

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

Oh my goss, there’s so much to discover! 🌎✨ Come see what incredible adventures await at the Museum!
Calling all astronauts! 🚀 We are two weeks out from our Space Night event! Put your astronaut skills to the test on Saturday, November 16 from 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. with over 15 hands-on activity booths, GoGo Food Truck, and a special space presentation with Science Guys of San Diego. 🌙  Purchase your tickets at the link in our bio!
Happy Native American Heritage Month! @mollyofdenali is proud to be the first nationally distributed children’s program to feature Native American and Alaska Native lead characters. Molly joined us yesterday for our last KPBS Kids event of the year. Check out highlights from the day!
Happy Dia de los Muertos! November 1 & 2 is a time to honor and commemorate the lives of passed loved ones and welcome their spirits’ return. Celebrate with your kiddos by creating a paper plate sugar skull craft! 💀
Just a little spooky, a whole lot of fun! 🎃👻 Check out our staff and families bringing their Halloween A-game! Which costume is your favorite?
Nothing scarier than toys spilled all over the room right after you’ve cleaned them up! 😂🎃 What’s your haunted house? Comment down below! 👇
The kiddos weally love Water Ways! 😂💧
We had a tortoise-ly awesome time during this morning’s Fun Animal Friday! Thank you to everyone who came out to our Fun Animal Friday event with @ecovivarium. Check out highlights from today’s event 🐢 Mark your calendars for next month, November 22, when we meet foxes with Judith A Bassett Canid Education & Conservation Center. See you there!
Not sure what to do with your pumpkins after Halloween? Donate them to animals in need! We are partnering with @Temeculamama for the 4th annual pumpkin drive. Drop off your whole, uncarved, and unpainted pumpkins at our Welcome Garden on November 1 from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Conjure up a bubbling witches brew in today’s STREAM Blog! 🧙 All you need is baking soda and vinegar for this spooky experiment. ✨