school & group
museum visits
Explore, imagine and experiment with your school or a group at San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum!
school & group
museum visits
Explore, imagine and experiment with your school or a group at San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum!
school & group
museum visits
Explore, imagine and experiment with your school or a group at the San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum!
What Kind of Visit
are you planning?
What Kind of Visit
are you planning?
field trip 
workshops
workshops
Engage your class in guided, hands-on workshops at San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum for students in preschool to Grade 2. All of the Museum’s lessons are thoughtfully crafted by professional Educators and adhere to Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), California Preschool Learning Foundations, and Common Core State Standards.
HOURS
Workshops can be booked Tuesday – Friday.
Groups can arrive as early as 9:00 a.m. and must depart by 4:30 p.m.
SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS
workshop
themes
Workshops are designed for children in Pre-K to 2nd Grade and are aligned to learning objectives with specific Next Generation Science Standards and Common Core State Standards per grade level.
| Grade | Workshops Themes* |
|---|---|
| All Grade Levels (30 -45 minutes) |
Life Science: Insect Engineering Uncover the difference between bugs and insects! Students will be able to engineer their own insects in this hands-on workshop. Engineering: Recycling Robots Design and code solutions to recycling challenges in this STREAM workshop focused on problem-solving and innovation. Life Science: Creature Features Dive into animal superpowers! Students will investigate unique habitats and adaptations through hands-on exploration and creativity. |
| 1st Grade (45 minutes) |
Physical Science: Luminous Lightwaves Explore the science of light! Students will investigate light waves, create a colorful kaleidoscope, and identify translucent, transparent, and opaque materials. |
| 2nd Grade (45 minutes) |
Earth Science: Water Engineering What prevents flooding? Students will experiment with materials and designs to engineer sturdy dams and levees. |
*Looking for 3rd – 5th grade school workshops? We recommend registering your class for our Mobile Exhibits experience.
| Grade | Workshop Themes* |
|---|---|
| All Grade Levels (30 -45 mins) |
Life Science: Insect Engineering Uncover the difference between bugs and insects! Students will be able to engineer their own insects in this hands-on workshop. Engineering: Recycling Robots Design and code solutions to recycling challenges in this STREAM workshop focused on problem-solving and innovation. Life Science: Creature Features Dive into animal superpowers! Students will investigate unique habitats and adaptations through hands-on exploration and creativity. |
| 1st Grade (45 mins) |
Physical Science: Luminous Lightwaves Explore the science of light! Students will investigate light waves, create a colorful kaleidoscope, and identify translucent, transparent, and opaque materials. |
| 2nd Grade (45 mins) |
Earth Science: Water Engineering What prevents flooding? Students will experiment with materials and designs to engineer sturdy dams and levees. |
*Looking for 3rd – 5th grade school workshops? We recommend registering your class for our Mobile Exhibits experience.
workshop
pricing
Payment for the whole group is due on or before the day of first visit.
For groups larger than 50, additional students are $11 each, with a maximum of 60 participants. Please email for more information.
1 – 25 Children
1 WORKSHOP
$275
25 – 50 Children
2 WORKSHOPS
$550
GROUP
play
Enjoy general admission to the Museum at a discounted rate for self-guided play.
How many participants are required to register for a group play?
*All groups must maintain a 1:5 adult/child ratio
HOURS
Group Play can be booked any day during usual Museum hours*
*Group Play rate is not valid during special events
Scholarships
Title-I, Title-V, and low-income schools and youth organizations are eligible to apply for scholarship support.
Scholarship funds for Group Play admission or Workshop fees are subject to availability.
Any organization requesting scholarship support, must complete an online registration form and complete the embedded scholarship application.
GROUP
play
Enjoy general admission to the Museum at a discounted rate for self-guided play.
How many participants are required to register for a group play?
*All groups must maintain a 1:5 adult/child ratio
HOURS
Group Play can be booked any day during usual Museum hours*
*Group Play rate is not valid during special events
Scholarships
Title-I, Title-V, and low-income schools and youth organizations are eligible to apply for scholarship support.
Scholarship funds for Group Play admission or Workshop fees are subject to availability.
Any organization requesting scholarship support, must complete an online registration form and complete the embedded scholarship application.
