May 1, 2019
Education innovator and author Milton Chen believes in education. Just not in the traditional sense. For nearly four decades, he's been on the cutting edge of research - advocating for teaching to keep pace with changes in society and how children learn. Chen is this year's 20th Legacy for Children Award honoree. Learn MoreMedia Room Strategic Initiative Early Childhood Development
The Mercury News
April 12, 2019
Community Service Learning, Early Childhood Development, Environmental Stewardship, General Museum, Partnerships & Resource Development, Science Learning
April 2, 2019
Did you know that over 70% of the planet is covered by the sea? Or that the Pacific Ocean covers over half the globe? Environmental and science organizations will be at Children’s Discovery Museum April 9 – 13 answering these questions and sparking more with hands-on science activities during Question Quest week. This year’s theme, Blue Planet, celebrates the 25th anniversary of BioSITE (Students Investigating Their Environment), the museum’s field-based environmental science program where students learn watershed ecology and environmental stewardship. Learn MoreEarly Childhood Development, Environmental Stewardship, General Museum, Partnerships & Resource Development, Science Learning
The Mercury News
December 3, 2018
Creativity through the Arts, Early Childhood Development, Inclusion & Cultural Competence, Partnerships & Resource Development
ABC 7 News
November 20, 2018
Community Service Learning, Creativity through the Arts, Early Childhood Development, Science Learning
Silicon Valley Business Journal
November 16, 2018
Community Service Learning, Creativity through the Arts, Early Childhood Development, Environmental Stewardship, Exhibition Development, General Museum, Health Promotion, Inclusion & Cultural Competence, Learning Research, Partnerships & Resource Development, Science Learning
October 1, 2018
After a two-year national tour to promote understanding of the Vietnamese culture, the exhibition Voyage to Vietnam: Celebrating the Tet Festival returns home. The exhibition was developed by the museum with the help of 10 community leaders who consulted on the two-year process to ensure cultural authenticity. It was made possible through a highly competitive national initiative by the Freeman Foundation Asian Culture Exhibit Series. Learn MoreCreativity through the Arts, Early Childhood Development, Exhibition Development, General Museum, Inclusion & Cultural Competence, Learning Research, Partnerships & Resource Development
September 10, 2018
Local children and adults will gain skills in how to enjoy and participate in outdoor recreation thanks to “Happy Trails.” This innovative program launched by Children’s Discovery Museum and funded by Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority aims to narrow the “nature gap” by removing barriers for inner-city families. According to CalEnviroScreen, an analysis of California communities and the environment, some of the most environmentally disadvantaged communities are within a five-mile radius of the museum and likely lack exposure to the positive health benefits of nature. This program intends to change that. Learn MoreCommunity Service Learning, Early Childhood Development, Environmental Stewardship, Partnerships & Resource Development, Science Learning
KGO Bay Area LIFE
June 10, 2018
Creativity through the Arts, Early Childhood Development, Environmental Stewardship, General Museum, Health Promotion, Inclusion & Cultural Competence, Science Learning
The Mercury News
June 3, 2018
Community Service Learning, Creativity through the Arts, Early Childhood Development, General Museum, Inclusion & Cultural Competence
May 1, 2018
This year's Legacy for Children Award honoree is out-of-this-world. Former astronaut and local resident Steve Smith is a remarkable role model who inspires young people to pursue their dreams with confidence, tenacity, and courage. After four rejections from NASA, Smith was accepted into the astronaut program at age 33. At 35 he traveled into space and became one of America's most experienced astronauts who now captivates audiences around the country as a motivational speaker. Learn MoreEarly Childhood Development, General Museum, Partnerships & Resource Development, Science Learning
April 2, 2018
Ever wondered how important insects are to everyday life? Or just how fast falcons fly? Or what plants attract pollinators? Discover these answers and more during Question Quest: A Week of Investigating Your World April 9 - 13. Citizen science in action! Learn MoreEarly Childhood Development, Environmental Stewardship, Exhibition Development, General Museum, Partnerships & Resource Development, Science Learning
The Mercury News
February 5, 2018
Creativity through the Arts, Early Childhood Development, Inclusion & Cultural Competence