Spark Creativity & Curiosity: Bay Area Discovery Museum General Admission

557 McReynolds Rd., Sausalito

Bay Area Discovery Museum, Sausalito, CA

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Highlights

Nestled at the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge, the Bay Area Discovery Museum is a place where little bodies and big imaginations are free to run wild. Explore hands-on exhibits throughout our 7.5 acre campus.

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Highlights

  • Immersive play experiences designed to spark creativity and curiosity in children from 6 months to 8 years.

  • Explore 7.5 acres of engaging exhibition spaces on National Park land, fostering meaningful connections for families.

  • Engage with daily programs and workshops that extend learning beyond the museum's campus, promoting playful education.

  • Discover STEAM Workshops and the Try It Truck initiatives that ensure high-quality, play-based learning is accessible to all children.

  • A perfect gift for families seeking enriching, joyful, and educational experiences for their little ones.

What To Expect

Experience a day of hands-on fun at the Bay Area Discovery Museum in Sausalito, California. Designed for children ages 0–8, kids are encouraged to dive in, discover, and let their imaginations run wild. With sweeping views of the Golden Gate Bridge, every corner of the museum invites families to play, learn, and create together. With your general admission ticket, you can engage with interactive exhibition spaces, join daily programs, and roam our 7.5-acre campus. Get creative in the Art Studios, where little hands experiment with color and texture. Explore Lookout Cove where you can climb aboard Faith our retired salmon fishing boat, discover a sunken shipwreck, or get hands-on in Mud Kitchen! For the youngest visitors, the Tot Spot Stream is perfect for splashing, scooping, and experiencing pure joy. At the Bay Area Discovery Museum, children create colorful art, let their imaginations go wild and scale new heights. Every climb, splash, and brushstroke builds confidence and curiosity, all while having a blast. Daily programs like storytime, music sessions, and hands-on STEAM experiences keep each visit fresh and full of surprises. Every day is brimming with joyful, hands-on discovery against the stunning backdrop of the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco Bay.
What to expect media
Step into diverse exhibition spaces and engaging daily programs that encourage hands-on learning and foster meaningful connections. From interactive STEAM workshops to innovative play areas, the museum creates an environment where children can freely explore, experiment, and grow. It's an unforgettable experience where play becomes the most powerful tool for learning and development.

Plan Your Visit

  • Operating Hours
    Wednesday-Sunday 10AM-4PM. Open Select Mondays and Tuesdays. Learn more here:https://bayareadiscoverymuseum.org/plan-your-visit/

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FAQs

What ages is the Bay Area Discovery Museum designed for?

The Bay Area Discovery Museum offers exhibition spaces and daily programs specifically designed for children ranging from 6 months of age up to 8 years.

What are the operating hours for the museum?

Wednesday-Sunday 10AM-4PM. Open Select Mondays and Tuesdays. Learn more here:https://bayareadiscoverymuseum.org/plan-your-visit/

Where is the Bay Area Discovery Museum located?

It is uniquely situated at the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge on 7.5 acres of National Park land in Sausalito, California.

What kind of experiences can families expect at the museum?

Families can expect immersive, play-based learning experiences that are designed to spark creativity, foster curiosity, and encourage meaningful connections between children, their families, and the world around them.

Does the museum offer programs for the wider community?

Yes, the museum is committed to ensuring all children across the Bay Area have access to play-based learning through initiatives like access programs, STEAM Workshops, and the Try It Truck, which extend beyond the campus to communities and schools.

Fine Print

Promotional value expires 120 days after purchase. Amount paid never expires. Not valid for special events or performances Not Valid during Member Hour, Big Art Weekend, Goblin Jamboree, or Noon Year's Eve The Bay Area Discovery museum is a children's museum designed for children 0-8; no adults will be admitted without children and no children will be admitted without an adult over 18 Must use voucher by expiration date Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services. Offer is not eligible for our promo codes or other discounts. Learn about Strike-Through Pricing and Savings

About Bay Area Discovery Museum, Sausalito, CA

A museum made for kids! Designed for curious minds ages 0-8. 7.5 acres of indoor and outdoor exploration in Fort Baker National Park. Take in breathtaking views of the San Francisco Bay and the Golden Gate Bridge. Join daily programs like Storytime, music and STEAM activities.

Located at the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge on 7.5 acres of National Park land, the Bay Area Discovery Museum provides STEM-focused, inquiry-driven experiences that develop creativity and conceptual thinking, critical components of problem solving that are too often missing from early childhood education. They also serve as a resource for the broader community by providing information, models, training, and resources for educators and families.

All of the BADM’s programs and exhibitions are research-backed through their research division, the Center for Childhood Creativity (CCC). The CCC launched in 2011 to bridge the gap between academic research in the fields of neuroscience, education, psychology, and creativity studies with the practitioners charged with raising a generation of future innovators.

Their mission is to transform research into early learning experiences that inspire creative problem solving.

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