Tourism: Museums

Join us for our brand new event: Stories of Us!

Little ones and their families are invited to experience the richness of San Diego’s diversity through storytimes, musical presentations, or hands-on activities with local community members to create meaningful discussions and insights into the many cultures they may encounter in their lives.

Tuesday, September 26 | 10am – 11am
Learn the stories of San Diego’s Indigenous people with ‘ataaxum Pomkwaan. Families will enjoy an interactive sing-along and an oral story of How the Stinkbug Came to be Black.

Included with Museum admission. No registration required.

Join us onsite for Fun Animal Friday with Pacific Animal Productions, Friday September 29 from 10am to 12pm.

Pacific Animal Productions will be introducing our guests to a hedgehog, ferret, and chinchilla!

The event will include a live presentation, meet & greet, storytime, special craft, and more!
Included with Museum admission. No registration required.

**Petting is entirely contingent upon the animals’ well-being. We recommend arriving at the Museum early to maximize your chances of meeting the animals.

Are you ready for an intergalactic adventure? Explore the solar system with Jet Propulsion through special interactive activities and storytime.

Participate in a socially-distanced photo opportunity*, special crafts, and storytime.

This event is free with Museum Admission.

*Socially-distanced photo opportunity with the costume character is subject to availability and weather permitting.

Play is foundational to learning in early childhood education. It is the cornerstone of development – a necessity. On November 9, join San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum for STEMposium: The Power of Play! Designed to spark your love of learning and stretch your thinking, we will explore the practical applications of play in education and more broadly, human development. Registration includes a full day of learning from experts in the field, lunch, and networking opportunities. Speakers and panelists will present on the power of play with topics ranging from the different types of play, the importance of equitable play, the significance of low-stakes play, even in adulthood, and more!