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  • Collection: Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose

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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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At the outdoors portion of the Children's Discovery Museum, there is a section where children can simulate being archaeologists and dig through gravel. However there is also a separate, raised area off the ground that those with a disability can more…

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

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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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One of the museum's sponsors is First 5, a Santa Clara County initiative devoted to early childhood development.

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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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This outdoor garden at the Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose allows children to learn about and even eat organically grown foods.

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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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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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