Place · STEM & discovery

Children's Discovery Museum of the Desert (Rancho Mirage)

When

Visit on your scheduleMonday–Saturday 9:00 AM–4:00 PM; Sunday closed

Where

Children's Discovery Museum of the Desert71-701 Gerald Ford Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270Open in Google Maps ↗

Ages

Most enjoyed by children up to 8 years old; admission charged ages 1 and older

Cost

General Admission $19.95 per person (ages 1 and older); Military $17.95; Museums for All $5.00; Members freeStrollers not permitted inside; cashless; adults must be accompanied by a child.

Organizer

Children's Discovery Museum of the Desert

The Coachella Valley's hands-on children's museum in Rancho Mirage, built for play-based learning and, in the museum's own words, most enjoyed by children up to 8 years old. Families explore interactive exhibits together; adults must come with a child and stay with them the whole visit. The museum is open Monday through Saturday from 9 am to 4 pm and closed Sundays. General admission is $19.95 per person for everyone age 1 and older, military admission is $17.95 for up to four guests, and Museums for All admission is $5 per person for up to four guests with a current EBT card and matching ID; members enter free. Complete the online waiver and buy tickets in advance to speed up check-in. Strollers, food and drinks are not allowed inside, and the museum is cashless (cards only). For Halloween 2026 it closes at 2 pm on Friday October 30 for a 3–5 pm Halloween event and is open 9–4 on October 31.