Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert

Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert
71-701 Gerald Ford Drive
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
Phone: (760) 321-0602
Fax: (760) 321-1605
Contact: Lee Anne Vanderbeck

Chairperson: Joy Jacot

Mission Statement: CDMOD inspires and promotes intellectual curiosity and self-expression through inventive and interactive exhibits and programs. It encourages children to learn about themselves and the world around them by exploring the natural environment and the community.

Main Fundraising Event: Discovery Home Tour and Discovery Duck Pluck
Date: Home Tour: February 20, 2005; Duck Pluck: April 16, 2005
Number of Years Held: 3
Theme/Description of Event: Discovery Home Tour offers an eclectic collection of homes and estates, highlighting the many and varied styles of architecture and interior design found throughout the desert. At Discovery Duck Pluck, thousands of yellow ducks float through the water waiting to be picked up for a special prize.
Attire: Casual
Chairpersons: Home Tour: Joy Jacot; Duck Pluck: Karen Wagner, Bob Lienhard, and Sheldon Robinson
Ticket Price: Self-guided home tour $45; guided tour $75; ducks begin at $5 each