Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose

An interactive children's museum with hands-on exhibits and indoor and outdoor play spaces for families; features sensory supports such as a Quiet Room, hydration stations, and an on-site cafe. Amenities include an indoor play area, climbing tower, interactive dance floor, art activities, and the FoodShed Cafe. The museum participates in Museums for All reduced admission and offers annual memberships with free general admission with reduced $5 in-person tickets for qualifying EBT/SNAP cardholders.

Category

Museum

Where

180 Woz Way, San Jose, California 95110, United States

Hours

Accessibility

Parking
Paid · Parking lot · Public parking lots on Woz Way, Auzerais Street, and Almaden Boulevard; parking starts at about $7 with higher rates on busy days. The Museum does not own or manage parking. Woz/87 lot machines take Visa/MasterCard and text-to-pay; Auzerais lot has an attendant and accepts cash. Limited free handicap parking in the drop-off lane on the Museum's west side. The Museum does not reimburse parking fees.
Restroom
Changing station

Rules

* Strollers are only allowed for children who cannot walk. * Bikes, wagons, and carts are not allowed in the Museum or Bill's Backyard. * Every person who enters the Museum must be accounted for; children under age 1 are free but still require a ticket. * Light snacks are allowed in Bill's Backyard; meals are not permitted. * Profanity, harassment, threatening language, and physical abuse are prohibited. * The Museum reserves the right to refuse admission, revoke membership, control occupancy, or eject anyone whose conduct is disorderly or fails to comply with the Code of Conduct. * Museums for All tickets must be purchased in person at the Museum. * By entering the Museum you grant permission to be photographed or recorded; ask the welcome desk for a wristband if you do not wish to be photographed.

Contact

Phone
(408) 298-5437
Email
contactus@cdm.org
Website
https://www.cdm.org/