Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose
Two floors of hands-on exhibits, a life-size fire truck to climb into and a mammoth dig, plus an outdoor backyard with a tree climber and live animals.
180 Woz Way, San Jose, CA 95110
Kid essentials
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 9:30 am – 1:00 pm
- Wednesday
- 9:30 am – 1:00 pm
- Thursday
- 9:30 am – 1:00 pm
- Friday
- 9:30 am – 1:00 pm
- Saturday
- 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
- Sunday
- 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
How kid-friendly is it?
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The museum's half-acre outdoor climb zone: the Tree Climber, a squirrel tunnel to the LookOut Tower, a gravel pit and a garden, wheelchair accessible throughout.
Silicon Valley's hands-on science museum with robotics, VR experiences and an IMAX dome, best for roughly ages 5 and up.
Park with playgrounds for ages 2 to 5 and 5 to 12.
Downtown plaza with a water play fountain, steps from The Tech Interactive and the art museum.
San Jose's Italian-American institution since 1956, with red sauce and huge booths that fit a family of five plus a stroller.
Downtown San Jose's full-service high-rise with a rooftop pool, walking distance to The Tech Interactive and the Children's Discovery Museum.