CuriOdyssey
Upcoming Events (27)
First Friday at CuriOdyssey
Families in San Mateo can kick off the weekend at CuriOdyssey's First Friday Nights, featuring science demos, animal presentations, music, and food trucks from 5–8 pm.
Limited hours on December 24
CuriOdyssey will have limited hours on December 24.
Limited hours on New Year’s Eve
CuriOdyssey will close early at 3:00 pm on New Year’s Eve.
Open Labor Day
Open Labor Day event at CurioOdyssey with family-friendly science activities and hands-on learning.
Open Memorial Day
Curiodyssey opens for Memorial Day, inviting families to explore the science museum and celebrate together.
Closed December 25
Curiodyssey is closed on December 25.
Closed Independence Day
Curiodyssey is closed on Independence Day.
Closed New Year’s Day
Jewish Museum Berlin is closed today.
Spark & Shimmer
Spark & Shimmer is CuriOdyssey’s 16th annual benefit gala at the museum and zoo, celebrating supporters and raising funds to expand hands-on science learning for children.
Limited hours on December 24
CuriOdyssey will have limited hours on December 24; check the museum website for exact opening and closing times before planning your visit.
Sensory Sunday
Sensory Sunday at CuriOdyssey is a sensory-friendly museum session for visitors with sensory sensitivities; free with preregistration (note: $6 vehicle entrance fee).
First Friday Nights
Family-friendly evening at CuriOdyssey on the first Friday: 5-8pm with animals, science activities, music, and food trucks.
Marsh Hike at Coyote Point
Join CuriOdyssey educators for a guided marsh hike around Coyote Point to spot native plants, wildlife, and signs of seasonal change; reservations required.
MLK Day at CuriOdyssey
CuriOdyssey hosts a family-friendly MLK Day event with educational activities and community programming to honor Martin Luther King Jr.
Sensory Sunday
Sensory Sunday at Curiodyssey offers an accessible museum visit for sensory-sensitive visitors with preregistration; free with registration, plus a $6 vehicle entrance fee.
Spark & Shimmer
CuriOdyssey hosts its 16th Annual Benefit, Spark & Shimmer, a fundraising evening at the museum and zoo to support hands-on science learning for children.
Closed December 25
CuriOdyssey in San Mateo will be closed on December 25; visitors should plan around the holiday closure.
Closed Independence Day
CuriOdyssey will be closed for Independence Day (July 4, 2026); check the museum website for holiday hours and reopening information.
Limited hours on New Year’s Eve
CuriOdyssey will close early at 3:00 PM on New Year’s Eve—plan your visit accordingly.
First Friday Nights
Monthly First Friday family evening at CuriOdyssey with animal presentations, hands-on science activities, music and food trucks — parents and kids welcome to enjoy 5–8pm programming together.
Open Labor Day
CuriOdyssey opens on Labor Day with family-friendly science and wildlife activities, hands-on exhibits and demos for kids and adults.
Open Presidents’ Day
CuriOdyssey opens for Presidents' Day with family-friendly science and wildlife exhibits, hands-on activities, and special programming aimed at kids and families.
Open Memorial Day
CuriOdyssey is open on Memorial Day for family-friendly science exhibits and activities—an easy museum outing in San Mateo for kids and parents.
Marsh Hike at Coyote Point
Join CuriOdyssey educators for a free, guided marsh hike at Coyote Point to explore wetlands, native plants, and local wildlife; reservations required.
Open Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
CuriOdyssey hosts an Open Martin Luther King, Jr. Day family-friendly day of science exhibits and hands-on activities for kids and families to explore and learn together.
Open Presidents’ Day
Curiodyssey hosts a family-friendly Open Presidents’ Day with educational activities and science exhibits in San Diego.
Closed New Year’s Day
CuriOdyssey in San Mateo will be closed on New Year's Day (Jan 1, 2027); plan your visit for another day as there will be no public hours or programs that day.