Bay Area Discovery Museum

The Bay Area Discovery Museum is a one-of-a-kind indoor and outdoor children's museum at the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge, serving over 315,000 visitors per year on its 7.5 acre Sausalito campus. We are the only children?s museum in the U.S. to be located in a national park, and our exhibits are admired and emulated by other children?s museums nationwide. The Museum is recognized as the leading children?s museum dedicated to developing childhood creativity, nurturing future generations of creative thinkers and innovators. With this emphasis on creativity through play, we encourage children ages 6 months to 8 years to develop into curious, creative, adventurous lifelong learners and explorers.

The Museum's unique programs feature hands-on art, science and environmental exhibitions, performances, special events, cultural festivals and ongoing educational curricula... all with a focus on fun!

Hours & Fees
Regular Hours

Tuesday - Friday: 9 a.m. ? 4 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: 10 a.m. ? 5 p.m.
Closed Mondays, except when noted.

The Museum is closed on Easter, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Years Day and the last two weeks of September.
Admission

$8: Children (1 - 17)
$10: Adults
$8: Seniors (62+ years)
Children under 1 and members: FREE.

We accept cash, checks, AMEX, MC & VISA. An ATM is available in the Entry Pavilion.

Click here for rates on school, day care and community group tours.

Entrances to all exhibition halls are wheelchair accessible.
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.