Children's Discovery Museum of the Desert

Children's Discovery Museum of the Desert CDMOD inspires & promotes personal growth and family interaction through hands-on experiences. http://www.cdmod.org/
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Weekend plans? We have an idea.Skip the screens. Build something together. Laugh together,Whether your child wants to c...
09/04/2026

Weekend plans? We have an idea.

Skip the screens. Build something together. Laugh together,

Whether your child wants to create, climb, build, perform, explore, or simply play, there's something waiting to be discovered around every corner.

Make this weekend one they'll remember.

We'll be here.

📍 Rancho Mirage
🕘 Monday–Saturday | 9 AM–4 PM


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Classes start Tuesday! Register before it's too late or sold out!Our new Little Artists class invites toddlers and thei...
09/04/2026

Classes start Tuesday! Register before it's too late or sold out!

Our new Little Artists class invites toddlers and their grown-up to explore four exciting art experiences over four weeks.

Designed especially for ages 2–4, this playful class encourages creativity, confidence, and exploration without worrying about making the "perfect" masterpiece.

📅 Tuesdays
🕘 9:00 AM or 1:30 PM
✨ Registration is now open!

Spots are limited. Scan the QR code or go to our website www.cdmod.org.

One question can change everything."What is that?""What happens if...?""I've never seen that before."Science begins with...
09/03/2026

One question can change everything.

"What is that?"

"What happens if...?"

"I've never seen that before."

Science begins with curiosity, and curiosity begins with opportunity.

Whether they're examining the tiniest details under a microscope or testing new ideas through hands-on exploration, every visit helps children build confidence in asking questions.

Because today's curious kids become tomorrow's innovators.

Summer has come and gone (though you can't tell by the weather!) and we are delighted to celebrate our three Summer Team...
09/02/2026

Summer has come and gone (though you can't tell by the weather!) and we are delighted to celebrate our three Summer Team Member of the Month recipients.

In June we celebrated Ms. Audrey who brings her love of all things bugs and reptiles to the Museum and helps kids (and adults) overcome their fears and explore. Her kind disposition is admired by all.

In July Ms. Julie was awarded due to her care of her fellow Team Members and her willingness to go above and beyond for camps and ELOP programming, and now Field Trip Administration. She even makes food for our torties!

Today, we announced that our Team Member of the Month for August is Ms. Camron, our resident ballerina, and Discovery Guide whose joyful demeanor is appreciated by her teammates, and mostly by our guests.

We are SO lucky to have so many amazing Teammates that it makes choosing just one difficult each month!

Congratulations, Audrey, Julie and Camron and thank you for your great work!

Discovery should feel welcoming for every child.As a Certified Autism Center, we've created spaces that support differen...
09/02/2026

Discovery should feel welcoming for every child.

As a Certified Autism Center, we've created spaces that support different learning styles, sensory needs, and ways of exploring.

From our calming sensory room to sensory bags and trained staff, we're committed to creating an environment where every family feels comfortable discovering together.

Because every child deserves a place to belong.❤️

Big imaginations start small.Our new Little Artists class invites toddlers and their grown-up to explore four exciting a...
09/02/2026

Big imaginations start small.

Our new Little Artists class invites toddlers and their grown-up to explore four exciting art experiences over four weeks.

Designed especially for ages 2–4, this playful class encourages creativity, confidence, and exploration without worrying about making the "perfect" masterpiece.

📅 Tuesdays
🕘 9:00 AM or 1:30 PM
✨ Registration is now open!

Spots are limited. Scan the QR code or go to our website www.cdmod.org.

🎨 Registration is NOW OPEN for Little Artists!Your little creator is about to embark on four weeks of imagination, creat...
09/01/2026

🎨 Registration is NOW OPEN for Little Artists!

Your little creator is about to embark on four weeks of imagination, creativity, and discovery! Designed especially for children ages 2–4 and their favorite grown-up, Little Artists introduces a different artistic medium each week through stories, hands-on creativity, and playful exploration.

📅 Tuesdays beginning September 8

🕘 Choose from 9:00 AM or 1:30 PM sessions

Four weeks of creating, learning, and making memories together.

Space is limited, and registration is now open!

🔗 Register using QR codes or on our website www.cdmod.org

This is DISCOVERY. 💙

Every child discovers differently.Some build.Some sort.Some experiment.Some simply wonder what happens next.That's the b...
08/31/2026

Every child discovers differently.

Some build.
Some sort.
Some experiment.
Some simply wonder what happens next.

That's the beauty of discovery-it doesn't have to look the same for every child.

At Children's Discovery Museum of the Desert, every exhibit is designed to spark curiosity, encourage exploration, and celebrate learning through play.

Come discover what your child loves.

📍 Rancho Mirage
🕘 Open Monday–Saturday | 9 AM–4 PM

Address

71701 Gerald Ford Drive
Rancho Mirage, CA
92270

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+17603210602

Website

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