Plan Your Family Visit Now!

Welcome to the Children's Discovery Museum of the Desert!  Our Museum Exploration gallery has over fifty hands-on exhibits geared for learning and fun. the Museum gallery is open from 10am-5 pm Tuesday through Sunday- closed on Sunday, July 4th in observance of the Fourth of July Holiday!

No reservations needed!  Admission is just $8 per person- children UNDER the age of 2 are FREE!  Your admission ticket is good for the entire day on the day of purchase.

All children must be accompanied by an adult and all adults must be accompanied by a child!

Join Us Outside:

Outdoor play space and covered patio is available for your families use.  The Museum gift store sells sodas, bottled water, ice cream, snacks and more.  Or, pack your own picinic basket.

You Can Find Us!:

We are one block west of Bob Hope Drive in Rancho Mirage- easy to get to by both the HWy 10 and HWY 111!  Our address is:  71701 Gerald Ford Drive.  You can't miss us - we are the only fun looking building on the block!  Look for two BIG EYES!  Due to fire and safety regulations, no strollers are allowed in the Musuem gallery.

ACM Reciprical Membership:

The Children's Discovery Museum of the Desert is proud to be a member of the Association of Children's Museums (ACM).  In order for the Museum to honor the ACM member reciprocal membership program - you must present your card with a current ACM sticker.  Cards without the appropriate designation will not be honored.

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Museum Gift Store:

Just to the left of our main lobby, our Museum Gift Store offers great learning toys, perfect birthday gifts, bottled water, drinks, snacks and ice cream!  Take a piece of the Museum home with you!

Accessibilitiy:

The Children's Discovery Museum of the Desert strives to be equally available to guests with any level of physical, visual, auditory or cognitive challenge. Wheel chairs and walking apparatus is welcome of course!

First Aid:

First aid can be requested by alerting a Museum staff member.

Hand Sanitizer:

Our Hand Sanitizer station is located at the main entrance to the Museum gallery- Sunny reminds everyone to wash their hands with soap and water!

Infant Area:

An infant area is located in the west end of the Museum exploration gallery adjacent to the Pizza Parlor and Grocery Store exhibits.

Lost and Found:

Feel free to stop by the Main lobby desk for check for lost items.  The Museum is not responsible for lost items but we do our best to reunite you!

Restrooms:

Restrooms and changing tables are located in the main lobby to the south and in the Museum exploration gallery near the stairway to Grandma's attic.

Strollers:

Stroller parking is available in the main lobby.  Strollers are not allowed in the museum exploration gallery due to fire and safety codes for our city.  Please take all valuables with you.

Water Fountains:

Remind your children and grandchildren to "Stay Hydrated!"  Water fountains are located on the south wall of the main lobby and in the Museum exploration gallery near the stairway to Grandma's attic.

 

 

 

Thank you for choosing to spend your family time with us

Other Great Places for Families in the Desert:

The Living Desert

Palm Springs Art Museum

The River at Rancho Mirage

Boomers Family Park

Knott's Soak City

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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    Phone 760-321-0602 FAX 760-321-1605
    71-701 Gerald Ford Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
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