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Plan Your Visit

Our mission is to ignite and advance creative thinking for all children.

"We had a blast today at the Bay Area Discovery Museum. It was SO MUCH fun! We got there at nine and didn't leave until almost four! At one point our son said it was more fun than Disneyland! =)" -Jody W., Facebook

Did you know: 99% of those surveyed each summer for the past three years would recommend us to their friends and family? (Net Promoter Score)

What to Do on Your Visit

Explore our award-winning exhibitions. Discover an expert-led program. View our calendar for today's events.

Why Creativity?

Learn more about the importance of childhood creativity and how to nurture it at home.

Ages

The Museum serves children ages 6 months - 8 years, their families, educators and caregivers. Please note that Tot Spot is exclusively designed for babies and toddlers 43" and under. Additional information can be found under our Frequently Asked Questions: What Ages? section.

All children must be accompanied by adults, and all adults accompanied by children.

Ages

The Museum serves children ages 6 months - 8 years, their families, educators and caregivers. All children must be accompanied by adults at all times, and all adults accompanied by children.

Please Note

The Museum is closed on Easter, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Day and for two weeks in September for maintenance (September 9 - 23, 2013).

NEW THIS SUMMER: The Museum will be open Mondays, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., June 10 - August 26.

Project Headlands Updates

The final phase of Project Headlands construction will began on Monday, February 25, 2013. The initial work includes clearing brush and a few trees along Alexander Avenue, Bunker Road, and Mitchell Road.

For the lates updates check Project Headlands.

The Bay Area Discovery Museum is a partner of the Golden Gate National Parks.