Children's Discovery Museum

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Children's Discovery Museum

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🎨 Museum · San Jose

3 hours · $$ · No reservation needed

age fit
0–1 yr
★ 4.0
1–3 yrs
★ 5.0
3–5 yrs
★ 5.0
5–10 yrs
★ 3.0
  • 🚗
    About 20 min drive
    From Sunnyvale · Parking: Museum lot off Woz Way, about $10
  • 🍼
    Stroller-friendly
    Flat surfaces — bring the stroller
  • 🌳
    Lots of shade
    Rain-OK · Handles heat · Good on cool days
  • ⏱️
    Typical visit: 3 hours
    Best seasons: Spring · Summer · Fall · Winter

The Water Ways water table, a real fire truck, a bubble lab, and the Wonder Cabinet area just for kids under 4 — the South Bay's best rainy-day spot for toddlers.

💡 Tips
Closed Mondays; open Tue-Sun 9:30-4:30, $18/person (under 1 free). Bring a change of clothes for the water table; arrive at opening to beat the crowds.

What this place offers

✓indoor
✓water table
✓toddler area
✓hands-on
✓coffee
✓outdoor garden
✓restrooms

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This weekend's weather in San Jose

Forecast at the destination itself (coast and hills often differ from home)

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Sat 10/17
Sunny · 68–90°F · 0% rain
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Sun 10/18
Sunny · 57–79°F · 0% rain

Location

San Jose, California

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