The Museum's outdoor Children's Discovery Garden captivates children with a wide variety of nature-based science activities and exhibits. Interactive exhibits such as the Water Wise Table, Nature Play, and the Pollinator Garden help children of all ages learn to appreciate their surroundings.
Water Wise
Visit this interactive water table to learn about water conservation and buoyancy while building intricate paths for water to flow through. From there, stop by the Aquaponic Garden to learn about sustainability, pollution prevention, and the water cycle.
Base Camp
In Base Camp, children become young archaeologists, paleontologists, and geologists as they learn about people, places and ecologies of the past.
Thank you to our Discover area supporters: Price Philanthropies Foundation, Kiwanis Club of Escondido Foundation, Escondido Rotary Foundation, The Heller Foundation of San Diego, The County of San Diego, Bonar Family Trust, Hunter Industries, Grangetto’s Farm & Garden Supply, Escondido Lumber, Omega Turf Artificial Grass, Fine Finish Factory, Inc., Anne Oshman (Mosaic Artist), Buena Vista Landscaping, Butterfly Farms, Tovar Landscaping, San Diego Hydroponics & Organics, Erick Altona, High Tech High San Marcos, Calvin Christian School, Kiwanis Club of Escondido Key Club, Escondido High School, Rancho Santa Fe Garden Club.
320 North Broadway, Escondido, CA 92025
Open Daily
9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Wednesdays until 7:00 p.m.
Members (and children under the age of one): Free
Children & Adults: $8.00
Military Family & First Responders Discount: $5.00 per person FREE from Veterans Day until January 31
(with valid ID)
EBT / SNAP / WIC Cardholders Discount: $1.00 per person (up to four per card)
Group Rate (10 or more people): $7.00 per person. Must book ahead.