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Juneteenth celebration at the Children’s Discovery Museum in San Jose

CBS - KPIX NEWS
June 19, 2024

Visitors tried their hand at drumming with master drummer Pope Flyne and then made their own drums to take home at the Juneteenth Community Celebration. Six animated shorts were in the theatre for visitors to enjoy. All activities were provided by Silicon Valley African Film Festival, the museum's community partner for Juneteenth. Learn More

Creativity through the Arts, Early Childhood Development, General Museum, Inclusion & Cultural Competence

Hello from Japan! Opens Saturday, February 17

January 31, 2024

Come play on the child-sized streets of Tokyo in the bustling modern Harajuku district - think “Hello Kitty” and “Pokemon.” Explore contemporary and ancient traditions and learn about Japanese culture where the past, present and future harmoniously coexist in this new multimedia exhibition for children and families. Learn More

Creativity through the Arts, Early Childhood Development, Exhibition Development, Inclusion & Cultural Competence

Families From Diverse Backgrounds Celebrate Three Kings Day

The Mercury News
January 7, 2024

Families from diverse backgrounds and languages spoken gathered together to celebrate Three Kings Day. The 26th annual event honors the Epiphany and this year was held on the actual day, January 6. Children and parents fashioned and wore crowns, made real tortillas, and enjoyed Folklorico dance and Mariachi music. Learn More

Creativity through the Arts, Early Childhood Development, General Museum, Inclusion & Cultural Competence, Partnerships & Resource Development

Voyage to Vietnam: Celebrating the Tet Festival Opens July 8

June 29, 2023

Experience the beauty, sights and sounds of Vietnam through the Tet Festival in this interactive cultural exhibition. Try on a giant lion dance mask, select traditional flower and faux food items, dress up in an Ao Dai, and hop a Vespa - these are a few of the many exhibit experiences that showcase the rich traditions, customs and values of Vietnamese culture. Learn More

Creativity through the Arts, Early Childhood Development, Exhibition Development, General Museum, Inclusion & Cultural Competence

Museum is on “Closer Look” Radio Show

K-LOVE 107.3
March 9, 2023

Director of Marketing & Communications Joey Sanchez joins Kindra Ponzio on "Closer Look," an in-depth radio program that airs on K-LOVE 107.3, KRTY 953. and Air1 97.7 stations. Tune in here to learn more about their wide-reaching conversation about all the happenings at the museum. Learn More

Creativity through the Arts, Early Childhood Development, Environmental Stewardship, General Museum, Inclusion & Cultural Competence, Science Learning

Cultural Celebration Series Continues with Three Kings Festivities

January 1, 2019

The Epiphany – the Feast of Three Kings on January 6 is a significant holiday in many cultures and Spanish-speaking countries, marking the 12 days after Christmas when the kings arrived in Bethlehem. The traditions of family, gift-giving, music, and art and crafts are brought to life so that families of all backgrounds can explore this holiday that is familiar by many local families who grew up celebrating The Feast of the Three Kings. Learn More

Creativity through the Arts, General Museum, Inclusion & Cultural Competence, Partnerships & Resource Development

Two-Year Initiative with Immigrant Families Culminates with Traveling Installation

The Mercury News
June 3, 2018

The museum continues its cutting-edge work with immigrant communities. The latest is a compelling visual and performing arts pop-up, A Seat at the Table, traveling to South Bay events this summer. The exhibit sparks conversations and art activities around the meaning of home, heritage, identity, and shared values. It's the culmination of Common Ground, a two-year initiative funded in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Sciences to promote cultural understanding amongst immigrant families from Mexico, China, India, the Philippines, and Vietnam and the greater South Bay communities. Learn More

Community Service Learning, Creativity through the Arts, Early Childhood Development, General Museum, Inclusion & Cultural Competence

Ringing in the New Year Across the Time Zones Draws Huge Crowds

The Mercury News
January 1, 2018

New Year's Eve may be for adults, but not at the purple museum. Created in 2006 so families could ring in the new year together, the Noon Year's Eve event highlights the diverse community the museum serves with three LED-lit ball drops coinciding with time zones around the world. Fashioned after the famous New York City Times Square Ball Drop, the celebration provides a joyful occasion for all ages. Learn More

Creativity through the Arts, General Museum, Inclusion & Cultural Competence

Proud of My Family Aug. 17 & 18

August 1, 2018

The fourth annual Proud of My Family weekend celebrates all families, especially members of the LGBTQ+ community. The event supports the museum’s Inclusion and Cultural Competence strategic commitment to build awareness and understanding among people of diverse ages, backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, socioeconomic situations, religions, abilities, and family configurations. Learn More

Early Childhood Development, General Museum, Inclusion & Cultural Competence, Partnerships & Resource Development

El Día de los Tres Reyes Magos 20th Anniversary Celebration

January 5, 2018

Freddie, the camel, and Beverly, the mini-donkey, will be the star attraction in a ceremonial procession to kick off the 20th anniversary of the Three Kings weekend. The festivities will bring to life rich traditions and colorful customs of family, gift-giving, music and the arts, based on the Three Kings observances in many Spanish-speaking countries. Visitors can try their hand at papel picado, tortilla-making, sample Rosca De Reyes bread, and enjoy captivating music and dance performances. Learn More

Creativity through the Arts, General Museum, Inclusion & Cultural Competence, Partnerships & Resource Development

Museum Joins Univision 14 to Talk About Three Kings Celebration

KDTV Univision 14
January 2, 2018

Singer and Three Kings performer Gabriela Sepulveda joins the crew at the Spanish-language station Univision 14 to talk about the museum's 20th anniversary of El Dia De Los Tres Reyes, This popular program is part of the museum's Cultural Celebration Series and is held each year in early January. Learn More

Creativity through the Arts, General Museum, Inclusion & Cultural Competence, Partnerships & Resource Development

Children of the Dragon Festival 2017

March 15, 2017

As part of the museum's Cultural Celebration series, visitors will experience Vietnamese culture with lively music, colorful dances including the famous Lion Dance, and culturally rich hands-on art activities. This series supports the Inclusion and Cultural Competence strategic commitment. Learn More

Creativity through the Arts, Inclusion & Cultural Competence

Prestigious Grant Engages Immigrant Families and Children

October 25, 2016

The voices of immigrant families and children continue to inform museum work, thanks to a prestigious grant from The Institute of Museum and Library Services for the Common Ground program. This furthers the museum's strategic commitment to Inclusion and Cultural Competency. Learn More

Creativity through the Arts, Inclusion & Cultural Competence, Learning Research