Childrens’ Museum

Discovery Science Center Membership

One of my absolute favorite places to visit with my family is the Discovery Science Center in Santa Ana. My kids love all of the exhibits and it’s hard to get away from there in under two hours. We usually extend our visit a little longer and sneak in lunch at the Taco Bell that is located on the bottom floor of the Center. It’s a perfect place to visit on a hot summer day.
Since my family loves The Cube so much and we visit often ,we bought a membership. I’m a huge fan of memberships for any place that you love. You usually save a lot of money and in many cases your membership is tax deductible. You also have the benefits of special member days or nights. I love the member nights at the Discovery Science Center. They are held on a weekday evening and are open only to members. The kids always have a blast on the member nights.
If you’ve been thinking about buying a membership for your family – look no further.
You can buy your membership online at the Discovery Science Center until the end of March and save anywhere from $5.00 to $15.00 on the regular price.
We have the family membership which comes with admission of two designated adults and up to 4 children/grandchildren.
You can also buy and individual membership for one designated adult and one guest or a family and friends membership which has the same benefits of a family membership plus the benefit of bringing two additional guests per visit.
To enjoy the benefits just Enter Coupon Code: YT6N54 and purchase before March 31st. It’s a great deal!! To purchase online click here and for additional info on the center click here.
Here are a couple of the new exhibits that the Discovery Science Center will be hosting
Don’t Miss Out on Upcoming Exhibits… Members Visit for Free!

The Magic School Bus: Kicks Up a StormNow Through May 3
Scholastic’s The Magic School Bus Kicks Up a Storm offers interactive learning in the wacky Magic School Bus way. Create your own storm, predict the national weather forecast or build your very own thunder maker!

The Science of HockeyOpening April 2, 2009
Experience the colder side of science with The Science of Hockey featuring physics, physiology and flying pucks! No helmets required, but the icy interactives aren’t for rookies! Exhibition highlights include a Zamboni, Penalty Box and Broadcast Booth, among many others.

Bubblefest XIIIApril 4-19, 2009
The mysteries of bubbles are revealed as we explore the science behind the amazing and colorful world of bubbles. Hands-on bubble activities demonstrate a bubble’s science and math principles such as surface tension, elasticity, air pressure, molecular properties, and geometric properties, while Fan Yang’s Mega Bubble Show puts those theories to the ultimate test.

Robots and UsMay 23 – Sept 13, 2009
Robots and Us compares today’s technical realities with the pervasive robots of science fiction fantasy. Explore the sophisticated technology that underlies automated machines and gain a new appreciation for the multifaceted machine that is your own human body

Kidspace Children’s Museum- Free Admission on Family Night

The Kidspace Children’s Museum in Pasadena is a must visit for your family. Kidspace is located in Pasadena and is home to some pretty cool hands on exhibits. There is something for every child in your family- from a 4 year old and under area designed for the tiny ones to a dinosaur dig for the bigger kiddos.
The museum offers a Free Family Night the first Tuesday of the month from 4pm to 8pm. If you have not had the opportunity to visit this gem, make sure to mark your calendar for the next Free Family Night.
Free Family Night
4pm-8pm
Kidspace Children’s Museum
480 N Arroyo Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91103
For additional information about the museum click here.

Imagination Workshop- Temecula Children’s Museum

I can’t believe this is the first time I’m writing about this fantastic place. The Imagination Workshop- Temecula’s Children’s Museum is a must stop for you kiddos. The museum is located in Old Town Temecula and sure to be a hit with your kiddos. The museum centers around Professor Pennypickle and his Imagination Workshop.

Your kiddos will be able to romp around each of the themed rooms and partake in hands on exhibits and gadgets. There are several themed rooms such as The Library – the kiddos will learn about time and travel and the kitchen- the kiddos will learn all about physics and chemistry. I love places that can not only entertain my children but provide them with wonderful learning experiences.

The Temucula Children’s Museum is also a great place to visit because they break up the day into sessions. I think this is a wonderful idea because it allows you to experience the exhibits without long waits and of course it means more breathing room!!
The sessions are as follows-

Imagination Workshop – Temecula Children’s Museum hours:
Closed Mondays
Tuesday – Saturday:
Session I – 10 am to noon
Session II – 12:30 – 2:30 pm
Session III – 3 – 5:00 pm
Phineas’ Family Night – 5:30 – 7:00 pm (Fridays only)
Sunday:
Session I – 12:30 – 2:30 pm
Session II – 3 – 5:00 pm

Admission is 4.50 for guests 3 years of age and older. Not only is it a great place to visit but it’s also great on the wallet!!

I hope you can all make time to visit the museum with your family and enjoy the rest of the day in beautiful Old Town Temecula!!

The museum is located at 42081 Main Street, Old Town Temecula, CA 92590. For additional information click here. I hope you can visit soon and enjoy some time in beautiful Temecula!!