Children’s Museum of Discovery

The Project

Children's Museum of Discovery in Escondido, California sparks a love of learning so all children can discover their wildest dreams. Established in 2000, CMOD offers purposeful play educational experiences for children ages 0-10, focusing on social-emotional learning (SEL) and STREAM (science, technology, reading, engineering, arts, and math). The Museum aims to support children the most impacted by early childhood educational disparities during the earliest years when it matters most.

Children's Museum of Discovery provides a comprehensive range of services and programs, including 13,500 square feet of indoor and outdoor purposeful play areas and exhibits, cost-free daily educator-led experiences, a Mobile Children's Museum, special STREAM events, sensory-friendly hours, after-school/summer camps, STEM activity kits, and the annual STEMposium, an event featuring advancements in the field of early childhood education and STEM.

With financing by BQuest Foundation and by partnering with the SunForAll Program, Children's Museum of Discovery was able to install a 29.9 kW solar system. The solar system was installed by GRID Alternatives, a national leader in helping economic and environmental justice communities nationwide get clean, affordable renewable energy, transportation, and jobs. GRID envisions a rapid, equitable transition to a world powered by renewable energy that benefits everyone.

The solar system installed by Children's Museum of Discovery will generate enough energy to provide over $316,000 in savings over the next 25 years. Savings from this solar project will be reinvested back into the Museum to ensure that exhibits and experiences remain exciting and updated for all of guests to enjoy.

*Images courtesy of Sage Justice of Justice Photography