explore. imagine.

experiment

welcome

Welcome to Children’s Museum of Discovery, 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 Children’s Museum of Discovery, 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

Stories of Us: Buwan ng Wika

Enjoy a celebration of Buwan ng Wika, “Language Month”! Families will enjoy a bilingual storytime in Tagalog with local author Dr. Jocelyn Francisco, a traditional Filipino dance performance from Samahan Filipino American [...]

Fun Animal Friday: Turtles & Tortoises

Meet turtles and tortoises with San Diego Turtle and Tortoise Society on Friday, July 25, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The event will include a live presentation, meet & greet*, storytime, [...]

Summer Camp

Are you a creative and curious problem solver? Spend the summer exploring with San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum! Each day of camp includes access to Museum exhibits, hands-on exploration with trained education [...]

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Visit CMoD

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

Children’s Museum of Discovery 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.

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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.

connect
with us

connect
with us

We had a tortoise-ly awesome time at today’s Fun Animal Friday! 🐢 Big thanks to the @sdturtlesociety for introducing us to their incredible tortoise friends. Check out some highlights from the fun and join us on August 29 to meet mice, hamsters, and guinea pigs with Wee Companions🐭
Playgrounds are great but have you tried a museum designed just for kids? ✨
We’re getting crafty with yarn to make our very own ice cream cones! We can scoop and swirl our colorful yarn to build a cone that looks almost good enough to eat. Yum! 🍦
Science & Engineering Night was an electrifying evening of hands-on discovery! 🧬⚙️ Thank you to all the curious minds who joined us for a night full of experimenting, building, and exploring. Huge thanks to our incredible sponsor @hologic for powering this unforgettable experience! ⚡ Check out the highlights!
Our July workshop was the apple-lutely perfect way to celebrate summer! 🦋🍎 Thank you to everyone who came out and created crunchy butterfly snacks with us. Join us next month on August 8 for a zesty twist, ginger lemonade topped with tart cherry foam, made with organic ingredients from Jimbo’s! 🍋🍒
Teach your kiddos to bounce back like superheroes! With 5 “resilience animals” 🦁🦉🦜 they learn to stay mindful, practice self‑compassion, and handle tough days with courage. Check out these fun habits to help little ones grow strong, inside and out in the Greater Good article at the link in our bio🔗
Blast off to the moon! 🌙 Did you know on July 20, 1969 astronauts flew in a rocket all the way to the moon! It was the very first time people ever walked on the moon, and it showed the whole world just how far curiosity, courage, and science could take us. To celebrate this historic day, we’re making our own puffy paint moons! Visit the link in our bio for step-by-step instructions🔗
Looking for the perfect parents’ night out? Treat yourself to Ignite Their Spark on Saturday, September 6 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.! Enjoy an evening of live music by @summitdrivecoverband , craft cocktails from @snakeoilcocktail , mouthwatering food by @harvest_kitchen , and vibrant entertainment.

We’re celebrating 25 years of sparking curiosity and every ticket helps expand access to early learning through our Access for All program. 🍸🎶🌟Purchase tickets at the link in our bio🔗

Ignite Their Spark is generously supported by Nan & Gery Katona, @usbank , @pncbank , @theaescorp , @escondido_community_foundation , @coxcommunications , @paradeigm , and @ranchandcoast
Four weeks of summer camp fun flew by in a flash! From building and creating to exploring the magic of science and the wonders of space, our campers discovered, tinkered, and crafted their way through an unforgettable first half of summer! 🚀🪄 

Registration is still open for our camps from July 21 - August 15. Register your camper at the link in our bio🔗
One of our favorite times of the year! We love watching the monarch butterflies fly around our garden🦋