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What's New
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Mammoth Discovery!
Grab the family and get ready to be amazed by the 16-foot tall mammoth that ambled into Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose. A replica based on bones found along the Guadalupe River near the San Jose Airport, this large creature gives us a sense of the way life used to be in Silicon Valley. Children's Discovery Museum's newest exhibition, Mammoth Discovery!, will spark the scientist within each of us to make discoveries, find out more and share stories of our explorations. Uncover a new world as you dig for fossils, compare teeth, learn about the creatures that roamed San Jose during the Ice Age, and become a scientist yourself.
And there's more! From photos of the original fossil excavation and projection art displayed throughout San Jose, to flying mammoths, you won't want to miss all the Mammoth excitement. 'Like' CDM on Facebook and check out CDM's blog to get the latest and greatest news about what it takes to bring an Ice Age animal to life.
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Imagination Playground
Now Open!
The giant blue foam blocks are back for your building pleasure. Stop in and surprise us with your creativity!
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Biking in the City
Monday, February 20th – Friday, February 24th
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Join CDM for a fun-filled week geared to get you on your bike and on the road. The Museum will offer bike skills and safety presentations, bike and helmet giveaways, bike decorating, and a tricycle obstacle course for little riders. CDM will also be showcasing some old and unusual bikes, distributing information about safe cycling routes, hooking you up with local riding support groups, and more! Don't miss a special performance with Joanie Leeds on Tuesday, February 21st. See "Theatre Experiences" for details.
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San Jose Reads
Sunday, February 26th
1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Silicon Valley Reads, the program that requests that everyone in Santa Clara County read the same books at the same time, has selected Todd Parr's "It's Okay to e Different" for the younger set. As a special treat, author Todd Parr will read his book for visitors on Sunday, February 26th only.
Look for more celebrity readers on Sundays in March.
Silicon Valley Reads is presented by Santa Clara County Library, Santa Clara County Office of Education, and San Jose Public Library Foundation. For more information, please see their Web site.
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Theatre Experiences
A potpourri of programs including drop-in workshops, live performances, and films is offered in The Lee and Diane Brandenburg Theatre and outdoor Cadence Amphitheatre.
Learn more
The Papahugs Band
Saturday, January 21st
1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Diane Ferlatte
"The Dream of a King"
Monday, January 16th
12:30 p.m. – 1:15 p.m., 2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
The Brian Waite Band
"The Land that Rock Forgot"
Saturday, February 11th
1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Joanie Leeds
Tuesday, February 21st
1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Charlie Hope
Saturday, February 25th
1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Big Screen Sundays
More than Movies
Snowflake Bentley
Sundays in January, except January 8th and 29th
1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., and 3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Antarctic Antics
Sundays in February, except February 26th
2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., and 3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Learn more
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Kids' Garden
Kids' Garden is closed and will re-open on Tuesday, March 17th.
Fall is a time to celebrate harvest, rake leaves, and wait for winters chill. Come out into the Kids' Garden for one last visit before we close for the winter season.
Garden Activities
Morning Chores (first hour of the garden day)
Afternoon Activities (last two hours of the garden day)
Watering the Kids' Garden (last hour of the garden day)
Visit CDM's Buzzing Bee Hive
CDM's bees are the happiest bees in town! In three months, they have grown to fill a three-level bee house…and they're busy, busy, busy every day. Come check it out.
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CDM Green Scene
CDM wants to help you reduce, reuse, recycle, and RE-THINK your impact on the world. Find out about the many ways you can be part of the "green" community.
Green Days
Saturday, February 18th
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
It's Easy Being Green! Discover what you can do to protect our resources and our planet…every day. Learn new ways to reduce waste, explore creative ideas on how to reuse materials, find out where to recycle, and re-think ways to change your habits to build a stronger Green Community.
Kids' Café
Check out the"Kids" Café" which features compostable tableware.
Café discount days
Save 15% on café purchases on Thursday, January 5th, Tuesday, January 17th, Wednesday, February 1st, and Wednesday, February 16th.
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Art Matters
Learn more about The Art Loft activities
For ages 4 -10 and their caregivers; siblings welcome
Open daily until 4:00 p.m.
January: Crumple, fold, twist, coil, wet and sculpt.
On View:
Journey, a short film by artist JD Beltran
5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. nightly
The short film, Journey, was produced as a companion to a public artwork, Portal, which is projected nightly at the corner of W. San Fernando St. and S. Almaden Blvd. in Downtown San Jose.
Art Gallery
Gingerbread House Showcase
through Sunday, January 8, 2012
View gingerbread houses made by children and families courtesy of the Los Altos Recreation Department.
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Keeping the Purple Doors Open
Every dollar collected at Admissions must be matched by a dollar and a half contribution from generous supporters to maintain our high quality visitor experience at Children's Discovery Museum.
Generous donors and sponsors make it possible for us to present entertaining and informative cultural events like Diwali Festival of Lights, Children of the Dragon, Lunar New Year, and El Dia de Los Tres Reyes Magos . Through these celebrations, children are introduced to the many peoples and traditions of our Silicon Valley community.
Give Anytime. You'll feel great knowing you've made a difference for the children of our community!
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For more information and events, please visit our calendar.
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Member Benefit:
After Hours Celebrations
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Shopping Bag
Don’t miss these Members’ Discount Days for 20% savings in the Store:
Thursday, November 10th, and Tuesday, November 22nd, and Wednesday, December 7th, and December 21st
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