Big Exchange
2026-05-07, 2026-05-08, 2026-05-09, 2026-05-10, 2026-05-11, 2026-05-12 | Children’s Museum of Discovery, 320 North Broadway, Escondido, CA, 92025, United States
Did you know that our members get access to San Diego Museum Council’s Big Exchange? From May 1 to 18, the Big Exchange gives Children’s Museum of Discovery members reciprocal admission to more than 50 museums, historic sites, gardens, and other organizations throughout San Diego County. Showing your current membership card is all it takes to get free entry to any of the participating organizations.
*Note: This excludes special events and cannot be combined with any other offers.
View the list of participating museums here!

Bilingual Tortoise Talk
2026-05-07 10:00 - 10:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Enjoy Tortoise Talk in Spanish!
Meet Sebastian, the 57 year old North American Desert Tortoise! Guests can get an up close look at Sebastian the tortoise and learn about his different adaptations.

Onsite Field Trip
2026-05-07 10:00 - 14:00
We have a school group joining us onsite! Expect up to 92 additional guests in attendance.

Bilingual Garden Workshop
2026-05-07 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-05-07 14:00 - 14:30
Enjoy a Garden Workshop with our Educators in Spanish!

Bilingual Family Workshop
2026-05-07 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-07 15:00 - 16:00
Enjoy a Family Workshop with our Educators in Spanish!
Baby Bird Craft
Explore traits that families share, including features like how we look, smile, laugh, and what we like to do

Tortoise Talk
2026-05-08 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-05-09 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-05-10 10:00 - 10:30
Meet Sebastian, the 57 year old North American Desert Tortoise! Guests can get an up close look at Sebastian the tortoise and learn about his different adaptations.

Onsite Field Trip
2026-05-08 10:00 - 14:00
We have a school group joining us onsite! Expect up to 25 additional guests in attendance.

Jimbo's Garden Workshop: Tuna Sandwiches
2026-05-08 11:00 - 12:00
Enjoy a special garden workshop in the Trudy Bronner Discovery Garden with local, seasonal ingredients from Jimbo’s!
Today’s recipe: Make your own tuna sandwiches with organic ingredients from Jimbo’s!
Pre-registration is not required. FREE with Museum Admission.

Garden Workshop
2026-05-08 14:00 - 14:30, 2026-05-09 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-05-09 14:00 - 14:30, 2026-05-10 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-05-10 14:00 - 14:30
Enjoy a Garden Workshop with our Educators!

Family Workshop
2026-05-08 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-09 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-09 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-10 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-10 15:00 - 16:00
Baby Bird Craft

Explore traits that families share, including features like how we look, smile, laugh, and what we like to do

Growing Together
2026-05-09 09:00 - 09:30
Join us for classes geared to target the developmental stages of our little ones. Caregivers and kiddos will learn together through song, music and movement, storytime, sensory exploration, and hands-on crafts.
Session: Budding Engineers: April 11 – May 9
Register Here

Sensory Friendly Mornings
2026-05-10 09:00 - 10:30
Join us every Sunday from 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. for early mornings geared for families with children on the spectrum or with sensory sensitivities:

Join a welcoming, comfortable environment
Enjoy the Museum in a quiet and accepting setting
Make connections and share resources with other families

Free with Museum admission.

Museum Closed
2026-05-11 09:30 - 16:30
The Museum is closed.
