Visit Frequently Asked Questions
Opening and Admissions
Our open hours are Wednesday - Sunday, from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Reserve your tickets here. Check our Hours & Admission for special holiday hours or closures. Member Hour is 9 - 10 a.m.
To help us maintain an appropriate site capacity you must reserve tickets in advance. Members are not required to reserve tickets in advance.
To reserve your visit, select the day you wish to visit. From there, select an entry time. There is no time limit to your visit, however, please arrive within the timeframe on your tickets.
Our admissions staff will welcome you and scan your tickets. You can provide your tickets by presenting them on your phone at check-in, or by printing tickets out in advance.
Face Coverings are optional throughout the Museum but strongly recommended for indoor spaces.
Before arriving at BADM, please reserve your group’s tickets. Members are not required to reserve tickets in advance.
On-Site Experience
Outdoor and indoor exhibits and programs are open at BADM, including favorites like Lookout Cove and fishing boat Faith, along with new art and STEM offerings:
- Find Buddy: Buddy the butterfly is hiding in the museum – follow clues to find him four favorite hiding spots.
- Imagination Playground: Soft blue foam blocks are easy to lift and move, and a variety of shapes inspire the construction of unique structures.
- And more!
Face Coverings are optional throughout the Museum but strongly recommended for indoor spaces.
Bay Area Discovery Museum has robust cleaning and sanitizing procedures for all spaces occurring throughout the day and evening. Please notify a staff member if you notice a space needs extra attention.
Bean Sprouts Café is open! Learn more
Food and beverages can be consumed anywhere outside.
Policies and Procedures
To reschedule or cancel your tickets, please call (415) 339-3936 or email contact@badm.org. If you are unable to use your tickets, we will issue you a refund.
Yes – the name on the tickets does not need to match the name of the person using them.
Please note, if you plan to have a caregiver bring your kids under your membership, the caregiver must be listed on your membership and show a photo ID at check in. Contact membership@badm.org to update names of those covered under your membership.
Not sure how many people are covered on your membership? Check here.
Our staff is always happy to help, or to answer any additional questions you may have. Please give us a call at (415) 339-3900 or email us at contact@badm.org.
Regular Hours
Wednesday - Sunday: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Member Hour: 9 – 10 a.m.
Closed Monday – Tuesday
We will be open on Memorial Day, May 30 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
We will be closing early at 3:30 on Wednesday, June 1.