What are the opening hours?

Tuesday 9:30am - 4:30pm Wednesday 9:30am - 4:30pm Thursday 9:30am - 4:30pm Friday 9:30am - 4:30pm Saturday 9:30am - 4:30pm Sunday 12:30pm - 4:30pm

San Diego Children's Discovery Museum

Name: San Diego Children's Discovery Museum
Address: 320 N Broadway, Escondido, CA, 92025, US
Telephone: +17602337755
Price range: $
Rating: 4.5

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San Diego Children's Discovery Museum

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The mission of San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum is to inspire children to learn about our world through exploration, imagination, and experimentation.

11/01/2024

Not sure what to do with your pumpkins after Halloween? Donate them to animals in need! We are partnering with Temecula Mama for the 4th annual pumpkin drive. Drop off your whole, uncarved, and unpainted pumpkins at our Welcome Garden today from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

10/30/2024

We are two weeks away from our annual Space Night event🚀 Explore the Museum after hours and find your passion for science, technology, reading, engineering, art, and math through exciting space themed activities!

Put your astronaut skills to the test on Saturday, November 16 from 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. with over 15 hands-on activity booths, GoGo Food Truck, and a special space presentation with Science Guys of San Diego. 🌙 Purchase your tickets: https://bit.ly/481qPvb

10/28/2024

Show off your little ones Halloween costumes this Thursday, October 31 at the Museum. We can’t wait to see all the fun costumes! Plus, kiddos who dress up get a free Halloween sticker 🎃

10/28/2024

Let Kids Free October inspire you to give the gift of exploration and pay it forward to another family in need! Your donation of $5 helps ensure that more kiddos can experience the Museum, regardless of financial barriers. directly through our Access for All program.

Plus, you are entered into an opportunity drawing for a chance to win a year's membership to Soapy Joe's Car Wash! Donate the next time you visit the Museum or online at https://bit.ly/4eKIt8J

10/24/2024

Calling all music lovers! Join us this winter as we let our inner musician run free and make some music at Little Explorers Winter Camp! From Dec 30 - Jan 3 campers will learn about the science of sound. Learn more about winter camp: https://bit.ly/4d0BcAB

10/23/2024

Not sure what to do with your pumpkins after Halloween? Donate them to animals in need! We are partnering with Temecula Mama for the 4th annual pumpkin drive. We are a drop off location on November 1 from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

10/19/2024

Discover the magical world of nature in our Budding Explorers session of Growing Together! 🧭🌲 Saturdays, October 26 - November 23, caregivers and children will examine plants and animals and the worlds of famous explorers through each themed week of class. Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/48895yB

10/17/2024

Grab your flashlights & get ready for an adventure to learn about the fascinating plants & animals that thrive at Little Explorers Fall Camp! From Nov 25 - 27, campers will learn about nocturnal plants & animals. Learn more about fall camp: https://bit.ly/4f9pOnw

10/16/2024

Discover the differences between a turtle and a tortoise at our October Fun Animal Friday with EcoVivarium! On Friday, October 25 from 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. families will enjoy a special storytime, craft, and meet and greet! 🐢

10/10/2024

We are taking part in Kids Free October! Kids ages 12 & under receive free admission with the purchase of one adult ticket to over 50 museums around San Diego County, including ours. To participate, download our coupon on the San Diego Museum Council website: https://bit.ly/46bXI6F

10/09/2024

3,2,1 Blast off!🚀 Explore the Museum after hours and find your passion for science, technology, reading, engineering, art, and math (STREAM) at Space Night! Put your astronaut skills to the test on Saturday, November 16 from 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. with fun hands-on activities. 🌙 Purchase tickets today: https://bit.ly/481qPvb

10/07/2024

🚧 Pardon Our Dust! 🚧
We’re renovating our women’s restroom! While we give it a fresh new look, all of our remaining restrooms will be temporarily converted to gender-neutral spaces. You might hear some extra construction sounds during your visit, but we promise it’ll be worth it! Thanks for your patience while we work on making the Museum an even better place to explore and play! 🛠️

10/02/2024

Nature Cat is visiting the Museum this Friday! On October 4 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. families can enjoy special Nature Cat themed crafts, storytime, and a photo opportunity! 🌿☀️ This event is free with Museum Admission.

09/30/2024

Kids Free October starts tomorrow! Kids ages 12 & under receive free admission to over 50 museums around San Diego County, including ours. To participate, download our coupon on the San Diego Museum Council's website: https://bit.ly/46bXI6F

09/25/2024

It's time for outdoor adventure with Nature Cat! On October 4 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. we'll explore the natural world with craft activities, a special storytime, and a photo opportunity! 🌿☀️ This event is free with Museum Admission.

09/24/2024

Do you want FREE admission to the Museum? We're looking for families to participate in a CBS 8 news segment at the CBS 8 studio on October 3 at 3:30 p.m. Kiddos will get to explore exciting hands-on activities, and in return, you will receive comp passes to the Museum. Send us a DM if you are interested!

09/20/2024

What a dazzling night! Our Ignite Their Spark event, on September 7, shimmered with the support of over 150 guests, all uniting to help light the way for children and families at the San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum. Together, we raised essential funds to support the hands-on exhibits and educational programs that make a difference across San Diego County.

A huge thank you to our sponsors (PNC, U.S. Bank, Dr. Bronner's, Nan & Gery Katona, The AES Corporation, Buchalter, Computer Solutions, Mae Therapy, San Diego Foundation, Alaska Airlines, and Edible San Diego) for making this evening possible! And thank you to Tangerine Tree Photography for capturing the night beautifully. Take a peek into the night's festivities: https://app.box.com/s/b7hdjfgjt3j9jl3s08akm65nigooswso

09/18/2024

In October, your little ones can explore our Museum for free! Kids ages 12 and under receive free admission to over 50 museums around San Diego County. To learn more visit the San Diego Museum Council's website: https://bit.ly/46bXI6F

09/12/2024

Go bananas for Curious George! Join us for our next KPBS Kids Event featuring Curious George on September 14 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. 🐵 Enjoy a special photo opportunity, storytime, and craft. 🍌

09/10/2024

This Saturday, over 150 guests made a difference in the lives of ALL children and families who visit San Diego Children's Discovery Museum at Ignite Their Spark. Together, we supported hands-on educational programs and exhibits for children across San Diego County.

Thank you to our amazing staff, board of directors, the Generosity Committee, and our sponsors for bringing this magical night to life! Take a look at the video that premiered during our speaking program.

If you have already made a gift, we thank you for igniting a spark of curiosity and imagination for the little ones we serve. If you have not yet had the opportunity to support the Museum, there is still time to do so: https://givebutter.com/c/IgniteTheirSpark

This event was generously supported by PNC , U.S. Bank, Dr. Bronner's, Nan & Gery Katona, The AES Corporation, Buchalter, Computer Solutions , Mae Therapy , San Diego Foundation, Alaska Airlines, and Edible San Diego.

09/07/2024

The Museum will be closed tomorrow, Saturday, September 7 for Ignite Their Spark. Join us again on Sunday, September 8 for Sensory Friendly Morning from 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., Members Hours from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., and general admission from 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Want to get in on the fundraising fun? You can join our silent auction without attending the event! Start bidding now before it closes at 7:15 p.m.:

Fundraising event benefitting San Diego Children's Discovery Museum.

Address

320 N Broadway
Escondido, CA
92025

Opening Hours

Tuesday	9:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	9:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	9:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	9:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday	9:30am - 4:30pm
Sunday	12:30pm - 4:30pm

Telephone

+17602337755

Website

http://www.sdcdm.org/

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Videos

Happy Native American Heritage Month! @mollyofdenali is proud to be the first nationally distributed children’s program to feature Native American and Alaska Native lead characters. Molly joined us yesterday for our last KPBS Kids event of the year. Check out highlights from the day!

We had a tortoise-ly awesome time during this morning’s Fun Animal Friday! Thank you to everyone who came out to our Fun Animal Friday event with @ecovivarium. Check out highlights from today’s event 🐢 Mark your calendars for next month, November 22, when we meet foxes with Judith A Bassett Canid Education & Conservation Center. See you there!

Conjure up a bubbling witches brew in today’s STREAM Blog! 🧙 All you need is baking soda and vinegar for this spooky experiment. ✨

Create a boo-tiful beaded pumpkin this fall! 🎃

This morning, families experienced the richness of San Diego’s diversity through our Stories of Us event with @ataaxum_pomkwaan Families enjoyed an oral storytelling and played the Muxat Counting Game while learning about the stories of San Diego’s Indigenous community. Check out highlights from today’s event! Special thanks to our sponsors @NissanUSA for supporting our Stories of Us

We really dig this Jimbo’s snack! Check out today’s Jimbo’s Garden Workshop where families created Edible “Soil” Cups🪱

Get in the spooky spirit with this easy Paper Towel Roll Bat Craft! 🦇

Nature Cat had a blast meeting all of our friends! Thank you KPBS for providing fun kids events like this for our guests. Check out highlights from today’s event.

Thank you to everyone who joined our October Fun Animal Friday with @hwac! The guinea pigs squeaked with delight getting to meet the kiddos. Plus families got a surprise meet and greet with Ringo the blue death-feigning beetle! Join us next month, October 25, and meet turtles and tortoises with EcoVivarium! 🐢

Fall in love with this easy leaf print craft! 🍂🎨

The Fall Equinox happens on September 22! In today’s craft, we will paint a harvest moon silhouetted against the fall night sky, symbolizing the transition into the season’s darker, cooler months! 🌕

We had fun monkeying around with Curious George this past Saturday! Check out highlights from the morning🐵🍌

Thank you to everyone who came out to our September Jimbo’s Garden Workshop—we had a butter-ly good time churning up fun and making our own butter! 🧈 Join us next month as we get into the spooky spirit and craft some delicious edible “soil” cups using organic ingredients from Jimbo’s. Don’t miss out on the frightfully fun time! 👻🌱

Did you know that before electricity farmers used the Harvest Moon’s light to extend their evening work hours and harvest crops? Today’s craft teaches you how to create a harvest moon tracker and follow the moon just like a farmer! 🧑‍🌾🌙

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Our Story

Inspiring children to learn about our world through exploration, imagination, and experimentation, since 2000.

Who We Serve

Today we remain the only hands-on educational children's museum in North San Diego County, serving children ages 0-10 with interactive exhibits and programs focused on science, world cultures, and art. Our central location in Escondido allows us to serve children and families across San Diego County, as well as West Imperial County, and South Riverside and Orange Counties.