Two floors' worth of exhibits and activities include a history of bubbles, face painting and all sorts of things to keep children busy and thinking. The museum is a giant, jagged purple building straddling Guadalupe River Park, so picnics are a common plan for visitors. CDM is right on the light rail station, which makes public transportation a snap.

The purpose of Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose is to serve the needs of children, families and schools as a center for learning and discovery.

Interactive adventure for children in science, technology and cultural diversity