Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose

08/29/2026

Meet our Artist-in-Residence, Tani Belomytsina! A multi-disciplinary artist and art therapy graduate student, Tani creates art that explores emotion, imagination, and connection.

Starting September 5, join Tani for Scribble Your Feelings, a creative activity inviting children and families to turn feelings into colorful scribbles. Stop by on weekends and get creative together through the end of September!

08/20/2026

A love letter to the next generation 💜

Every day at the Museum, we see the joy of childhood come to life through play, creativity, curiosity, and discovery. This August, for National Make-A-Will Month, we’re inviting you to take a little time to reflect on the people and causes you love, and the future you hope to help create.

Through FreeWill, you can write or update your will online for free in about 20 minutes. And if you choose to include Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose in your plans, you’ll help keep the joy, wonder, and power of play alive for generations to come.

Get started: https://partner.freewill.com/childrensdiscoverymuseum?utm_source=partner&utm_medium=enewsletter&utm_campaign=202608_childrensdiscoverymuseum_mawm_toolkit_news_short

08/17/2026

Time to leap into a new school year! 💜

As our little learners head back to school, and some take that exciting leap into school for the very first time, we’re cheering you on!

Just a reminder that the Museum is also transitioning back to schooltime hours:

Tuesday - Friday: 9:30 am - 1:00 pm
Saturday - Sunday: 9:30 am - 4:30 pm

To all the families finding their new routines, packing lunches, meeting new teachers and taking big (and little!) leaps: we wish you a wonderful first few weeks of school! We can’t wait to see you when you’re ready to play, explore and discover.

08/15/2026

🧘‍♀️✨ Stretch, giggle, wiggle, repeat!

Grab your little yoga buddy and join us at the Purple Museum for a fun and welcoming Family Yoga class with our friends at More Than Motherhood More Than Motherhood Los Gatos !

Whether you’re a yoga pro or have never tried a downward dog, everyone is welcome. Kids and their grownups can move, stretch, play, and connect together while building community with other families. 💜

Bring a yoga mat if you have one. We’ll also have a limited number available.

Come for the yoga, stay for the Museum fun! We can’t wait to move and play with you! Event link in bio, pre-registration is recommended!

08/11/2026

🍎 Teachers & group leaders: September is the perfect time to visit the Purple Museum! 💜

Planning a class outing or group adventure? Bring your students to the Museum for a day of hands-on learning, discovery, and play, and save $3 off the regular group admission rate!

Make your September field trip one your students won’t forget! 🔬🎨

📅 Offer valid for September group visits
🎟️ Reserve your group visit today: https://www.cdm.org/group-visits/

08/01/2026

We can't wait to host Mega Ran at the Purple Museum! Get your tickets now: https://www.cdm.org/event/mega-ran/

BAY AREA!!!! right before our show at Bottom Of The Hill in SF, I'll be hanging at the Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose for a show and meet up! Kiddos, bring your parents, I can't WAIT to see this space! Info: https://www.cdm.org/event/mega-ran/

07/23/2026

07/21/2026

🚀✨ Double the fun this Saturday at the Purple Museum!

Start your day exploring the exciting world of STEM with our Poseidon FTC Robotics Demonstration from 10 am - 12 pm, where kids can drive a real robot through an interactive obstacle course and discover the creativity behind robotics.

Then, wind down the day with Play Your Way Summer Sensations from 5 - 8 pm: a sensory-friendly evening designed especially for children with autism and sensory sensitivities and their families, featuring summer-inspired play in a welcoming, supportive environment.

Whether you’re building, exploring, or simply playing your way, there’s something for every family this Saturday! We hope to see you there!💜

07/20/2026

What an unforgettable evening! 💜✨

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our 2026 Legacy for Children Award Gala. Together, we celebrated the power of play, community, and inclusion. Thanks to your incredible generosity, we raised more than $90,000 to help advance the Museum’s mission of inspiring creativity, curiosity, and lifelong learning for every child.

We were honored to recognize for more than 50 years of creating a more inclusive world where everyone has the opportunity to learn, play, and thrive. Their unwavering commitment to dignity, belonging, and opportunity inspires us all.

The evening was filled with laughter, meaningful connections, and fantastic live music and entertainment from and , who kept the celebration going all night long.

To our sponsors, donors, volunteers, performers, staff, and every guest who made the evening so special, thank you. Because of you, more children and families will have access to joyful, hands-on learning experiences for years to come. See you next year!

LearnThroughPlay

07/16/2026

We’ll be taking a brief pause this weekend! 💜

Please note that the Museum will be closed on Saturday, July 18, as we host our annual Legacy for Children Award Gala, our signature fundraising event supporting the Museum’s mission to inspire creativity, curiosity, and lifelong learning through play.

We’ll be back open on Sunday from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm! We thank you for your understanding as we celebrate an evening dedicated to creating more opportunities for children and families in our community.