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New Bilingual Exhibition Supports Early Brain Development

Early Learning Nation
April 7, 2022

Spanish-speaking families will feel right at home enjoying the museum's bilingual exhibit, AlegreMENTE | Happy Brain: Celebrating Early Connections through May 1. Made possible by the National Institutes of Health’s Science Education Partnership Award, AlegreMENTE originated at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) with the goal of exploring early brain development through music, dance, games, storytelling, and everyday interactions. Learn More

Creativity through the Arts, Early Childhood Development, General Museum, Inclusion & Cultural Competence, Learning Research, Partnerships & Resource Development

It’s Squeaky Clean Fun for Discovery Duck

NBC Bay Area
March 21, 2022

Discovery Duck got spruced up in anticipation of a busy spring and summer. It was a sudsy good time for the feathered friend and her caretakers. Learn More

Creativity through the Arts, Early Childhood Development, General Museum

Museum Teams Up with Santa County Public Health Department

ABC 7 News
December 31, 2021

The museum and Santa Clara County Health Department have teamed up to help busy families get vaccinated by offering free pop-up clinics and a free pass to every family who gets a shot. Learn More

Early Childhood Development, General Museum, Health Promotion, Partnerships & Resource Development, Science Learning

Museum Set to Welcome Visitors Back Inside

The Mercury News
March 30, 2021

Santa Clara County has shifted to the orange tier and that's good news for the museum. After being closed for more than a year, families will be able to enjoy the inside of the museum and Bill's Backyard, starting April 1. Capacity is limited to 25 percent and there are a number of health and safety protocols in place to protect visitors and staff. Learn More

Early Childhood Development, General Museum

Purple Museum Opens After Long Closure

San Francisco Chronicle
March 25, 2021

A children's museum is a lonely and quiet place without children inside. But that's about to change. The venerable children's museum is opening its door after a long13-month closure, offering much-needed joy and learning for children and families. Learn More

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Children’s Discovery Museum Prepares to Welcome Back Visitors

The Mercury News
September 24, 2020

Donning a purple mask, the perched Discovery Duck is welcoming back visitors to the venerable children's museum starting October 9. A number of health and safety measures have been put in place to open Bill's Backyard with two play sessions per day. Learn More

Early Childhood Development, General Museum

Museum Announces Access and Inclusion Initiative

imp inpark Magazine
June 19, 2019

Visitors of all abilities will now have additional options for accessing Children's Discovery Museum. This initiative advances our most deeply held values of access and inclusion for all members of the community,” said Marilee Jennings, executive director of Children’s Discovery Museum. “These efforts build upon our existing initiative work with the Autism, LGBTQ, and immigrant communities.” Learn More

Early Childhood Development, General Museum, Health Promotion, Inclusion & Cultural Competence, Learning Research

Bay Area LIFE Features Purple Museum

KGO Bay Area LIFE
June 10, 2018

KGO's Bay Area LIFE captured the purple museum in action in May, filming and interviewing happy visitors of all ages. The result? This fabulous feature ran twice on Channel 7's weekly lifestyle and entertainment show. Learn More

Creativity through the Arts, Early Childhood Development, Environmental Stewardship, General Museum, Health Promotion, Inclusion & Cultural Competence, Science Learning