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

Noon Year’s Eve

Kick off the New Year with a celebration made just for kids! Our Noon Year’s Eve event features fun themed crafts, colorful face paint, a special countdown to noon, and a dance [...]

Jimbo’s Garden Workshop: Bell Pepper Sailboats

Enjoy a special garden workshop in the Trudy Bronner Discovery Garden with local, seasonal ingredients from  Jimbo's! Today's recipe: Let your taste buds set sail with Bell Pepper Sail Boats, made using [...]

Winter Camp

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

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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

It’s Giving Tuesday, and your generosity is on the move!   Your gift today brings the Mobile Children’s Museum directly to schools that otherwise wouldn’t have access to hands-on STREAM education. With your support, classrooms transform into spaces where kiddos can experiment, imagine, and discover new possibilities.   Your Giving Tuesday contribution is helping to: 🚐 Deliver enriching, play-based learning experiences 🚐 Break down barriers that limit access to quality education 🚐 Inspire thousands of children to think boldly and dream big   Give today to keep the Mobile Children’s Museum rolling and help more kiddos like Grace! Donate at the link in our bio🔗
Kick off the New Year with a celebration made just for kids! 🎉 Our Noon Year’s Eve event on December 31 from 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. features themed crafts, colorful face paint, a special countdown to noon, and a dance party. It’s the perfect way to ring in the new year before naptime!
Our campers had a roaring good time during our week of paws-on activities and crafts highlighting animal adaptations and behaviors. 🐾 Check out highlights from Fall Camp! 🦁 🦉
Tinker your own holiday parade float! 🎊 The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade began in 1924 as a celebration for the department store’s employees and their families, inspired by immigrant traditions. The parade has since become a Thanksgiving tradition for many families. It has giant balloons, floats, and music! Today, we’re going to be engineers and create our very own floats to celebrate Thanksgiving at home. Visit the link in our bio for instructions🔗
What an alpaca-mazing morning at Fun Animal Friday! 🦙 Thank you to @gardenofedenpetting for sharing their friendly alpacas with our visitors. Join us next month when adorable dogs from Ranch Coastal Humane Society take the spotlight! 🐶💛
Limited spots are left for our Winter Camp! ❄️ From December 29–31, campers will put on their scientist thinking caps and dive into icy winter experiments and hands-on activities. Register your little one by December 15 before registration closes! Learn more at the link in our bio. 🔗
Fuel our Mobile Children's Museum on Giving Tuesday, December 2! When you support the Museum, you help bring hands-on STREAM learning directly to schools where it’s needed most. You’re breaking down barriers to financial and transportation barriers so thousands of little ones can explore, experiment, and dream without limits. 100% of your donation will: 🚐Bring the Mobile Children’s Museum to under-resourced schools 🚐Deliver inclusive, curiosity-building experiences straight into classrooms 🚐Empower young learners to become creative thinkers and problem solvers Support the Museum at the link in our bio🔗
This holiday season, give your loved ones a membership to the Museum and gift a year of unlimited fun🎁 A Children’s Museum of Discovery Gift Membership is a gift your loved ones can grow with all year long. Share new experiences and exciting discoveries! Memberships are available now for purchase onsite at the Front Desk or online. Purchase online at the link in our bio!
We had a tree-mendous time making bird feeders this morning at our Jimbo's Garden Workshop! 🐦🌲 This activity helped kiddos sprinkle kindness one seed at a time. Join us next month on December 12 and create your own bell pepper sailboats!
November is Indigenous Heritage Month, a time to celebrate and learn about the cultures, traditions, and histories of Indigenous peoples. One special food with a rich history is fry bread—a soft, golden bread that’s been shared in many Indigenous communities for generations. Making fry bread together is a fun way to explore history and culture through cooking! Visit our blog for the recipe at the link in our bio🔗