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Best Science Centers & Discovery Zones

Discover the best science centers & discovery zones for kids in Scotts Valley.

The Santa Cruz Children’s Museum of Discovery

The Santa Cruz Children’s Museum of Discovery

Visit this great place for kids and families!

1855 41st Ave #10, Capitola, CA 95010

Rodin Sculpture Garden

Rodin Sculpture Garden

Famed sculptor's work in outdoor setting. Garden at Stanford's Cantor Arts Center showing 20 statues by famed sculptor Rodin (open all hours).

Palo Alto, CA 94304, United States

Discovery Center LLNL

Discovery Center LLNL

Visit this great place for kids and families!

7000 East Ave, Livermore, CA 94550

CuriOdyssey

CuriOdyssey

Science & wildlife center for kids. Museum for kids focusing on environmental science & wildlife with indoor exhibits & an outdoor zoo.

1651 Coyote Point Dr, San Mateo, CA 94401

Imagination City

Imagination City

Visit this great place for kids and families!

448 Hillsdale Shopping Ctr, San Mateo, CA 94403

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center

Theater & interactive exhibit gallery. Educational multimedia exhibits include theater, touch pools & a remotely operated underwater robot.

35 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, United States

Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History

Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History

Free exhibitions on regional wildlife. Nature museum offering exhibits on birds, insects, plants & other wildlife, plus free admission.

165 Forest Ave, Pacific Grove, CA 93950, United States

Seymour Marine Discovery Center

Seymour Marine Discovery Center

Aquarium & interactive science museum. Interactive marine science museum & aquarium, with hands-on exhibits, a touch pool & a gift shop.

100 McAllister Way, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Sulphur Creek Nature Center

Sulphur Creek Nature Center

Wildlife rehabilitations & education. This wildlife rehabilitation facility offers educational programs & a discovery center for kids.

1801 D St, Hayward, CA 94541

Monterey County Youth Museum

Monterey County Youth Museum

Children's museum with hands-on exhibits. This colorful museum for toddlers & bigger kids features interactive exhibits with a local theme.

425 Washington St, Monterey, CA 93940

Virtual Science Center

Virtual Science Center

Visit this great place for kids and families!

2855 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose, CA 95128, United States

Quest Science Center

Quest Science Center

Visit this great place for kids and families!

Quest Plaza, 2111 Railroad Ave, Livermore, CA 94550, United States

De Anza College Planetarium

De Anza College Planetarium

Venue for astronomy & laser shows. This large planetarium offers educational astronomy shows & entertaining laser displays.

21250 Stevens Creek Blvd Parking Lot E, Cupertino, CA 95014

Computer History Museum

Computer History Museum

Devices dating back to the 1940s. Exhibits on early computers, the growth of the Internet, industry pioneers & more.

1401 N Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View, CA 94043, United States

Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo

Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo

Hands-on science & nature exhibits. Child-oriented venue with animals like birds & turtles, plus interactive educational exhibits.

1451 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Wildlife, plant & archaeology exhibits. Galleries & interactive programs exploring flora, fauna, geology & peoples native to the Bay Area.

1305 E Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Discovery Meadow

Discovery Meadow

Children's museum & sizable green space. Children's museum situated atop a sprawling green lawn used for summer festivals.

180 Woz Way, San Jose, CA 95110

The Tech Interactive

The Tech Interactive

Interactive displays & an IMAX theater. Accessible, hands-on exhibits for all ages in a spacious facility, plus an attached IMAX theater.

201 S Market St, San Jose, CA 95113

Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose

Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose

Shows, workshops & interactive exhibits. Children of all ages explore more than 150 interactive exhibits including a full-size fire truck.

180 Woz Way, San Jose, CA 95110, United States

Happy Hollow Park & Zoo

Happy Hollow Park & Zoo

Animals, activities & conservation focus. Small zoo with an array of animals & rides, plus an education center, petting zoo & puppet theater.

748 Story Rd, San Jose, CA 95112, United States

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