Unique Venues

Children’s Discovery Museum

180 Woz Way, San Jose, CA 95113 • 408-298-5437
www.cdm.org

Fast Facts
• 52,000 sq. ft. of museum space accommodates groups of 50 to 1,500
• The Lee and Diane Brandenburg Theatre maximum capacity is 200;
126 theatre style seating
• The Cadence Amphitheatre maximum capacity is 323; 200 theatre style seating
• Onsite audio visual support available
• List of preferred caterers available
• Winner of The Excellence in Exhibitions Award, ACM’s Promising Practice Award
and chosen as one of the top 10 Children’s museums by Child’s Magazine.

Venue Synopsis
The striking purple building, designed by Mexico City-based architect Ricardo
Legorreta, opened in 1990 and since then has welcomed over 5 million visitors.
Its unique environment provides a stimulating backdrop for private events and
corporate functions. The spacious layout, with over 100 interactive exhibits,
effortlessly engages guests, making it a place to easily mix and mingle with
merriment. Located just a few blocks from the Convention Center and with a Light
Rail Station on its doorstep, the Children’s Discovery Museum is a wonderful venue
for the young and young-at-heart alike. The Museum is available for rent after 5
p.m. Tuesday-Sunday, and 9 a.m.-11 p.m. Mondays, September through June.

A Team San Jose company • www.sanjose.org • 800.san.jose

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Floor Plan

FLOOR PLAN NOTES:

All the items shown below are place throughout the Museum during normal
operating hours.After hour events have some limited leeway where these
items can be placed during events; they are moveable items.

A Team San Jose company • www.sanjose.org • 800.san.jose

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