Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose (San Jose)

Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose in San Jose: best for ages 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12; $22 adult 18–59 and child 1–17 · $20 senior 60+ · free infant under 1 (ticket still required).

Address180 Woz Way, San Jose, CA 95110

HoursSchool-year: Tue–Fri 9:30am–1pm; Sat–Sun 9:30am–4:30pm; closed Mon

Prices$22 adult 18–59 and child 1–17 · $20 senior 60+ · free infant under 1 (ticket still required)

Price notesHours/pricing as listed for Sept 2026 school-year schedule in summaries of the official hours-pricing page; re-check for summer schedule.

Age notesPricing from age 1; exhibits (WaterWays, Bill's Backyard) skew to younger children — teen fit Not confirmed.

BookingPlay-session model on weekends in some schedules — check official calendar for session times.

Suggested timeAbout 3 hours

AccessibilityNot confirmed in this pass; do not badge.

ParkingPaid lots near Woz Way / SAP Center area — fee varies on event days, Not confirmed on official page captured.

Hours in detailSchool year: Saturday-Sunday 9:30 AM-4:30 PM; weekday closing CONFLICTS on the museum’s own pages - the main FAQ (updated 2026-10-16) lists Tuesday-Friday 9:30 AM-1:00 PM while the Membership FAQ (updated 2026-09-02) lists Tuesday-Friday 9:30 AM-12:30 PM; both are recorded. Summer: Tuesday-Sunday 9:30 AM-4:30 PM. Closed most Mondays.

Tickets & bookingAdvance tickets are not required but are recommended for busy days; buy only via the museum’s official Blackbaud ticketing site - tickets from third-party resellers may be counterfeit and will not be honored. Tickets are non-refundable. Members need no reservation. Every person entering must be accounted for; children under 1 are free but still need a ticket.

AccessibilityExhibit spaces are wheelchair accessible with multi-sensory, layered experiences; disability permit parking is available in surrounding lots, with limited free permit parking in the drop-off zone on the museum’s west side (enter Woz Way from Almaden). Designated service animals are allowed; support animals are not.

Sensory notesPlay Your Way evening events are designed for children ages 2-15 on the autism spectrum. Sound-reducing headsets are available at Admissions. The museum names Tuesday during the school year as generally the quietest visiting time.

Verified perk: Museums for All — $5 admissionCalFresh/SNAP EBT card + photo ID: $5 per person for up to four people, in person only, as summarised from the museum's own hours/pricing information.

Verified perk: Discover & Go — San Jose / Santa Clara County librariesSan Jose Public Library and Santa Clara County Library District both participate in Discover & Go-style library museum-pass access in the Bay Area (program developed by Contra Costa County Library; Alameda County Library also lists Discover & Go). Venue coverage, guest counts and advance-booking windows vary by library system and by venue and were NOT enumerated on a captured official page in this pass — verify on your own library's Discover & Go portal before promising a pass for this venue. This is a deliberately partial perk record.

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Venue details last verified November 5, 2026 against official sources. Hours and prices change — check the official site before you go. FamilyDay AI is a free planning tool for parents; we list only facts we have verified, and we never invent ratings or reviews.

Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose — San Jose, California

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