Exploratorium

A world-class museum in Golden Gate Park housing an aquarium, planetarium, rainforest dome, and natural history museum all under one living roof. The Steinhart Aquarium and Claude the albino alligator are perennial kid favorites.

An internationally recognized early childhood music program with classes across the Bay Area. Parent-child classes feature singing, dancing, and instrument play. Develops musical skills in babies through kindergartners in a joyful setting.

The San Jose Library system offers free weekly story time sessions at multiple branches in English and Chinese. Features songs, fingerplays, and early literacy activities. The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Library is the flagship location.

The largest children's museum west of the Mississippi with a purple building you can't miss. Features water play, a real fire truck to climb, bubbles exhibit, and a mammoth discovery area. The outdoor play area has a real rescue helicopter.