Monday, July 4 – Saturday, July 9
Final Topple: Saturday, July 9, 1:30 p.m.
Join Alex as he builds a large installation of dominoes. Observe his building techniques and build your own domino sculptures! Then join us for the Final Topple on Saturday, July 9.
Alex started building dominoes in late 2011 after watching other domino builders on YouTube, and created his own channel, Flashdomino, in early 2012 which now has over 1,000 subscribers.
Tuesday, June 7 through Monday, August 8
The work featured in Bird’s Eye was created by Keys School’s elementary school artists and inspired by landscape paintings of iconic artists such as Louisa Matthíasdóttir and Claude Monet, who used color and abstracted nature in their paintings. The artists in Bird’s Eye responded to these works by first simplifying their chosen landscape scenes into shapes, working the detail back into their paintings, and then creating additional layers with tempera paint and both chalk and oil pastel.
Keys School challenges students to develop a keen intellect and a generous spirit, to advocate for themselves and others, and to honor curiosity and reflection in an increasingly hurried world. Keys School approaches art as a discovery process involving observation, imagination, experimentation, and problem solving. For more information about Keys School, please visit keysschool.org.
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. for members only.
Islabikes is coming to the Museum* with a full range of lightweight, proportionately designed children’s bikes available to try for size, along with some surprises. Children’s bicycle experts will be in attendance to answer any questions you might have.
*admission to the Museum not included or required to participate in the Islabike tour.
1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m.
Beverly Cleary’s beloved award-winning books about Ralph S. Mouse are brought to life in this series of films.
“Ralph S. Mouse”
There are too many mice at the Mountain View Inn, so Ralph must leave. He persuades his friend Ryan to take him to school, where the fun–and the danger–begin.
1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m.
Beverly Cleary’s beloved award-winning books about Ralph S. Mouse are brought to life in this series of films.
“The Mouse and the Motorcycle”
Ralph takes a motorcycle out for a spin to “open it up; see what it’ll do,” and roars off on a series of exciting and dangerous adventures.
1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m.
Beverly Cleary’s beloved award-winning books about Ralph S. Mouse are brought to life in this series of films.
“Runaway Ralph”
Join Ralph on a string of fur-raising adventures after he runs away from his home at the Mountain View Inn.
Don’t miss this funny and poignant show about the superhero inside us all. In an interactive collection of skits and songs, we’ll use the audience’s super powers to save the world from imminent destruction. Suit up…and save the world!
1:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Louis Pearl is one of the world’s leading bubble-ologists. He began in 1980 by making, demonstrating, and selling a toy called the Bubble Trumpet on a street corner in Berkeley, California. Since then he has built and sold a toy company, and toured the world, performing hundreds of shows every year.
Formerly the San Francisco Bay Area International Children’s Film Festival
More than 100 quality short films made by both professional independent and student filmmakers will be screened over the two-day Festival. Creative, exciting, informative, often amazing films from around the world include animation, live action and documentary. Check out a few of the films…or stay all day!
Students in the Museum’s award-winning BioSITE (Students Investigating Their Environment) program will show you how they monitor the health of local rivers, support citizen science, and help to keep our watershed healthy.
BioSITE is supported in part by a grant from Oracle Foundation.
Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose
presents
Friday, May 20, 2016, 6:00 p.m.
San Jose McEnery Convention Center, Grand Ballroom
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The café will only be serving Grab & Go menu options and closing at 1:00 p.m. today.
Celebrate Pi Day at Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose. On Monday 3/14, the Museum is opening the doors for a short time only – from 3:14 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Enjoy the all exhibits and special pi-themed activities. Admission is FREE!
Help us know how many people to plan for, register here for this free event.
Store Staff Pick
Spring into Gardening!
Calling all kids who like to watch things grow! We have a variety of tools that will take you from start (watching seeds sprout and grow roots), to finish (planting and tending your own garden). Happy Spring!
Prices vary: $6.98 – 12.98
Members receive a 10% discount every day, and 20% on special Members’ Discount Days!
Call (408) 673-2840 for Gift Shop information.