Children 0 – 8 can explore nine play-filled worlds designed for joyful messes, big “aha” moments, and curious kids who never want to leave.
Hours
Wednesday – Monday: 10AM – 4PM
Member Hour: 9 – 10 AM
Admission
Kids & Grown-Ups: $23
Under 12 months = FREE!
Museums For All: $5
Ages 0 – 8
Whether they’re crawling, climbing, or creating, kids 0–8 will find something to love across our nine hands-on discovery zones.
Why Kids Love Bay Area Discovery Museum
🚢 Boats to Captain
🎨 Paint to Splatter
💦 Steams to Splash in
🔧 Gadgets to Tinker With
🌀 Twisty Slides to Conquer
Why Parents Love Bay Area Discovery Museum:
😴 Happily Exhausted Children
🏃 Indoor + Outdoor Play
🚗 Free Parking
🌉 Golden Gate Views
🚻 Family Restrooms
Your Guide to Discovery!
Whether your child is crawling, climbing, or asking a million questions—we’ve got a space just for them.
All Aboard!
Ages: 2 – 8
All Aboard is full STEAM ahead fun! Tiny conductors climb, pretend, and co-create their own rail adventure. Grown-ups welcome, snacks optional.
Lookout Cove
Ages: 3 – 8
Pirate ships, gravel pits, and a real fishing boat—Lookout Cove is where wild imaginations run free (and naps come easy after).
Tot Spot
Ages: 0 – 3
Where “don’t touch that” becomes “go ahead!”. Tot Spot gives your toddler freedom to explore, safely and joyfully.
Ready to Make a Day of it?
Bring your kids, your camera, and your coffee—this is the Bay Area’s best day out for families with little ones.