Tour the Museum

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Our exhibitions are carefully designed to nurture childhood creativity through hands-on, child-led exploration and discovery. Click here to download a map of our museum.

Art Studios

Imagine through hands-on art projects in one of our two studios.

Bay Hall

Immerse in an interactive simulation of the Ports of SF and Oakland.

Discovery Hall

Discover a rotating selection of the best hands-on exhibitions from museums around the country.

Discovery Hall

Discover a rotating selection of the best hands-on exhibitions from museums around the country.

Lookout Cove

Explore 2.5 acres of outdoor play featuring natural, cultural and built icons of the Bay Area.

Tot Spot

Discover indoor and outdoor habitats just for babies and toddlers 42" or shorter.

Wave Workshop

Connect with the science of waves and wind.

Creativity Grows Here

We believe play cultivates creativity. Our open-ended, child-directed philosophy encourages children to experiment and make discoveries. We want children to hang onto the spark that allows them to see infinite possibilities, and try new things so they can grow into innovative adults capable of creative solutions to the challenges of the 21st century.

Learn more about how we nurture childhood creativity.

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