Bay Area Discovery Museum in Sausalito
The Bay Area Discovery Museum offers outdoor wonders and indoor discovery areas with many new exhibits mixing in with old favorites. This active museum is in the view of the Bay and Golden Gate Bridge so grandparents dig it, too.
Bay Area Discovery Zones
While many of everyone’s favorites are still available, like the Mud Kitchen, Bay Hall, and Lookout Cove, there are some super fun NEW exhibits and programs now available. Here are a few of our favorites and the line-up of other zones:
How Things Work
Kids of all ages want to understand how things work, so this innovative exhibit offers a unique way of looking at things. Specifically, everyday items and systems are sliced in half so inquiring minds can see what’s going on in the inside. Be it a car, toilet, piano, or washing machine, you’ll get to play around and figure it all out. So fun! More >
BADM Beach and Mud Kitchen
Both of these programs offer some fun basic outdoor play where your kids can get dirty and have a blast. The BADM Beach offers parents a relaxing Adirondack chair to relax in while their little ones get to dig and build, all with a stunning view of Golden Gate Bridge. The Mud Kitchen, in the forested area up the hill from the boat, is the ultimate in wild child play. Bowls, spoons, pots and pans, and as much dirt and mud as you need to make the perfect mud pie. Be prepared with extra clothes if your kid is the type to dive in headfirst.
And so much more…
Gumnet Grove is a fabulous play structure that will entice your 5-12-year-olds to climb, run and slide with abandon. Little kids won’t be able to climb up the rope to get to the slide, so maybe don’t walk over that way so you can avoid disappointment. Indoors there are multiple art labs and play spaces to learn and create with different media, from sand to stamps and more.
There’s really so much to do and see, both indoors and out at the Bay Area Discovery Museum. Your kids will have no shortage of engaging activities to interact with. So pack a lunch (and probably a change of clothes) and make a day of it!
Find out more about what to expect at BADM.
Bay Area Discovery Museum Details
Address: 557 McReynolds Road, Sausalito
Hours: Wednesday – Sunday: 10 am – 4 pm (Member Hour: 9 – 10 am); Closed Monday and Tuesday. Â
Admission: $2 – For EBT Cardholders ($2 per family member of the household); $15 – Baby (ages 6-11 months); $20 – Child (ages 1-17); $20 – Adult (ages 18-64); $18 – Senior (ages 65+).
Also try checking Discover & Go for free tickets.
Parking: FREE
Stroller Friendly: YES
Food: Bean Sprouts Cafe or bring your own.
