Children's Discovery Museum of the Desert

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Children's Museums

Children's Discovery Museum of the Desert

Name: Children's Discovery Museum of the Desert
Address: 71-701 Gerald Ford Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270, Rancho Mirage, CA, US
Telephone: (760) 321-0602
Rating: 4.6

★★★★☆ 4.6 (621 reviews)

📍 71-701 Gerald Ford Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270

📞 (760) 321-0602

🌐 www.cdmod.org

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🕐 Hours

Monday	10 AM–5 PM
Tuesday	10 AM–5 PM
Wednesday	10 AM–5 PM
Thursday	10 AM–5 PM
Friday	10 AM–5 PM
Saturday	10 AM–5 PM
Sunday	Closed

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About Children's Discovery Museum of the Desert

Hands-on exhibits & toddler spaces. Sizable children's museum featuring 50-plus interactive exhibits, a giant loom & areas for toddlers. The museum features over 50 interactive exhibits across three buildings, with some visitors reporting 5+ hours of engagement time. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 621 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Children's Museum
Best For: Kids up to 8 years old
Admission: $19.95/person; Military $17.95; Museums for All $5.00 with EBT
Hours: Monday–Saturday 10 a.m.–5 p.m. (closed Sundays)
Membership: Available; free for members with photo ID

💡 Did You Know?

⭐The museum features over 50 interactive exhibits across three buildings, with some visitors reporting 5+ hours of engagement time
⭐The museum includes a giant loom as a signature exhibit, which is an unusual hands-on feature for children's museums
⭐Day admission tickets can be applied toward membership purchase on the same day of visit, providing immediate value conversion option
⭐The museum offers subsidized admission of $5.00 per person for families with current EBT cards through the Museums for All program

💬 What Visitors Say

💬Plan for 3-5 hours of visit time. Reviews consistently mention families spending 3+ hours with kids still wanting more activities, so block out a substantial portion of your day to fully experience all three buildings and exhibits.
💬Bring your own food and eat in the designated outdoor park space between buildings, as there is no concession or food service inside the museum. This saves money and gives kids outdoor breaks.
💡Leave strollers in the car or lobby since they're not allowed inside the exhibit areas. This is essential planning for families with younger children to know in advance.
💡Complete your online waiver before arriving to skip the check-in line and maximize your time exploring the interactive exhibits and learning activities.
💬Consider applying your day ticket toward a membership purchase (same day only) if you think your family would return. Reviews indicate strong repeat-visit interest from kids, making membership a potential value investment.