support

THE museum

Spark a love of learning at San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum and give the gift of PLAY today!

support

THE museum

Spark a love of learning at San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum and give the gift of PLAY today!

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discover

our impact

Whether you are an individual, business, corporation, or foundation, your generous donation can help bring impactful and innovative educational programs to all children regardless of financial or physical barriers.

If YOU believe in the power of play and the importance of inclusive children’s museums, please make a financial commitment to SDCDM, no matter the size. Your gift makes a difference in the lives of many children.

discover

our impact

Whether you are an individual, business, corporation, or foundation, your generous donation can help bring impactful and innovative educational programs to all children regardless of financial or physical barriers.

If YOU believe in the power of play and the importance of inclusive children’s museums, please make a financial commitment to SDCDM, no matter the size. Your gift makes a difference in the lives of many children.

kid at SDCDM blowing bubbles with bubble maker

give the gift

of play

Learning through play is the foundation of all early childhood development, providing children with essential developmental skills critical for future success in life and school. Opportunities for purposeful play that encourage imagination, exploration, and discovery are too few for our youngest learners. Worse, many families cannot access early educational opportunities due to financial hardship.

As a nonprofit organization, your support ensures ALL children can have access to hands-on play through the Access for All program. Contributions to this program directly support:

  • Subsidized $2 admission for over 25,000 children and their families enrolled in EBT/WIC/SNAP programs.

  • Mobile Children’s Museum workshops for over 10,000 economically disadvantaged students annually at schools, early education centers, and community-based organizations.
  • Daily educational programming and events focused on STREAM (science, technology, reading, engineering, art, and math).
kid at SDCDM blowing bubbles with bubble maker

give the gift

of play

Learning through play is the foundation of all early childhood development, providing children with essential developmental skills critical for future success in life and school. Opportunities for purposeful play that encourage imagination, exploration, and discovery are too few for our youngest learners. Worse, many families cannot access early educational opportunities due to financial hardship.

As a nonprofit organization, your support ensures ALL children can have access to hands-on play through the Access for All program. Contributions to this program directly support:

  • Subsidized $2 admission for over 25,000 children and their families enrolled in EBT/WIC/SNAP programs.

  • Mobile Children’s Museum workshops for over 10,000 economically disadvantaged students annually at schools, early education centers, and community-based organizations.
  • Daily educational programming and events focused on STREAM (science, technology, reading, engineering, art, and math).
kid at SDCDM blowing bubbles with bubble maker

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Program & Event Sponsorship

We are deeply appreciative of the generous individuals and corporations who sponsor the Museum’s programs and events throughout the year. Their generosity is essential to our ability to make creative, educational programming a reality and welcome all children and families to experience programs and events that inspire curiosity and ignite a desire to learn.

Employer Matching

Employer Matching Gifts can double your impact to the Museum. Many companies offer matching gift programs and will match any charitable contribution or volunteer hours made by their employees, retirees, and/or employees’ spouses.
Search here to find out if your company has a matching gift policy.

Volunteer

Volunteering at San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum is a great way to get involved and give back to your community. Your time and dedication open the doors to discovery, curiosity, and imagination for countless children and families.