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San Jose

San Jose

San Jose Diridon Station, 65 Cahill St.
San Jose, CA 95110-2501
Map and directions

Station Hours

Weekdays and Weekends 5:30am-11:00pm

Service

  1. Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (or Transit Info)
    Route(s): 63, 64, 65, 68, 180, 22, 300, 305
    Service frequency varies (generally hourly or less) - check specific route
  2. VTA Downtown Area Shuttle (DASH) or Transit Info
    Route(s): DASH Shuttle
    6:15 AM - 7 PM every 5-10 minutes (FREE)
  3. Highway 17 Express (Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority and Santa Cruz Metro or Transit Info)
    Route(s): Route 970 - Highway 17 Express
    Hourly or less headway during commute times
  4. Caltrain (or Transit Info)
    Route(s): Scheduled regular train service
    Destination affects timing but usually less than hourly
  5. Altamont Commuter Express (or Transit Info)
    Route(s): 3 morning/evening trains weekdays only (directional)
    Train service during commute hours

Parking

Approximately 60 spaces available. A fee is both required and Enforced. No time limit.

Children's Discovery Museum

Children's Discovery MuseumChildren's Discovery Museum of San Jose serves the needs of children, families and schools as a center for learning and discovery. At WaterWays, our newest permanent exhibit, colorful plastic balls become tools for discovery about the way water gushes, rushes and flows in the Bell Fountain, Vortex Tank, Laminar Jet, Current Channel, and Ballcano. WaterWays also has a toddler area, Little WaterWays designed specifically for the younger crowd.

At Children's Discovery Museum you can expect to test, crank, listen and tinker. Celebrate your birthday, Quinceanera or other special event at Children's Discovery Museum. We can accommodate parties from 10-200. Call 408.298.5437, ext. 268, or e-mail birthdays@cdm.org to book a party.

Provocatively purple, strikingly shaped and with over 150 interactive exhibits and programs, the Museum invites you to let your curiosity soar! The museum, located at 180 Woz Way, is open from 10-5 on Tuesdays-Saturdays, and 12-5 on Sunday. Visit cdm.org or call 408-298-KIDS (298-5437) for more information on the museum. On weekdays, there is a free morning and afternoon shuttle service between the station and downtown. Visit vta.org/schedules for schedule information.

Child enjoying the Children's Discovery MuseumMuseum Hours:
Tuesday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday, noon - 5 p.m.

Summer Hours:
Monday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday, noon - 5 p.m.

Admission:
$7.00 Children and Adults 1-59 years old
$6.00 Seniors 60+ years old
Infants and Members are free

Children's Discovery Museum
180 Woz Way
San Jose, CA 95110

The Tech Museum of Innovation

Tech Museum of InnovationThe Tech Museum of Innovation in San Jose is a museum focused on technology - how it works and the way that it is changing every aspect of the way we work, live, play and learn. Come see what YOU can do with today's technology. Star in and direct your own movie, make an earthquake or catch a movie in the 295 seat IMAX Hackworth Dome Theatre with a hemispherical dome screen spanning 82 feet in diameter!

Ride the Capitol Corridor to The Tech and forget about the hassles and expense of driving and parking. Take the train to the San Jose Diridon Station, walk East on San Fernando Street (approximately 5 blocks), turn right on Market Street and walk 1 block. The Tech is on the right corner at 201 South Market Street. On weekdays, there is a free morning and afternoon shuttle service between the station and downtown. For schedule information, see the San Jose Downtown Area Shuttle (DASH) website.

The museum is open daily from 10 am to 5 pm. For more information and tickets call The Tech at (408) 294-8324 or visit thetech.org.