Outdoor Spaces – Bay Area Discovery Museum

Outdoor Spaces

Discover 2.5 acres of outdoor exhibits for endless exploration and joyful play.

Plan your visit today! All exhibits 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 close early at 12 p.m. for Discovery at Dusk on Thursday, April 25th.

View all of our upcoming special dates and times here.

Paint My Ride

Now open!

Transform a car into a joyful, ever-changing masterpiece with colorful paints, vibrant shapes and curious patterns. Explore the painting process and work together to help a vehicle take new shape!

Lookout Cove

Lookout Cove is a 2.5-acre interactive outdoor exploration area featuring natural elements and iconic Bay Area landmarks for children to play on. All Ages.

Gumnut Grove

Children experience the wonders of nature as they run, play and climb through 3 large treehouses nestled in the canopy of Fort Baker's majestic trees. Designed for our 5 - 10 year old visitors.

Tot Spot

Infants and toddlers stretch their imaginations as they splash through Tot Spot stream and make friends with our tortoise and frog toys.

Mud Kitchen

In Mud Kitchen, children use pots, pans, baking sheets, and even an old school stove to whip up mud pies, mud cakes, and more.

BADM Beach

Dig and explore the sand, engineer a sand sculpture, play or just relax in the sun (or fog) at BADM’s very own beach with beautiful views of the Golden Gate Bridge! 

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