Bay Area Discovery Museum

Interactive, hands-on children's museum dedicated to nurturing creativity through the arts, sciences and environment.

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    (415) 339-3900

  • Website

    baykidsmuseum.org

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Address

557 McReynolds Rd (at Fort Baker) Sausalito , CA 94965 United States

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Frank Howard Allen

Best on a sunny day, but plenty of fun indoor activities for a rainy days as well , especially the Tot Spot, Art Studios and sing-a-longs. First Wed of the month is free.

WhiskyAvenger

This is the best museum for children. So much for kids to get involved in and play with. Plus it has beautiful scenic views of the bay .

Scott H

Easily the best children’s spot in the SF area on a nice day. Tons of parking , clean facilities , great membership deals.

Christopher Sanchez

special Halloween kids jamboree today 10/15/11 at the discovery museum . Have your kids I'm costumes and special games for them too. A lot of outside fun for kids . Very safe. Does cost 15.00.

REDBOOK

You won't dread taking the kids to this open-air museum on the water. Visit the petting zoo and arts center (kids can paint on the walls!). Nearby Cavallo Point is great for a glass of wine later.

Citrus Lane

For once, the baby play area isn't an afterthought—they have their own building here, a warren of tunnels , soft crawl spaces, and water-filled cushions just for the littlest explorers!

Matthew P.

Lots of fun for the kids. My 2 year old daughter is in love with this place.

Stephanie Thomas

The new exhibit (through May 2014) is really great! Fun stuff for big and little kids.

Gilt City

You and the tyke will love “Curious George: Let’s Get Curious!”. The exhibit is hands-on, with a construction site, model farm , city park and produce stand. The dramatic play options are endless.

Helio Medeiros

First Wednesday of each month is offer an free admission day

Tina D

Lots of outdoor fun when the weather is good

Yoplait

Found below the Golden Gate Bridge and located in a national park ! Gaze at the scenery; explore indoor and outdoor exhibits that nurture your kids’ creativity.

Allie C

So much fun. Perfect for any age kids! Different activities in each room and outdoors!

Ray Kwong

Great for kids and great views of the Golden Gate Bridge

MarinVacation.com RetreatHm

Awesome for young kids and patents- views are incredible!

Claudia A.

indoor + outdoor play spaces make this spot great year-round. excellent for the little ones + great for playdates.

Dora

Show the folks at the front desk that you’re checking in on Foursquare and receive $1 off each ticket. Good any day except for Goblin Jamboree Fundraiser.Powered by ParentsConnect.com Read more

Lark Allen

For reserved birthday parties, 4-5 staff members will help you unload and set up your decorations

MarinVacation.com RetreatHm

Beautifully fun for everyone.

JD S.

Fun for children to get involved and burn some energy.

Ira Lau

Check for special event they're having there otherwise you can't use your Groupon voucher or similar coupons.

Vik Chaudhary

Ask your kid's pre-school administrators to get in touch with "Connections" program at the Bay Area Discovery Museum. Free field trips if your school qualifies Read more

Alissa SH

Can easily find $1 or $2 off coupons online by searching on google. $1 off for aaa and foursquare check ins.

Stephanie Thomas

Come after lunch for a much more relaxed and empty museum .

Valarie Arismendez

One the best places for city kids to play outdoors:)

Ashley Newell

Such a fun place! 3 hours was not enough time, next time we'll come for the whole day

jennifer d

Here on a Monday and you almost have the place to yourself.

Gordon Van Dyke

Water room is the best with a Waterfall tunnel , three water lilly pond (waterbed like) and one with a clear dome and fish .

Karina N

Bring a bag of pennies, seriously! You will not regret.

Malek Ali

Do not miss out outdoor spade and gravel play, which is at least one hour's entertainment for 2-6 year olds.

David B

Go on Wednesdays, it's free!

Andrew Norman

Must have been a nice place a couple of years ago, a bit run down now. Lots of broken exhibits

Eric Wyman

Great outdoor space . Perfect for toddlers thru 6. Climb the tree trunk stairs and enjoy the view .

Dalo

Kids loved it.

Jennifer Caleshu

Go to the Art Studios and look for where the horses gnawed on the doorways when it used to be the stables for Fort Baker.

David Slade

Sift through sand for treasures in the wrecked pirate ship.

Dora

This is an official Nickelodeon Parents' Picks Award Nominee!Powered by ParentsConnect.com

Tom Wang

On rainy day, train room

Greg Wohlenberg

Just a wonderful place for kids, just over the Golden Gate bridge .

Amabelle Frias

Awesome view of the Golden Gate Bridge ! Read more

Tim

Fantastic for toddlers thru about six or seven

Korinne

Great place to bring kids.. My niece loved it!

Nathan Rhoads

Yelp deal is much better. In fact, you are far better off getting a membership than getting this deal.

BluLabel DailyDeals

Because there's only so much they can learn from the internet...

Miguel

Because my kids are too young for Internet porn

Adrian Wong

Sit back, relax and release the grommet into the wild

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5.5
Café
Bean Sprouts Cafe

Way better than average for a museum. Don't miss the piano key sandwiches. The babies love them. - Garry Tan

8.9
Historic and Protected Site
Fort Cronkhite

We dare you to go to Alcatraz Island and see the first lighthouse ever built followed up with a visit to the museum at The Rock to see all the interesting items collected from Alcatraz. - TruthorDare.us

9.5
Historic and Protected Site
Battery Spencer

Fantastic view. You can see the bay and of course the Golden Gate Bridge - Jens Heim

9.4
Park
Marin Headlands

Great views of the city and the hiking isn't too shabby either! - Rob Ray

9.2
Park
Fort Baker

great views of the golden gate. not much of a hiking spot - Alyssa Bereznak