Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose
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Description
The Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose (CDM) has interactive exhibits designed for early childhood education. The building was designed by architect Ricardo Legorreta and houses galleries that cover topics such as palaeontology, geology, and the scientific method. Highlights include two life size Columbian mammoth replicas, a fire engine and 'Waterways' with its water vortex.
Access & Transport
The Museum is located in downtown San Jose at the intersection of Woz Way and Auzerais Street, near the McEnery Convention Center and the Center for the Performing Arts. There are several parking lots in the vicinity. The light rail blue line stops next to the museum. For more info on how to get there: https://www.cdm.org/visit/plan-your-visit/directions-parking/
Instructions & Recommendations
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Environmental & Social
Small carbon footprint (electricity) and strong educational 'mission'
Conclusion
This activity is aimed at local residents (and schools) or somebody living within less than 1h drive with toddlers looking for an activity that will keep them engaged and learning without seeming to!
Key positive
Blends fun and educational aspects
Key negative
Not interesting for teenagers and adults
Suitability
Best for children up to 8 years old and accessible to visitors with reduced mobility
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
Updated in July 2023
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 20m
est. visit time:2h 15m
Start of Season 1:Jun, 20
MONDAY00:00 - 00:00
TUESDAY09:30 - 12:30
WEDNESDAY09:30 - 12:30
THURSDAY09:30 - 12:30
FRIDAY09:30 - 12:30
SATURDAY09:30 - 12:30
SUNDAY09:30 - 12:30
MONDAY -
TUESDAY13:30 - 16:30
WEDNESDAY13:30 - 16:30
THURSDAY13:30 - 16:30
FRIDAY13:30 - 16:30
SATURDAY13:30 - 16:30
SUNDAY13:30 - 16:30
Start of Season 2:Sep, 05
MONDAY -
TUESDAY09:30 - 12:30
WEDNESDAY09:30 - 12:30
THURSDAY09:30 - 12:30
FRIDAY09:30 - 12:30
SATURDAY09:30 - 12:30
SUNDAY09:30 - 12:30
MONDAY -
TUESDAY -
WEDNESDAY -
THURSDAY -
FRIDAY -
SATURDAY13:30 - 16:30
SUNDAY13:30 - 16:30