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Whirlpool Exhibit at the Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose
This exhibit at the Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose demonstrates how whirlpools effect water flow. One element that this exhibit is missing however is an explanation behind the physics of how a whirlpool works or is formed, a missed…
Welcome Sign at the Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose
This welcome sign at the Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose showcases the site's inclusive operating procedure. The sign represents the many values the museum promotes showing the different sides their central mission embodies.
Stroller Parking at the Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose
The Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose has an area at the front entrance that allows parents to park their strollers so that they don't have to manage them during their visit. They are still permitted to bring it with them during their trip if…
Sedimentary Rock and Fossil Display
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…
Mammoth Weight Exhibit at the Children's Discovery Museum
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…
Mammoth Bone Exhibit at the Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose
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.
Handrail on Stairs to the 2nd Floor
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…
Gear Exhibit at the Children's Discovery Museum
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…
Garden at the Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose
This outdoor garden at the Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose allows children to learn about and even eat organically grown foods.
Floor of the Bubbles Exhibit at the Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose
These mats prevent the slippery soap material coming from the bubbles from causing children to slip and fall.