Children's Discovery Museum of the Desert
CDMOD inspires & promotes intellectual curiosity & self expression through inventive & interactive exhibits & programs.
- Organization
- Children's Discovery Museum of the Desert
- Legal name
- Children's Discovery Museum of the Desert
- Organization type
- 501(c)(3) nonprofit
- EIN
- 33-0233725
- IRS 501(c)(3) ruling
- 1987
- Headquarters
- Rancho Mirage, California
- Primary cause
- Education
- IRS classification
- NTEE A520 — Arts & Culture
- Cause confirmed by
- organization's own category selection on its CV Giving Day profile ('Education')
- CV Giving Day status
- 2026 participant
- Official website
- https://www.cdmod.org
- Giving page
- https://www.mightycause.com/organization/Childrens-Discovery-Museum-Of-The-Desert
501(c)(3) status confirmed against IRS records. Most recent Form 990 on file: 2023. Source: IRS Form 990 via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.
For nearly three decades, The Children's Discovery Museum of the Desert has been a valued community resource where children and families can experience the joy of learning about themselves and the world around them. The Museum inspires lifelong curiosity by nurturing creativity, imagination, and hands-on exploration through interactive exhibits and programs. Our main gallery is a whimsical, creative environment designed specifically for children ages 0–8. The redesigned space features over 40 brand-new exhibits that encourage children to imagine, express, experiment, move, explore, and dream. We have expanded our programming to include The Oasis, a thematic learning space that wherein the theme and activities change quarterly, as well as our Inquiry Lab a space with hands-on Science and Games exploration. We have a Master Gardener-led outdoor program, The Little Bug Club, Creative Club in partnership with Tools for Tomorrow, Story Time, and Yoga Classes on our Zen Lawn. We are a Certified Autism Center which is obtained through staff-wide training, sensory guides for exhibits, and a dedicated Low Sensory and Calm Spaces for visitors who benefit from reduced stimulation. Often times, the Museum provides the first educational and social opportunities outside of the home for children.
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Last reviewed: August 19, 2026 · Record status: Verified — identity and participation · JSON · Markdown