Why Visit the Bay Area Discovery Museum:
🎈For Young Explorers! Climb through treetops, explore a cut-in-half house, get messy in the mud kitchen and more! The museum has plenty of experiences for children 0 – 8.
🌁 Location and Free Parking: The museum is located just north of the Golden Gate Bridge in Sausalito and has FREE parking! Ready for a mini-adventure? Get directions!
🎟️ You get in FREE: Your Partner Program pass gets 5 people in free, including special events! No reservations needed, just show up with the pass. For qualifying families, your pass can be turned into a FREE 1-year membership to the museum (see drop-down for more information)
🎒 First Visit? No worries! Get all the fun-tastic tips on our Plan Your Visit page.
Please note: Partnership Program passes cannot be used for School & Community programs.
Let the fun begin! Gear up for a day of delightful discoveries and smiles. We’re excited to host you and your little one for fun-filled moments at the Bay Area Discovery Museum!
Musuem Hours
School Year Hours
Wednesday – Sunday: 10AM – 4PM
Closed: Mondays and Tuesdays
Member Hour: 9 – 10AM Wednesday – Sunday
Summer Hours
Wednesday – Monday: 10AM – 4PM
Closed: Tuesdays
Member Hour: 9 – 10AM Wednesday – Monday
Visit Free All Year with a Membership
If you’re part of programs like CalFresh, WIC, and many more, your family qualifies for a free membership! Check out our eligibility list below and see if your family’s in for a treat!
Bring along your proof of eligibility or contact us at membership@badm.org before your visit to set up your membership!
- Food Stamps/CalFresh Program (EBT/SNAP)
- Woman Infants and Children (WIC)
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
- Section 8/Public Housing
- Medicaid/Medi-Cal
- Licensed Foster Parent
- Active Military and Veterans
If you think your family qualifies for Access Membership, we review requests on a case-by-case basis. Email us at membership@badm.org.
Questions? Thoughts? We are here to make your visit easy! Give us a call us at (415) 339-3900 or drop a note to contact@badm.org