The Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose was opened to the public in June of 1990 in downtown San Jose along Woz Way , which is named in honor of Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, one of the museum's primary donors. It is housed within a 52,000-square foot building constructed by Mexico City-based architect Ricardo Legorreta and serves as a family educational and discovery center for preschool and elementary-aged children.

The museum has been the recipient of a number of national children's museum awards, including an Excellence in Exhibitions honor from the American Association of Museums. Exhibits focus on science, arts, and civics topics such as water, bubbles, fossils, and architecture, with interactive theater and farmer's market exhibits that allow young visitors to role play. An art gallery is also offered, along with a variety of changing exhibitions in the museum's west wing.

The Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose, 180 Woz Way, San Jose, CA 95110, Phone: 408-298-5437

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