CuriOdyssey

Upcoming Events (26)

Open Presidents’ Day

Curiodyssey hosts a family-friendly Open Presidents’ Day with educational activities and science exhibits in San Diego.

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.

Free

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.

Free

Closed December 25

Curiodyssey is closed on December 25.

Free

Closed Independence Day

Curiodyssey is closed on Independence Day.

Free

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.

Free

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.

Free

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.

Free

MLK Day at CuriOdyssey

CuriOdyssey hosts a family-friendly MLK Day event with educational activities and community programming to honor Martin Luther King Jr.

Free

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.

Free

Closed December 25

CuriOdyssey in San Mateo will be closed on December 25; visitors should plan around the holiday closure.

Free

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.

Free

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.

Free

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.

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