Performances at 1:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
A love of dance creates a powerful connection between two very different worlds in this original performance created by choreographer and dance artist Isabella “Jay” Torres, and performed by young dancers who are differently abled. It tells the story of her journey from a small town through trials and challenges until she meets and teaches her beloved students with Autism and Down Syndrome.
Sunday, March 24
11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Draw and paint your favorite recipe with artist Tiffany Lin in this Seat at the Table activity!
Join us for a special Storytime Pajama Party! Meet Pete the Cat, Potter the Otter, and Max Rhymes at live readings of your favorite books with your favorite characters. Come sip hot cocoa and enjoy stories, activities, and the entire Museum after hours!
Friday, March 1
6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
$20/person for Non-Members
$5/person for Members
Youth Artists Explore Language & Cultural Identity
January 7 – May 3
International Mother Language Day is a world-wide annual observance celebrated on February 21 to promote awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity. The Alborz Farsi School, in its second annual juried exhibit, has invited young artists to explore what language means to them in the exhibit Mother Tongue. The exhibit features the original entries of the top 33 finalists.
Youth Artists Explore Language & Cultural Identity
International Mother Language Day is a world-wide annual observance celebrated on February 21 to promote awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity. The Alborz Farsi School, in its first annual juried exhibit, has invited young artists to explore what language means to them in Mother Tongue. The exhibit features the original entries of the top 30 finalists and a digital gallery showcase of all of the participants.
Our apologies, due to a large event at the Convention Center that conflicts with our event, this Play Your Way event has been cancelled. These were unforeseen circumstances out of the Museum’s control. Thank you for your understanding! Please join us on April 27th for our next Play Your Way!
Play Your Way is a special event designed for children with autism, ages 2-15, and their families, including professional resources for parents. Enjoy the entire museum supervised by our trained employees and volunteers.
Saturday, February 29 Buy Tickets Open Flyer
5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Play Your Way is a special event designed for children with autism, ages 2-15, and their families, including professional resources for parents. Enjoy the entire museum supervised by our trained employees and volunteers.
We will be partnering again with Autism Social Communities for fun and engaging sensory activities.
SPECIAL FEATURE: Performances by Heroes Outreach Team and Latizmo Dancers from the College of Adaptive Arts!
PLUS Jonathan Ebel will be here to sign his newly released book “The Rise of Pepe.”
Saturday, September 7
5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Play Your Way is a special event designed for children with autism, ages 2-15, and their families, including professional resources for parents. Enjoy the entire museum supervised by our trained employees and volunteers.
Space is limited, so reserve your spot now! Register
April 27, 2019 Register
5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Play Your Way is a special event designed for children with autism, ages 2-15, and their families, including professional resources for parents. Enjoy the entire museum supervised by our trained employees and volunteers.
With Artist Julia Goodman
Saturday, January 26th
10am – 4pm in the Art Loft
Julia Goodman will teach you a creative way to make paper butterflies with minimal equipment and maximum fun. Take home your very own handmade paper butterfly!
Julia Goodman is an artist and educator who works with humble and visceral materials to consider personal, political and ecological cycles. Goodman’s recent exhibitions include The Contemporary Jewish Museum (San Francisco, CA), Saint Mary’s College (Notre Dame, IN), The Poetry Foundation (Chicago, IL), San Jose Institute for Contemporary Art, and the Center for Book Arts (New York, NY). Her residencies include the JB Blunk Residency, Recology SF (The Dump), Angelic Organics (a biodynamic CSA in Illinois) and the Salina Art Center. Julia received her MFA from California College of the Arts and her BA in International Relations and Peace & Justice Studies from Tufts University.
Learn more at www.jagoodman.com!
This event is included with Museum admission. This program is supported in part by a Cultural Affairs Grants from the City of San Jose.
Monday, January 21
12:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m., and 3:30 p.m.
Diane Ferlatte brings her considerable acting and musical skills to a program of stories and songs that honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on this day of celebration. Ms. Ferlatte is well respected for preserving folk history, culture, and values through the oral tradition.
This event is included with Museum admission. Buy your tickets today!
Monday, January 20
12:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m., and 3:30 p.m.
Diane Ferlatte brings her considerable acting and musical skills to a program of stories and songs that honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on this day of celebration. Ms. Ferlatte is well respected for preserving folk history, culture, and values through the oral tradition.
This event is included with Museum admission. Buy your tickets today!
Come play at Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose on January 4th, 5th, or 6th and get a free ticket for the Playoff Fan Central! The Museum will be open from 10am – 2pm on January 4 – 6 to accommodate concerts in Discovery Meadow. So come play at the Museum and then go to the Playoff Fan Central at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center with your free ticket!
Find out more information about downtown logistics during the 2019 College Football Playoff National Championship!
Wings, Alas, Cánh will build throughout its duration and will feature wing-inspired art, created by visitors and Museum staff, that explores the concept of migration.
Wings, Alas, Cánh will build throughout its duration and will feature wing-inspired art, created by visitors and Museum staff, that explores the concept of migration.