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

KPBS Kids Event: Molly of Denali

Get ready to sled into fun with Molly of Denali! Practice social skills and learn about different cultures through craft activities and storytime. Join us Friday, November 7 from 10:00 a.m. – [...]

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.

Space Night

Blast off into the universe and introduce little ones to astronomy, astronauts, and aerospace! Join us for an after-hours event and watch the Museum transform to host hands-on activity booths featuring science, [...]

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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

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. ✨
Let Kids Free October inspire you to give the gift of exploration and pay it forward to another family in need! Your donation of $5 helps ensure that more kiddos can experience the Museum, regardless of financial barriers. directly through our Access for All program. Plus, you are entered into an opportunity drawing for a chance to win a year's membership to Soapy Joe's Car Wash! Donate the next time you visit the Museum or online at the link in our bio🔗
Discover the magical world of nature in our Budding Explorers session of Growing Together! 🧭🌲 Saturdays, October 26 - November 23, caregivers and children will examine plants and animals and the worlds of famous explorers through each themed week of class. Learn more and register at the link in our bio🔗
Create a boo-tiful beaded pumpkin this fall! 🎃
We are one month away from our annual Space Night event🚀 Explore the Museum after hours and find your passion for science, technology, reading, engineering, art, and math through exciting space themed activities! 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, @thegogotruck, and a special space presentation with @ScienceGuysofSanDiego 🌙 Purchase your tickets at the link in our bio! This event is generously supported by @Hologic
This morning, families experienced the richness of San Diego’s diversity through our Stories of Us event with @ataaxum_pomkwaan Families enjoyed an oral storytelling and played the Muxat Counting Game while learning about the stories of San Diego’s  Indigenous community. Check out highlights from today’s event! Special thanks to our sponsors @NissanUSA for supporting our Stories of Us
We really dig this Jimbo’s snack! Check out today’s Jimbo’s Garden Workshop where families created Edible “Soil” Cups🪱
Get ready to sled into fun with Molly of Denali! ❄️ Explore the world with crafts and a special storytime, plus meet Molly during a costume character meet & greet on November 1 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.