Parking Near Children’s Discovery Museum, Tamien
Where Can I Park for Children’s Discovery Museum?
Public parking is available on Woz Way, Auzerais Street, and Almaden Boulevard, with rates starting at $7 and higher rates on high-demand days. The Woz & 87 Lot has 267 spaces and is close to the museum at 180 Woz Way. Overnight parking is not permitted, although the facility remains open around the clock.
- Address
- 180 Woz Way
- Closest listed space
- Convenient Valet Parking at San Jose Marriott, 0.3 mi (7 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Virginia, 0.5 mi (10 min walk)
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Visitors inside a museum gallery Photo: Pexels / Balázs Gábor
Parking Near Children’s Discovery Museum on Woz Way
Public parking for the Children’s Discovery Museum is available in lots on Woz Way, Auzerais Street, and Almaden Boulevard. The museum’s official directions page lists rates starting at $7, with increased rates on high-demand days (cdm.org). These lots are the most direct choice for families visiting the building at 180 Woz Way in San Jose, near Tamien.
The Woz & 87 Lot is close to the site and has 267 spaces. Drivers planning a longer visit should treat the overnight restriction separately from the lot’s published opening hours, since the facility remains open around the clock while overnight parking is not permitted.
Parksy Parking Spaces Close to the Museum
A valet space at the San Jose Marriott is 0.3 mi from Children’s Discovery Museum and costs $31.07 a day. It offers a named hotel option for drivers who prefer valet parking to searching through public lots, while remaining close enough for a short onward journey to the site.
Two garage listings on or near 55 South Market Street are 0.5 mi away. One costs $20 a day, while the other costs $12 an hour. A separate secure 24/7 garage in San Jose is also 0.5 mi from the museum and costs $100 a month, making it the listed option aimed at drivers who need a monthly arrangement rather than a single visit.
Other Named Parking at the San Jose Museum District
Overnight parking is not allowed, so the lot suits daytime museum trips rather than storing a vehicle through the night (parksj.org).
The museum’s official directions page also identifies public lots on Woz Way, Auzerais Street, and Almaden Boulevard. Parking starts at $7, and higher rates apply on high-demand days (cdm.org). These locations give drivers several public-lot areas to consider around the site instead of relying on a single entrance street.
Walking From Virginia Station to Children’s Discovery Museum
Virginia is the nearest station to Children’s Discovery Museum, at 0.5 mi from the site and a 10-minute walk. The station provides the clearest rail-to-museum connection for visitors who want to avoid driving into central San Jose, near Tamien.
The museum is 1.0 mi from Tamien center. Visitors starting in the center can use the distance as a practical guide when comparing a walk with parking near 180 Woz Way. The Virginia station journey is shorter at 0.5 mi and takes 10 minutes on foot.
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* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Can I Park for Children’s Discovery Museum?
Public parking is available on Woz Way, Auzerais Street, and Almaden Boulevard, with rates starting at $7 and higher rates on high-demand days. The Woz & 87 Lot has 267 spaces and is close to the museum at 180 Woz Way. Overnight parking is not permitted, although the facility remains open around the clock.
How Much Does Public Parking Near Children’s Discovery Museum Cost?
The museum’s official directions page lists public parking rates starting at $7, with increased rates on high-demand days. Public lots are available on Woz Way, Auzerais Street, and Almaden Boulevard. These locations provide several public-lot areas around the site for daytime visits.
Is Overnight Parking Allowed Near Children’s Discovery Museum?
Overnight parking is not allowed in the lot, so it suits daytime museum trips rather than storing a vehicle through the night. The facility remains open around the clock, but drivers should treat the overnight restriction separately from the lot’s published opening hours.
What Are the Closest Paid Parking Options Near Children’s Discovery Museum?
The closest listed paid option is a valet space at the San Jose Marriott, 0.3 mi away, costing $31.07 a day. Two garage listings on or near 55 South Market Street are 0.5 mi away, with one costing $20 a day and the other $12 an hour.
Is There Monthly Parking Near Children’s Discovery Museum?
A secure 24/7 garage in San Jose is 0.5 mi from the museum and costs $100 a month. It is the listed option aimed at drivers who need a monthly arrangement rather than a single visit. The other nearby listed options are priced by the day or hour.
Which Station Is Closest to Children’s Discovery Museum?
Virginia is the nearest station, at 0.5 mi from the museum and a 10-minute walk. The museum is 1.0 mi from Tamien center. Visitors starting in the center can use that distance when comparing a walk with parking near 180 Woz Way.
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