San Francisco Chronicle
March 25, 2021
Creativity through the Arts, Early Childhood Development, General Museum, Inclusion & Cultural Competence, Learning Research, Science Learning
San Francisco Chronicle
March 25, 2021
Creativity through the Arts, Early Childhood Development, General Museum, Inclusion & Cultural Competence, Learning Research, Science Learning
The Mercury News
September 24, 2020
July 15, 2019
Visitors will now have a newly refurbished artmaking space to explore their creativity and express themselves thanks to a $250,000 grant from the Good Tidings and the LeRoy Neiman and Janet Byrne Neiman Foundation. Learn MoreCreativity through the Arts, Early Childhood Development, General Museum
imp inpark Magazine
June 19, 2019
Early Childhood Development, General Museum, Health Promotion, Inclusion & Cultural Competence, Learning Research
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 MoreEarly Childhood Development, General Museum, Inclusion & Cultural Competence
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 MoreThe 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
American Alliance of Museums Blog
April 1, 2019
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 MoreCreativity through the Arts, General Museum, Inclusion & Cultural Competence, Partnerships & Resource Development
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
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