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Children's Discovery Museum of North County
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Children's Discovery Museum of North County

Escondido, CA

★★★★★4.6(1,236 Google reviews)

Hands-on museum for young kids with art studios, a toddler area, water play, and rotating exhibits.

Good for

  • Ages 0–2

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320 N Broadway, Escondido, CA 92025, USA

(760) 233-7755

Open nowToday: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM

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~$12-14 per person

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What visitors say

  • Wandering in Paradise★★★★★

    So much fun at the Children’s Museum of Discovery in Escondido! Lots of play activities including blocks, play kitchen, water fountain, sand pits, books as well as a plant garden, a fish tank, and a turtle. There are guided lessons and art activities. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The indoor area is a nice temperature and many shaded outdoor activities. We paid $42 for one child and two adults. Recommend!

    2 months ago

  • Mich I★★★★

    Fun kids museum with various activities. Since most places are free under 2, it was a bummer to have to pay for a toddler between 1-2 years old. The tickets are quite pricey for a 1 year old, but it's valid all day I believe. It gets pretty busy in the mornings then clears up around noon/lunchtime. The outdoor area is the best part in my opinion, most of it is covered so it's a nice place to play even in the summer. My toddler liked the water table and garden. Parking lot is very small.

    a month ago

  • Mel H★★★★

    Quaint and I think greatest for 5 and under. LOVE their little garden. My kids enjoyed that one thoroughly.

    2 months ago

  • Klint Johnson★★★★★

    A really fun place for children. Perfect for ages 2 to 8, or maybe even a little older depending upon their attitude. Not very large, but plenty of activities to explore and learn from. Most very young children are too young to grasp the science concepts at each station, but they will receive some didactic experience with the forces and grow in curiosity and understanding. It has most stations that other regional discovery centers have, it’s just a much smaller facility - which is perfect for small children with short legs:-). Reading nook Aquarium Outdoor xylophone Outdoor stage Wind tunnel Large Lite brite Nature exhibits Magnet and Metal Ball drop Plenty of building stations Large low chalk board Etc… All my younger kids loved it. Not for teens! Perfect for young children.

    a year ago

  • Cesar Contreras★★★★★

    Good place to bring the kids for hands on learning. Nice and comfortable and not overcrowded, very safe for all kids. Outside area is awesome! Kids love the wind tunnel! Update 2022: we continue to love this place, kids want to explore every little detail available. They have great crafts that include science. You need to go! They have changed the layout, new pictures included.

    4 years ago

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