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Museum Ditches Sodas, French Fries, and Hot Dogs

The David and Lucile Packard Foundation
June 1, 2016

The beautifully transformed cafe, FoodShed, is now aligned with the museum's strategic commitment, Childhood Obesity Prevention, and healthy eating and active living goals. Learn More

Early Childhood Development, Health Promotion

City Council Proposes Funds for Lactation Room

NBC Bay Area 11
May 31, 2016

The museum's commitment to early childhood education prompts the construction of a private lactation room for nursing mothers and their children. San Jose Councilmember Ash Kalra lobbies for funding in the city's 16-17 budget to support the project. Learn More

Early Childhood Development, Health Promotion, Partnerships & Resource Development

First Graders Help Prep Soil for Outdoor Expansion

The Mercury News
November 16, 2016

More than 100 first-graders tossed seeds into the bare ground at the groundbreaking for what will be Bill's Backyard: Bridge to Nature. This half-acre outdoor learning environment will connect kids to nature and provide endless opportunities of fun and learning in the natural world. Learn More

Early Childhood Development, Environmental Stewardship, Exhibition Development, Science Learning

Popular Children’s Museum Heading Outdoors

NBC Bay Area 11
November 16, 2016

More than 100 first graders tossed seeds into the bare ground in preparation for the construction of Bill's Backyard: Bridge to Nature. This new space will connect kids to nature for fun and learning with a lookout tower, fort building area, a dig pit, a tree climbing structure linked with a suspension bridge and much more. Learn More

Early Childhood Development, Environmental Stewardship, Exhibition Development, Science Learning

Food Entrepreneur Sam Kass Dedicates FoodShed

February 17, 2016

Former White House Senior Policy Advisor for Nutrition and Chef Sam Kass dedicates FoodShed as a new educational space for healthy eating, declaring the end of sodas, pizza and hot dogs at the museum. Learn More

Early Childhood Development, Health Promotion