Children's Discovery Museum of the Desert

08/22/2026

Today's a great day to make a memory. ❤️

Some of childhood's best moments aren't planned. They're discovered.

A tower that finally stands.

A climb to the very top.

A science experiment that surprises everyone.

A laugh that echoes through the museum.

Come spend the day exploring, laughing, and making memories together.

Open today 9:00 AM–4:00 PM

This is DISCOVERY.

08/21/2026

Weekend plans? We've got an idea. 💜

Trade screens for discovery.

Trade errands for exploration.

Trade "I'm bored, " for "Watch this!"

Whether your child loves to climb, build, imagine, experiment, create, or simply explore- there's something waiting for them here.

Come spend a few hours making memories together.

📍Open Friday & Saturday
🕘 9:00 AM–4:00 PM

This is DISCOVERY.

08/20/2026

Thank you Koolfog Misting Systems for this shoutout and for helping keep our littles cool all year long!

Now that’s one cool crayon! 🖍️💦 The Children's Discovery Museum of the Desert gave Koolfog this colorful recognition for donating a misting system. We’re proud to help keep young minds cool while they play, explore, and discover!
Thank you, CDMOD; we love it! 🧡

08/19/2026

Some of the best classrooms don't have four walls.

When children are free to experiment, build, ask questions, and work together...
Learning comes naturally.

If your child loves to discover, there are endless opportunities to explore at the Children's Discovery Museum of the Desert.

Every question asked. Every idea tested. Every "Look what I made!"...is another step toward a lifelong love of learning.

This is DISCOVERY.

📍Open until 4:00 PM today.

08/18/2026

Sometimes the biggest discoveries come from the smallest hands.

Every tower that falls...

Every puzzle piece that fits...

Every "I did it!"...builds confidence that lasts far beyond childhood.

There's no rush here.

Just time to explore, create, and grow.

❤️ This is DISCOVERY.

08/17/2026

School is back...but discovery is just getting started. 🍎

While big brothers and sisters head back to class, the museum becomes the perfect place for our youngest explorers.

Toddlers learn differently.

They learn by touching, building, climbing, by asking, "Why?", by playing.

Whether you're spending the day with your preschooler, your homeschool student, or your grandchild, there's a whole museum waiting to be discovered.

Learning doesn't only happen in a classroom.

This is DISCOVERY.

08/15/2026

Some weekends are for catching up.

Some are for making memories.

❤️

Come climb. Come build. Come laugh. Come discover something new together.

We'll take care of the fun.

📍Open today
9 AM–4 PM

08/14/2026

Weekend plans? We've got an idea. 💜

Spend the day where curiosity is encouraged...

Where climbing is learning...

Where building is experimenting...

Where stories spark imagination...

And where the words "Can we stay a little longer?" are heard almost every day.

Whether it's your first visit or your fiftieth, there's always something new to discover together.

We'll be here, ready to play.

📍 Children's Discovery Museum of the Desert
🕘 Open Saturday 9:00 AM–4:00 PM

This is DISCOVERY.

08/13/2026

Meet two of our most popular museum residents... 🐢❤️

Smiley and Abigail aren't just tortoises—they're patient teachers.

During Tortie Time, children can get up close, learn fascinating facts, ask questions, and even have the chance to gently touch these amazing desert animals.

It's often one of those moments that starts with...

"Can I pet a tortoise?"...and ends with..."Did you know tortoises can live for more than 100 years?!"

That's what discovery looks like.

🐢 Tortie Time
🕥Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 10:30 AM
Included with museum admission.

This is DISCOVERY.

📍 Children's Discovery Museum of the Desert | Rancho Mirage

08/13/2026

Thank you NBC Palm Springs for featuring our fundraiser for The Eyes of Discovery Mural. For information on how to buy a tile for your family or business, visit our website www.cdmod.org.

https://www.facebook.com/100064174716500/posts/1486209266861550/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Thank you to our Discovery Alliance Leadership Circle supporters at the $1000 level:


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Before You Visit Please complete the online waiver before you arrive to save time at check-in. Complete Waiver Summer Hours Monday – Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Sunday: Closed Admission Members: FREE Please be prepared to show photo identification. General Admission: $19.95 per person (Ages 1 an...