Daily Programs – Bay Area Discovery Museum

Daily Programs

As part of our robust museum experience, Bay Area Discovery Museum offers creative outdoor and indoor activities for your family to enjoy! Each activity encourages fun and safe play so families can learn and explore together. Each program is influenced by research-backed learning goals. As children engage in different activities, parents are supported to identify these moments of creative development.

All daily programs are included with general admission.

Regular Hours

Wednesday - Sunday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Member Hour: 9 – 10 a.m.
Closed: Monday and Tuesday

The museum will be closing early on Thursday, March 21, at 3 p.m. for staff training. 

View all of our upcoming special dates and times here.

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Earthquake Testing

Can your building withstand the shakes and tremors of the Earth? Put your tinkering to the test and work together to create a sturdy fort. 

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Building Challenge

Build a Rigamajig! Use wood and connecting materials to create unique structures with your child.

Mud Kitchen

Whip up mud cakes, cookies, pies and more tasty treats using real cooking equipment in our outdoor Mud Kitchen.

BADM Beach

Soak up the sun together! Dig, build, play or just relax in the sun (or fog) at BADM’s beach.

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Imagination Playground

This old favorite is back! Soft foam is easy to lift and move, and a variety of shapes inspire the construction of unique structures.

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Instrument Walk

Pick up a mallet and see what sounds you can make as you navigate a path of large-scale instruments.

More Exhibits

There's even more to explore at Bay Area Discovery Museum. We create playful learning experiences that inspire a passion for discovery in every child.

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