Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose, Children's museum in downtown San Jose, United States.
The Children's Discovery Museum is an interactive learning center across multiple floors filled with exhibits on science, art, and technology. The spaces are designed so children can discover and learn through hands-on experiments and play.
The museum opened in 1990 after converting a former warehouse into an educational space. It has grown into a major learning destination for the region.
The museum weaves local stories about technology and farming into its displays, showing how these industries shape the region's identity. These themes appear naturally throughout the hands-on activities where children learn about the world around them.
The museum is located downtown and is best reached by foot or public transit. Plan for several hours since children typically spend extended time at individual activities.
Children can conduct real experiments in actual laboratory equipment and operate a real fire engine, offering rare insights into working professions. These direct experiences show children how professionals actually work.
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