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Children's Discovery Museum

180 Woz Way, San Jose, CA 95110
408-298-5437
Ranked #3 of 63 attractions in San Jose
4.5 of 5 stars 57 Reviews
Type: Children’s Museums, Science Museums
Description: Interactive adventure for children in science, technology and cultural diversity.
Useful Information: Activities for young children
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San Jose, CA
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60 reviews 60 reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

Our five year old kept running from hands on exhibit to the next one. There wasn't nearly enough time or energy to see and do everything in one visit. Even the two year old had a great time.

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Sunnyvale
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49 reviews 49 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012 via mobile

The Discovery Museum is a place for children of all ages. It helps kids understand how things work and is not only interesting, but fun. Great place to bring the kids on a hot summer day!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

Great place for the kids...easy, safe and clean. This Museum is easy to get to and easy to leave...There are many different things that are hands on for many ages. Your welcome to bring your own lunch in...how great!

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Livermore, California
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

he cant get enough of it... never wants to leave once we're there.

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Sunnyvale, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012

This museum is a great place for kids. There are a number of attractions to keep kids occupied...fire engine, ambulance, bubble making, mammoth exhibit and many many more..many have a scientific reasoning which challenges kids minds. my kids enjoyed the place thoroughly. During our visit, there were a few schools who had organised the fields trips. There is a cafe... More

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Fort Collins, CO
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

Lots to see and o if you are under 10. Very busy in school vacations so be prepared for the crowds.

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Senior Contributor
21 reviews 21 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012
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-10 stars. Doesn't deserve any stars. San Jose sux. I can't believe this is the #1 attraction. Go to San Francisci, Monterey, or Santa Cruz. Don't waste your hard earned money in this city.

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Sunnyvale, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

educational, it's more fun there for the children and adults esp having a big party.

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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2012
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Worth every cent. Exploratorium like and so much more. There are times when you can just sit and watch your kids play/explore for a long time. I would recommend ages 3-10.

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San Jose, California
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44 reviews 44 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012
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Some of the exhibits aren't interesting enough to keep kids entertained for very long so a trip here never lasts long enough. It's OK, but nothing really special.

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