Children's Discovery Museum station
| Company type | Light rail stop |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | August 17, 1990 |
| Headquarters | San Jose , United States |
Area served | San Jose, California |
| Products | Light rail services |
Children's Discovery Museum station is a ground-level light rail stop on the Blue Line within the VTA light rail network. Positioned along Woz Way—named in honor of Apple co-founder Steve "Woz" Wozniak—this station provides access to the nearby Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose. Just south of this location, the Blue Line shifts to run along the center median of California State Route 87.
History
The station began operation on August 17, 1990, as a segment of Phase 3 in the initial Guadalupe Line rollout. Originally, it bore the name Technology Center station, reflecting its proximity to the Technology Center of Silicon Valley, a temporary museum that was subsequently renamed The Garage. After this institution transformed into The Tech Museum of Innovation and moved to Plaza de César Chávez, the San Jose City Council explored renaming the station with options such as "Children's Discovery Museum/Guadalupe River Park & Garden" and "Discovery Meadows." Ultimately, VTA approved the designation Children's Discovery Museum as its official name.
Notable places nearby
Within walking distance from the station are prominent destinations including the Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose and the Guadalupe River Trail.