Rancho Mirage, CA
ARTICLE & PHOTOS BY LYNNE TUCKER
Their Mission
The Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert is a valuable community resource for children and families to experience the joy of learning about themselves and the world around them. The museum inspires personal growth by engaging curiosity and creativity through hands-on explorations of exhibits and programs.
Their Values:
Learning
They value being a place that nurtures thoughtful, hands-on learning in a creative and engaging environment that celebrates learning as an innately joyful activity.
Family
They value being a place where multigenerational family members can grow their relationships through comfortably exploring, sharing and learning together.
Community
They value being a community resource and a welcoming place where people of all ages and backgrounds can come together to share experiences while learning about themselves and our world
Museum Hours
Tuesday – Friday
10:00am to 4:00pm
Saturday
10:00am to 5:00pm
Sunday
12:00pm to 5:00pm
Members’ Hour: 11:00am to 12:00pm
Closed Monday
Open Designated Holidays
The price of admission includes admission to all Museum exhibits and daily programs. For a list of upcoming programs, please visit our calendar page
Members: Free
Children under the age of 12 months: Free
General Admission: $9.50 per person
Discounted Admission for Active-Duty Military, Veterans, and their Families: $6.50 per person, with valid military I.D.
Discounted Admission for Preschool and Elementary Educator: $6.50 per person with proof of employment
Location
71701 Gerald Ford Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
For more information visit www.cdmod.org
Think The Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert. Have fun and enjoy your time there!
“Your eyes are the lens, the photographs are your memories” – Lynne Tucker
