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

Halloween Dress Up!

Celebrate Halloween at the Museum! Kiddos can show off their costumes and take part in our sticker trick or treat during Fun Animal Friday.

Fall Camp

Fall Camp 2025 Are you a creative and curious problem solver? Spend the fall exploring with Children's Museum of Discovery! Each day of camp includes access to Museum exhibits, hands-on exploration with [...]

KPBS Kids Event: Molly of Denali

Get ready to sled into fun with Molly of Denali! Practice social skills and learn about different cultures through craft activities and storytime. Join us Friday, November 7 from 10:00 a.m. – [...]

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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.

girl with hands in the air in clouds graphic

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

Spooky, silly, and full of smiles! 🎃 Our staff and families brought their Halloween best to the Museum this year 👻
Our Fun Animal Friday was just the right amount of spooky for our Halloween! Families got to meet a spider, a bearded dragon, hissing cockroaches, and a snake with @EcoVivarium 🕷️ Join us next month on November 21 to meet adorable alpacas with Garden of Eden Petting Zoo 🦙
It's a pumpkin wrap party! Get in the festive spirit and work on fine motor skills with your little ones while creating a yarn pumpkin 🎃 Click the link in our bio for step by step instructions.
You have one more week to enjoy Kids Free October! Explore our Museum and 60 other San Diego attractions for free through San Diego Museum Council. Enjoy two kids free with the purchase of one adult ticket* Visit @gomuseums website and download our coupon today. *Coupon must be presented at the ticket counter and cannot be combined with other offers. Children must be accompanied by an adult during the visit. Kids Free San Diego offers vary by participating partners.
Take a peek into a morning with Sebastian and Ms. Maribel! 🐢 Sebastian will soon be heading into brumation, so be sure to visit the Museum before the first week of November to catch our Tortoise Talk with our Educators at 10 a.m.
Space Night is 2 weeks away! 🚀 Blast off into the universe and introduce little ones to astronomy, astronauts, and aerospace! Join us on November 8 from 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. and explore activity booths, purchase treats from food trucks, plus enjoy a special glow-in-the-dark space dance party. Purchase tickets at the link in our bio🔗
Our third annual Play Exchange: Supporting Mindfulness in Early Learners was a success! 🌟 Educators and caregivers came together for a morning of connection, collaboration, and inspiration, all while exploring how hands-on experiences can nurture mindfulness, emotional well-being, and focus in young kiddos. We heard from incredible speakers, Meena Srinivasan, Dr. Christobelle Tan, and Whitney Raser, who shared practical tools and insights to bring mindfulness and play-based learning into classrooms and caregiving environments. A heartfelt thank-you to everyone who joined us for this inspiring morning and to our amazing staff, board of directors, speakers, and sponsors who made it all possible. Special thanks to our event sponsor, @SchoolsFirstFCU, for their generous support.
Discover the incredible ways animals adapt to their environments at Fall Camp: Animal Superheroes! 🦸‍♀️🌎 From November 24–26, campers will explore how creatures survive in the hottest deserts, deepest oceans, and beyond. Learn more about fall camp at the link in our bio🔗
Fall is here, and that means the leaves on trees are changing colors! In today's craft, kiddos can explore those beautiful fall colors using tissue paper to create their very own colorful trees that capture the feel of autumn!
Celebrate Halloween at the Museum! Join us for a spook-tacular Halloween on October 31🎃 Kiddos can dress up and enjoy sticker trick-or-treating, plus meet spiders, hissing cockroaches, and a bearded dragon during our Fun Animal Friday from 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.