Children's Discovery Museum of the Desert

Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert Announces Interim Executive Director https://ranchomiragechamber.org/childrens-discovery-museu/

Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert Closes Indefinitely Amid Pandemic Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert (CDMoD) has been closed to the public since the stay-at-home order was issued in March 2020. The museum began offering online programming and virtual camps to keep our families engaged and keep staff members working. A modified reopening plan was developed using an appointment-based system to allow for social distancing and disinfecting and was to be implement...Continue reading

We are so excited!!! The Children's Museum of the Desert is hosting a FREE - LIVE - INTERACTIVE (it's our style) "Virtual Concert" Friday June 19th, beginning at 5 pm pst. https://CVCOVIDRELIEF.com It will include the local amazing artists, who have also been impacted by the pandemic, and we are inviting you to join us, support us and help us raise money for the Museum.... We have a matching grant that we would love you to know you're part of why we made it through this rough spot! https://CVCOVIDRELIEF.com There is no fee, we are only asking you to donate and support as your heart feels is right. It's going to be amazing and we even have Bryan Gallo as our host...and yes artists like Kal David and Lauri Bono will be there...and of course it wouldn't be a party unless Kevin Henry were there...please share. Just go to CVCOVIDRELIEF.com for the line up and all information...then we will see you Friday Night, June 19th

Happy Halloween Have fun and be safe! Thank you to everyone who joined our event.

Don't forget we have a Día de Los Muertos Collaboration. Join us on November 2nd for a special story time! Miss Gregoria Will read, "Day of the Dead", a BILINGUAL book! This special story shows how the holiday is traditionally celebrated in México, through the eyes of the children. STORY TIME AT 11:25 AM! Don't miss it. ... Thank you for continuing to support us! We love you all and miss you just as much as we miss you!

Thank you to all who visited today for our Boo!seum Trick or Treat event today! Happy Halloween

Happy Monday! Let's get those creative juices going with this prompt. There is no limit to our imagination and dreams! Share with us what you would do in the comments below. ¡Feliz lunes! Pongamos en marcha esos jugos creativos con este mensaje. ¡No hay límite para nuestra imaginación y nuestros sueños! Comparta con nosotros lo que haría en los comentarios a continuación. #palmsprings #ranchomirage #cathedralcity #palmdesert #laquinta #indio #coachella #indianwells #bermudadunes #dhs #fun #museum #kids #discovery #cdmod #family #learnthroughplay #earlychildhoodeducation #coachellavalley #STEM #cvkids #coachellavalleykids #CDMODathome #discoverathome #childrensmuseumsathome

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Happy Grandparents Day!

Yes! We wholeheartedly believe hands-on, interactive learning experiences help children learn! How are your kids changing the way they learn? Show us in the comments! Let's show off how your kids play to learn!

Saturday Symphony of Sound Enjoy this fun video with a mix of your favorite songs. Want to know the science behind it? Try it at home too! Grab some glass jars of different sizes (baby food, spaghetti sauce, cups, etc.), add some water, and perform the experiment. ... Will it work with plastic bottles? Can you make a different sound by doing something OTHER than tapping? --------- The science of sound is all about vibrations. When you hit the bottle with the spoon, the glass vibrates, and it’s these vibrations that ultimately make the sound. Tapping an empty bottle produced a higher-pitched sound than tapping a bottle full of water did. Adding water to the bottle dampens the vibrations created by striking the glass with a spoon. The less water in the bottle, the faster the glass vibrates and the higher the pitch. The more water you add to the bottle, the slower the glass vibrates, creating a lower pitch. The same bottle that makes a low-pitched sound when you tap it with a spoon makes a high-pitched sound when you blow across the top. The same bottle produces opposite sounds! When you blow into the bottle, you are making the air vibrate, not the glass. An empty bottle produces a lower pitch because there’s lots of air in the bottle to vibrate. Adding water to the bottle decreases the amount of air space, which means there is less air to vibrate. With less air, the vibrations happen more quickly and produce a higher pitch.

There's still time to purchase your wristbands for Taste of Summer Rancho Mirage! https://64943.blackbaudhosting.com//Taste-of-Summer-RM-Fun Enjoy a delicious meal AND support a nonprofit. Tastes like a win-win to me!

Happy Monday! Let's get those creative juices flowing with an amazing art project! If you try it out, post it below! We would love to see your creation. Was there something you changed? How did you make it your own?

Looking for something to eat this weekend? Check out these great deals - Part of Take Out! Taste of Summer Rancho Mirage 2020 --------- Don't have your wristbands yet? Purchase yours today! https://64943.blackbaudhosting.com//Taste-of-Summer-RM-Fun 100% of proceeds helps CDMOD provide low-cost services and programs to the children and families of the Coachella Valley....Continue reading

Look at this amazing meal and incredible deal! You can get all this for just $15 with your Taste of Summer Rancho Mirage wristband. (Spam musubi, a 2 scoop bowl, and your choice of drink, including milk tea!) Don't have your wristbands yet? Purchase yours today! ... https://64943.blackbaudhosting.com//Taste-of-Summer-RM-Fun 100% of proceeds helps CDMOD provide low-cost services and programs to the children and families of the Coachella Valley.

This year's Taste of Summer Rancho Mirage will be different. <3 Don't forget, CDMOD is selling wristbands for $10 each! https://64943.blackbaudhosting.com//Taste-of-Summer-RM-Fun... It's an easy way to support your favorite children's museum and also get a delicious bite to eat. *** Take Out & Patio Dining Where Available Enjoy Specials From $5, $10, & $15 from Your Favorite Spots While Supporting Local Jobs!! We have 50 wristbands to sell and 100% of the proceeds will go to our "Discover at Home" series. We want to continue providing quality programs for children during this time and your donations help us do this.