Museum’s Version of Ball Drop in Times Square

Celebrate the arrival of 2019 with the whole family by participating in the “countdown to noon across time zones” with family hugs, a noisy celebration, and the museum’s version of the famous Ball Drop in Times Square with lots of confetti.  At the different drops, “shout outs” are given to different countries and what people in those countries might be doing at that time.

Hours: 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Ball drops at noon, 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.

Cost of admission: adults: $15; children: $15; seniors: $14; infants and members are free

About Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose

With over 150 interactive exhibits and programs, Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose is one of the largest museums of its kind in the nation. Since opening its doors in 1990, the museum has welcomed over 9 million visitors and has offered new exhibits each year that respond to children's diverse educational needs. The striking 52,000 square foot purple building was designed by Mexico City-based architect Ricardo Legorreta and is a beacon of discovery. Encompassing the broad themes of community, connections and creativity, hands-on exhibits invite self-directed, open-ended explorations.  For more information about the Museum, visit www.cdm.org.