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Location
Parking
Paid parking available at Woz Way/87 lot ($7 with code PULSE26); parking alerts for special events
Visitor tip
The WaterWays exhibit is the clear crowd-pleaser and star attraction - prioritize visiting it early in your visit, especially with young children, as it combines water play with interactive balls and multiple water stations that captivate all age groups.
Best time
Visit on weekdays rather than weekends to avoid crowds and have a more enjoyable experience, as multiple reviewers note the museum gets quite busy on weekends with loud, excited children.
About Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose
Shows, workshops & interactive exhibits. Children of all ages explore more than 150 interactive exhibits including a full-size fire truck.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Children's Museum
- Experience
- Hands-on, open-ended play exhibits
- Main Exhibits
- WaterWays, Wonder Cabinet, Bill's Backyard, Exploration Portal
- Admission
- $22 adults/children, $20 seniors
What visitors say
Staff is great, attentive, friendly, frontlines. All very kind. They listen and take all your concerns seriously. Once my child got sick and puked and staff came quickly not just to help clean the mess but to offer support and…
I took my daughter and grandson on an exciting trip from Antioch to the museum, and it turned out to be a wonderful experience for all of us. As soon as we arrived, the vibrant atmosphere of the museum captivated us, but it was the…
I took my kids here last weekend. They had a lot of fun with all the exhibits. They were thrilled to play with water. I'm thinking of getting an annual pass. Seems worth it even though it was a bit busy.
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Did You Know?
- The museum features over 150 interactive exhibits designed for open-ended play, including a full-size working fire truck that children can explore
- The WaterWays exhibit is particularly popular, featuring interactive water play stations with floating balls, water flow controls, and multiple ball and water launch features across different zones
- The museum has been operating for multiple generations, with visitors recalling childhood memories of exhibits like corn husk doll-making that remain accessible to current visitors
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