Media Room Keyword family activities in san jose

Children’s Discovery Museum engages families for Juneteenth celebration

NBC Bay Area
June 19, 2024

Visitors celebrated African culture by learning how to drum, making their own drum, and watching animated short films at the Museum's fourth annual Juneteenth, in partnership with Silicon Valley African Film Festival. Learn More

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

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 Takes Kids on a Trip to the Other Side of the Globe

KCBS 740 AM
March 22, 2024

Children can travel to the island of Japan at the latest museum exhibition, Hello from Japan. Ancient culture mixes with contemporary "kawaii" culture in a captivating, fun, hands-on way. Learn More

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

Visitors Learn About Japanese Culture

Nichi Bei News
February 29, 2024

Children can explore the island of Japan and its ancient and contemporary cultures in the exhibition, Hello From Japan!, on view through Labor Day weekend. Learn More

Creativity through the Arts, Early Childhood Development, Exhibition 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

The 5th Animals Inspire Us! Program with Palo Alto Humane Society

KXSF 102.5
July 26, 2022

Director of Marketing and Communications Joey Sanchez joins Sam Pasco on "Pasco's Perspectives" on KXSF 102.5 to talk about the fifth annual Animals Inspire Us! event with the museum's partner, the Palo Alto Humane Society. Click on the 7/26/2022 episode and fast forward to 13:00 minutes. Learn More

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

Family Diversity is Celebrated at Proud of My Family

Bay Area Reporter
June 19, 2019

Contributing a positive message to the national narrative around diversity and inclusion, the museum hosted its fifth annual Proud of My Family day June 22. Rainbow-themed activities, the Silicon Valley Rainbow Women's Chorus, and partners from the LGBTQ community were on-hand to celebrate family diversity. Learn More

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

Proud of My Family Celebrates Inclusion and Diversity

June 10, 2019

Adding a positive voice to the national narrative around inclusion and diversity, the museum kicks off its fifth annual Proud of My Family event June 22. Children and adults will enjoy activities designed to celebrate all types of families, especially LGBTQ+ parents, relatives and friends. Learn More

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

Disability Initiative Launches to Provide Greater Access and Options

June 5, 2019

Visitors of all abilities will now have additional options for accessing and enjoying the museum with the launch of the museum’s Disability Initiative. This work is part of the museum’s strategic commitment, “Inclusion and Cultural Competence," and includes new universally designed automated doors, an upgrade to the Quiet Room, and the new program, "Afternoons for All Abilities" that joins the existing program, "Play Your Way," for children with Autism. Learn More

Early Childhood Development, General Museum, Inclusion & Cultural Competence