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  • Collection: Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose

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A public basket that parents can put museum objects that were in their children's mouths. This allows children some freedom to do what they want, while still keeping the space sanitary.

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The handrails for stairs at the Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose have two levels to them, one for adults and one for smaller children. This allows both to be safe traversing stairs, while also potentially teaching children about safe…

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Images showcase an exhibit designed to demonstrate how different levels of sediment exist. By connecting the subject to fossils, it engages with something that many children are interested in, making them more receptive to what is being taught (in…

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An exterior shot of the Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose.

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These mats prevent the slippery soap material coming from the bubbles from causing children to slip and fall.

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A decommissioned firetruck at the Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose, placed for children to experience firsthand.

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A decommissioned ambulance at the Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose. The dials on the dashboard were removed to prevent children from ripping them out and stairs were added to allow children to access the inside.

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This exhibit at the Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose is designed to educate children how much mammoths weighed through a practical example. By attempting to balance a few mammoth figures with a plethora of objects and animals that children are…

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An exhibit at the Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose that displays a mammoth bone. A ruler is placed next to it to give the bone a sense of scale. The plaque is presented in several languages to provide a more inclusive experience.

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This exhibit at the Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose depicts the mechanics behind how gears work. The gears can be freely removed and swapped to allow children to experiment and discover what provides the best result. Multiple languages are…
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