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

Fun Animal Friday: Dogs

Meet dogs with Frosted Faces Foundation on Friday, March 27, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The event will include a live presentation, meet & greet*, storytime, and a special craft! Pre-registration [...]

Spring Camp

Spring Camp 2026 Are you a creative and curious problem solver? Spend the spring exploring with the Children's Museum of Discovery! Each day of camp includes access to Museum exhibits, hands-on exploration [...]

Fun Animal Friday: Bees

Discover the amazing world of bees with Sager Family Farm on Friday, February 27, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The event will include a live presentation, meet & greet*, storytime, and [...]

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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

Our Museum was buzzing with excitement at Fun Animal Friday! 🐝 @SagerFamilyFarm shared a fascinating look into the world of bees and the important role they play in our ecosystem🌼 Don’t miss next month’s Fun Animal Friday, where families can meet some friendly dogs and learn all about our canine companions with Frosted Faces Foundation! 🐶
We’re thrilled to bring together an inspiring group of speakers for The Play Exchange: Fostering a STEM Identity! ✨ This year’s lineup includes: 📚Satyan Devadoss 📚Whitney Raser 📚Howard Chan 📚Soudabeh Memarzadeh 📚Krystle Miller 📚David Nemteanu From rethinking our math identity to sparking wonder through playful STEM experiences, this afternoon is all about helping educators nurture curiosity, confidence, and belonging in young learners. Join us on March 26! 🔗 Register at the link in our bio. This event is generously supported by @schoolsfirstfcu
This past Saturday, we hosted World Thinking Day with @KPBS and the @SDGirlScouts 🌎. The Girl Scouts enjoyed live performances, hands-on activities, and delicious snacks. Check out highlights from the event!
We love when this happens 😉 Who would turn down a day of play?
We’re officially one month away from Nature Night! 🌎♻️ Join us on March 21 from 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. for an after-hours evening filled with hands-on activities all about recycling and conservation. Families can explore 13+ interactive booths and experience a special tidepool exploration and touch tank with Zovargo 🦀 Secure your tickets now before they’re gone at the link in our bio! 🎟️ Nature Night is generously supported by @bquest.foundation, @escondidorotary, and @bigblueswim_escondido
We had an amazing time celebrating Stories of Us: Lunar New Year this past Saturday! ✨ Families enjoyed delicious ube and vanilla ice cream from @matchacafemaikosd, a special storytime with local author,@vlohhagan, an exciting dance performance from @teamhoanghiem, and lantern and envelope crafts! 🧧🏮 Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate culture and community.
Did you know that next week is National Engineers Week? Kiddos can become little engineers by designing their very own paper plate marble maze. This craft lets little ones experiment with angles, pathways, and problem-solving as they figure out how to guide a marble through the maze.
We’re halfway through Museum Month, and there’s still time to explore! 🎉 Enjoy 50% off full-priced admission for up to four guests at our Museum and 70+ museums across San Diego County through the end of February. Pick up your Museum Month Pass at a participating San Diego County public library and plan your next visit!
Let’s taco ’bout a great time! 🌮 We had so much fun shell-ebrating fresh flavors together at our Jimbo's Garden Workshop. Join us next month, where we will plant organic seeds in a paper pot with Jimbo’s and Healthy Day Partners! 🌱
Celebrate Valentine's Day by showing your loved ones what you love and appreciate about them with a Valentine's Day Heart Chart💌