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Fatherly, “The Best Kids Museums in the Country For Building, Experimenting, and Blowing Stuff Up”

The BADM celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, and they just opened the first Fab Lab ever based in a children’s museum. Those would be the high-tech maker spaces where your little engineer can use 3D printers and laser-cutters to turn their ideas into actual object. This year for Father’s Day someone is getting the most technologically advanced “#1 Dad” mug, ever. View Press Coverage

Barneys New York, “Biz Stone’s SF City Guide”

“We love the mix of creativity and science at this incredibly scenic indoor-outdoor interactive institution that we enjoy as much as our young son does.” -Biz Stone
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Sparkfactor, “Bay Area Discovery Museum’s Fab Lab: Grand Opening”

This past Saturday, the Bay Area Discovery Museum (BADM) held the grand opening for the world’s first Early Childhood FAB Lab. For those who don’t know, a FAB Lab is very similar to a maker space, but has more of a focus on technology and tools. The museum, just north of the Golden Gate Bridge, is a great indoor/outdoor space in Fort Baker housed in multiple army barracks.
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Toca Magazine, “The Creativity Issue: Why Imaginative Play in Early Childhood Could be the Key to Creativity in Adulthood”

Parents can embrace pretend play, imaginary friends and make-believe worlds to support kids’ creative potential.
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Toca Magazine, “The Creativity Issue: High-Tech Maker Space Offers Hands-On Learning to Kids as Young as 3”

“Fab Labs” typically target upper elementary, middle and high schools. Now there’s a space especially for younger kids.
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Bay Area Discovery Museum Named Finalist for 2024 IMLS National Medal for Museum and Library Service

The Institute of Museum and Library Services announced today that Bay Area Discovery Museum is among 30 finalists for the 2024 National Medal for Museum and Library Service. Bay Area Discovery Museum is four institutions in California to be selected as a finalist for this award.

Drew Sarratore Named Director of Playful Learning  

East Bay Elementary School Principal to Lead Bay Area Discovery Museum’s Learning Department  October 5, 2022 –  Sausalito, CA – The Bay Area Discovery Museum announced today that Drew Sarratore is the newest addition to their leadership team as the Director of Playful Learning. He started his position on September 29, 2022. The appointment comes …

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Los Trompos to Open May 21 at the Bay Area Discovery Museum

Two California-based children’s museums, Bay Area Discovery Museum in Sausalito and The New Children’s Museum in San Diego, are jointly commissioning a new art installation, Los Trompos, which will be exhibited at both museums.

Take a Walk Through a Wonderland of Winter Programming at the Bay Area Discovery Museum

Spend December celebrating the season with festive programs and events Sausalito, CA – This month, the Bay Area Discovery Museum (BADM) is the place to be for family-friendly winter fun. Throughout December, there are endless reasons to come celebrate the season, whether you have family in town visiting for a holiday or want a special …

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