Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose

Category: Children's museum

Address: 180 Woz Way, San Jose, CA 95110, USA

Phone: +14082985437

Opening hours

Sunday: 9:30AM–12:30PM

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: 9:30AM–12:30PM

Thursday: 9:30AM–12:30PM

Friday: 9:30AM–12:30PM

Saturday: 9:30AM–12:30PM

Reviews

lidia flores

Jul 17, 2022

So much to see and explore! We’ve been here twice. Once when my oldest was a toddler and twins were crawling. And this second time my son is older and twins are preschoolers. And with these trips I noticed that this museum is best for younger kids 7 and under, but the older kids can still find something to enjoy. The baby crawl area on the second floor is my favorite! I was able to let my babies crawl around and explore in a safe space. The outdoor backyard is a lot of fun too, my kids were excited about the garden and the strawberries that were growing in it. Each area is a ton of fun and there are so many learning opportunities to be had with your kids here. I like to sit back and let them play in each area for a while. Bring water and snacks! There is no food court probably because of COVID, but there are water bottle refill stations. I saw lots of shirtless kids because they got too wet in the water play area lol so an extra set of clothes is a good idea.

Gabriela Hernandez

Jun 17, 2022

Great place for kids 1-12 years old. You can do the whole place in 2.5 hours. No food available. Bring a waterproof apron for the water play area. No strollers allowed unless child isn't walking but even then u can't park it inside the building for any amount of time.

Dustin Ooley

May 15, 2022

What an amazing place. Absolutely perfect place to spend a few hours with an active 21-month toddler. Lots of variety, activities outside, WATER!!!, air currents, activities, building, learning! We did wait for the bathroom for about 15 minutes - they could definitely use more changing bathrooms. It wasn't until later that we found a bathroom upstairs, but only men/women.

Donice Luck

May 11, 2022

This place was great to take a child who’s full of wonder and energy! It’s pretty interesting and fun to check out. I want to point out that they do not allow strollers but I can’t remember if they provide them but I know the website says something to warn you, so I would read it closely. It’s a great learning experience for kids and adults as the info provided is helpful along with the history of various things we use on our daily lives. It’s a place you have to try at least once with your kids just for enrichment purposes if nothing else. It’s not Disneyland but it’s a must see staple of childhood for well rounded growing up experience. Gotta love San Jose!

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Questions & Answers

How much for kids? How much for adults?

Kara Moreno | Aug 23, 2018
Devesh Parekh | Aug 23, 2018

$7 for parking in the nearby city lot.

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Can I bring my own food into the museum?

A Google User | Aug 23, 2017
BernaDette Session | Aug 23, 2017

Yes. We brought our own food & others did, too. There's a nice outdoor eating area, & indoor one also. Just no food/drinks in exhibit & play areas.

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Would an 11 year old (me) and a 6 year old(my sister) like this place?

Arushi Gupta | Aug 23, 2018
James Boag | Aug 23, 2018

Yes you both would love this place

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How much are the tickets and how can I get them?

Ximena Tapia | Aug 23, 2018
Marcio Adamy | Aug 23, 2018

15.00 dollars

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Do members receive early entry privlage on Sunday?

Michael Catangay | Aug 23, 2019
Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose | Aug 23, 2019

Yes, at 11:00am.

Is there a reciprocal agreement for fees with ther local museums, ex CalAcademy or Curiodessey, SM?

Susan Raffo | Aug 23, 2018
sarzaya | Aug 23, 2018

But no reciprocal with Curiodyssey

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Is there going to be a Christmas theme around December?

Tribe Judah Judah | Aug 23, 2019
Ti Quach | Aug 23, 2019

No

HOW MUCH IS ADMISSION

ITAL EXPRESS | Aug 23, 2019
Thomas Harrell | Aug 23, 2019

$15 for children and adults. Seniors is $14

It's an interesting museum for kids around what age?

Carla Nohra | Aug 23, 2018
David Drummond | Aug 23, 2019

My daughter has thoroughly enjoyed it as soon as she was able to walk, and each exhibit has elements for a range of ages, probably from 1-9 years old.

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What age children is the museum appropriate for?

Judy Thompson | Aug 23, 2018
Christopher Kennedy | Aug 23, 2018

Pretty much all ages! Our 1yo and 3yo both had a blast but we saw children of all ages in there having fun!

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Would this be a place to take my 9 years old son??

paola ayala | Aug 23, 2018
Toby Conrad | Aug 23, 2018

He will have fun at play and learn whilst playing. Fun for you too. Each area has stuff for different ages.

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Can i go as open door policy

Diana Ortega | Aug 23, 2018
Bunny | Aug 23, 2018

You have to pay for admission, if you want to leave you can get a hand stamp to go back in.

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What rooms are good for 19month old kid? It’s our first time visiting and we Would spend about 2-3 hours.

roopa | Aug 1, 2022
Ana Gonzalez | Aug 1, 2022

There's an area in the center of the museum right now where they have these big blue foam blocks, various sizes. It's a lot of fun for kids in general and it would be fun for a 19-month-old because they can crawl, explore and learn and they are light weight foam so they're safe and not hard.

Is the Imax theater gone?

Sandy Wiggins | Jun 23, 2022
Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose | Jun 23, 2022

You are thinking of The Tech, also in San Jose.

I would like to know the cost per ticket

Jaqueline Nunez | Jan 24, 2022
Jesus Archundia Moreno | Jan 24, 2022

$ 15 per person if I remember correctly

Is it interesting for 12 year olds?

Anastasia Christofidis | Dec 25, 2021
Michelle S. M. | Dec 25, 2021

I would say it would be more interesting for age 1-8.

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My 3 yrs old is into planets and galaxies does this place have some kind of planets for him to see

Edwin Caliwag | Aug 22, 2021
Nora Flores | Aug 22, 2021

Not at this time

Is this open right now? Or closed for covid?

Desirae Jaenen | Aug 22, 2021
Calina Perez | Aug 22, 2021

The backyard is open Friday, Saturday & Sunday. There are two play sessions 10am to 1230pm & 130 PM to 4pm. Reservations required.

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What is the price for non members for children and Adults

Alfredo Laguna | Aug 22, 2020
Cindy Yanci | Aug 22, 2020

Adults (18-59 years) – $15 Child (1-17 years) – $15 Senior (60+ years) – $14 Infant (under 1 year) – Free

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Is it open on July 4th ?

ranjita vasanth | Aug 23, 2019
Dennis Eoff | Aug 23, 2019

Yes, open for the Fourth of July from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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How much is it if you bring your WIC folder in?

Dana Rogers | Aug 23, 2019
Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose | Aug 23, 2019

It is $2.00 per person up to 4 people.

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Does the museum receive any federal dollars in any form?

Michael Boucher | Aug 23, 2019
April Ambard | Aug 23, 2019

I don't think it does. It is funded by donors, mostly the Bay Area tech companies and private donors.

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Is any free parking mear by?

Martha Dufresne | Aug 23, 2019
Dre | Aug 23, 2019

No, but they do give discounts or coupons for the parking. You have to ask for it they won't just give it to you

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Is parking free on the weekends?

Missy Royalty | Aug 23, 2019
Sergei Semenov | Aug 23, 2019

No. There's $7 per day street parking nearby.

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How much are tickets if you have a Happy Hollow season pass?

Sarah Luna Salalila | Aug 23, 2019
MJ Super Cool Yeah | Aug 23, 2019

I believe you cant use that happy hollow pass,but it should be a discount if you can use a pass

Whether the paying depends on how much hour we are spending there or it's only $ 12 for whole day.

neethu john | Aug 23, 2019
Xinhao Luo (NeverBehave) | Aug 23, 2019

$15 for a whole day i think, but they will give discount if they are about to close ($8 one hour before close for a parent and a kid, it depends)

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how muh is the ticket for 5 years old and 3 years old

Elena Cayetano | Aug 23, 2018
Jackie Carpenter | Aug 23, 2018

$15 each.

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how many guests can an annual membership bring

Olwen Tam | Aug 23, 2018
Rachiyta Raina | Aug 23, 2018

Depends on the membership you buy.

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I work with autism kids is there a discount I have some parents that will like to take there kids to the museum

Daisy Garcia | Aug 23, 2018
Mayra Lugo | Aug 23, 2018

I think you'd get a quicker answer by calling and asking.

Active Duty Military/Veteran discount offered?

Drea Fourcade | Aug 23, 2018
Rachiyta Raina | Aug 23, 2018

Yes

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Is there a nursing room?

攀岩 | Aug 23, 2018
Chris S | Aug 23, 2018

Yes

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What's going on today

Lerintae Gentry | Aug 23, 2018
Ricky Yosef P Situmorang | Aug 23, 2018

Something special

How much do the tickets cost?

Caty srirra | Aug 23, 2018
Begona Romero | Aug 23, 2018

15 dollars

can you bring strollers into museum?

irishg 54 | Aug 23, 2018
Rick Jarboe | Aug 23, 2018

Yes

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Is here avlaible children park?

Ravi Shankar Kumar | Aug 23, 2018
E-san | Aug 23, 2018

Within yhe museum there is a big outdoor playground

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