Hello from Japan!
October 5, 2019 – February 2, 2020
We’re saying Hello from Japan! Come visit Tokyo right here in San Jose and get an authentic peek into Japanese culture. From the bustling modern city streets inspired by Tokyo’s Harajuku district to the tranquil Shinto shrines connected to nature, explore the new and old traditions that coexist harmoniously in Japan.
Highlights include:
• Sing karaoke
• Smile for the photo booth camera
• Make a faux seasonal meal
• Design adorable “kawaii” mascots
• Build a bridge
• Crawl through a forest
• Encounter kami spirits
• Make a wish at a wishing tree
• And mochi, mochi more!
Don’t miss this limited-run special exhibition! Plan your visit today!
This exhibit was produced by Children’s Museum of Manhattan.
TA-DA!
Language Workshop for Children
Wednesday, July 24
Workshop times: 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, and 3:00 pm
Delight in the magic of language and culture! Learn 12 animal words (and more!) in Mandarin Chinese, Spanish, German, French and English via the latest in paper electronics, art, and music! Experience kid-sized animal cutouts, posters, and books that come to life with the touch of a finger. Enjoy a story time, craft a zoo animal from paper, and see the latest in audio books that teaches languages!
Featured music is by Jesse Lewis, four-time Grammy winning producer of Yo-Yo Ma and more!
Our beloved Big Blue Blocks are returning to the West Wing exhibit area! Join us September 7 – 22 and let your imagination guide your building!
BIRD SCULPTURES! with Jazthri
Tuesday, August 13
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
LeRoy Neiman Art Studio
Learn how artist Jazthri makes her recycled bird sculptures and create your own, too!
This event is included with Museum admission.
Music Fun Under the Sun: Masanga Marimba
Saturday, August 17
12:00 noon
Enjoy traditional and popular music from Africa and Latin America on drums, percussion, saxophone, trumpet, and 7 Zimbabwean marimbas… including marimbas of unusual size! They’ll be returning for tonight’s Lunada, so if you can’t get enough, come on back!
Bring your picnic lunch (or purchase a bite at the Museum’s FoodShed) and join us in the Museum’s outdoor amphitheatre for a live lunchtime musical experience on select Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays throughout the summer!
The amphitheatre opens at 12:00 noon and concerts begin shortly thereafter. This event is included with Museum admission.
The Spaceship That Fell In My Backyard: Ruth and Emilia
Saturday, August 10
12:00 noon
When a shiny spaceship lands in Emilia’s backyard, she meets URR from the planet Goodpa. The two learn about working together and making the world a better place as they sing their way through the day’s adventures.
Bring your picnic lunch (or purchase a bite at the Museum’s FoodShed) and join us in the Museum’s outdoor amphitheatre for a live lunchtime musical experience on select Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays throughout the summer!
The amphitheatre opens at 12:00 noon and concerts begin shortly thereafter. This event is included with Museum admission.
The Spaceship That Fell In My Backyard: Ruth and Emilia
Thursday, August 8
12:00 noon
When a shiny spaceship lands in Emilia’s backyard, she meets URR from the planet Goodpa. The two learn about working together and making the world a better place as they sing their way through the day’s adventures.
Bring your picnic lunch (or purchase a bite at the Museum’s FoodShed) and join us in the Museum’s outdoor amphitheatre for a live lunchtime musical experience on select Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays throughout the summer!
The amphitheatre opens at 12:00 noon and concerts begin shortly thereafter. This event is included with Museum admission.
Music Fun Under the Sun: Jubilee
Thursday, August 6
12:00 noon
Known for their relentless groove and breathtaking improvisation, these top young award-winning musicians bring a fresh approach to traditional bluegrass, old-time, and even work their genre-bending magic on a little jazz and funk. Jubilee is Aerie Walker, Tuki Walker, Miles Quale, and Teo Quale. They have appeared with a long list of monumental players and mentors, and the brothers were recently featured on a TEDx Talk!
Listen to their new EP Jubilee on iTunes, GooglePlay or cdbaby.com.
Bring your picnic lunch (or purchase a bite at the Museum’s FoodShed) and join us in the Museum’s outdoor amphitheatre for a live lunchtime musical experience on select Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays throughout the summer!
The amphitheatre opens at 12:00 noon and concerts begin shortly thereafter. This event is included with Museum admission.
Music Fun Under the Sun: SadzaMoto
Saturday, August 3
12:00 noon
SadzaMoto brings the traditional and contemporary sounds of Zimbabwe and Southern Africa to you on marimbas, mbira, electric guitar, bass, and drums, along with multipart vocal harmony in Shona, English and Zulu. This upbeat music delights and excites our audiences and appeals to listeners of all ages!
Bring your picnic lunch (or purchase a bite at the Museum’s FoodShed) and join us in the Museum’s outdoor amphitheatre for a live lunchtime musical experience on select Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays throughout the summer!
The amphitheatre opens at 12:00 noon and concerts begin shortly thereafter. This event is included with Museum admission.
Music Fun Under the Sun: Bay Bells
Tuesday, July 30
12:00 noon
Bay Bells, one of the nation’s longest-running community handbell ensembles, brings the beautiful music of English handbells to ever-widening audiences. Watch their teamwork in action, and be enchanted by the sounds of the bells.
Bring your picnic lunch (or purchase a bite at the Museum’s FoodShed) and join us in the Museum’s outdoor amphitheatre for a live lunchtime musical experience on select Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays throughout the summer!
The amphitheatre opens at 12:00 noon and concerts begin shortly thereafter. This event is included with Museum admission.
Happy Fourth of July!
Celebrate the Fourth with us! Make “sparklers” for your evening festivities, and stomp up a storm at our annual “Faux Fireworks” Bubble Wrap Stomp at 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m.! New this year: a “Baby Bubble Stomp” for the littlest ones to make faux fireworks in a safe environment.
In the evening, the Rotary Club of San Jose will be hosting their world-class fireworks in Discovery Meadow. Park once to visit the Museum and stay Downtown for the festivities! Find out more about the schedule and street closures by visiting www.rotaryfireworks.org.
Due to a special event, Member Hour from 11am-Noon is cancelled today. The Museum hours today are 12pm – 5pm.
For information regarding Great Big Family Play Day on September 29, click here.
Shape, squish, and splatter! It’s time to get dirty during Mud Week! International Mud Day on June 29 will kick off a whole week of exciting mud play. Bring a change of clothes!
Music Fun Under the Sun: Andy Z
Thursday, July 25
12:00 noon
Andy Z delights kids and kids-at-heart with his musical adventures. Audiences are captivated by his easy-going, fun and infectious musical style which combines his passion for music with his love of storytelling, character voices, and performance.
Bring your picnic lunch (or purchase a bite at the Museum’s FoodShed) and join us in the Museum’s outdoor amphitheatre for a live lunchtime musical experience on select Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays throughout the summer!
The amphitheatre opens at 12:00 noon and concerts begin shortly thereafter. This event is included with Museum admission.
Music Fun Under the Sun: David “PapaHugs” Sharpe
Thursday, July 20
12:00 noon
Grammy-nominee PapaHugs, aka David Sharpe, plays heart-warming songs infused with rock, blues, and country, inspired by his children and grandchildren. David has been making music for over 20 years, often with the PapaHugs Band, who together were nominated for Best Children’s Album at the 2012 Grammys.
Bring your picnic lunch (or purchase a bite at the Museum’s FoodShed) and join us in the Museum’s outdoor amphitheatre for a live lunchtime musical experience on select Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays throughout the summer!
The amphitheatre opens at 12:00 noon and concerts begin shortly thereafter. This event is included with Museum admission.
