How Things Work is Open
Bay Area Discovery Museum is a place for imaginations to run wild. Watch your child take on new roles and skills as they learn through the power of play.
What makes a car move? Where does the water go when a toilet flushes? How Things Work answers these questions and more by revealing new and unique views of ordinary objects. Learn more about How Things Work.
Discover All Exhibits
Our exhibits are designed to help children cultivate curiosity and creative problem-solving skills. Discover new adventures with your family.
Explore Daily Programs
As part of our robust learning experiences, Bay Area Discovery Museum offers fun, engaging creative activities so families can explore safely together. Daily programs are free with museum admission.
Discover All Exhibits
Our exhibits are research-backed and provide STEM-focused, inquiry-driven experiences that help children develop creativity and creative problem-solving skills. Discover new adventures with your family.
Explore Daily Programs
As part of our robust learning experiences, BADM offers fun, engaging creative activities so families can explore safely together. Daily programs are free with museum admission.
About Bay Area Discovery Museum
Located at the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge on 7.5 acres of National Park land in Sausalito, Bay Area Discovery Museum is designed for children 6 months to 8 years old.
About Bay Area Discovery Museum
Located at the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge on 7.5 acres of National Park land in Sausalito, Bay Area Discovery Museum is designed for children 6 months to 8 years old.
What to Expect
We've been hard at work developing fun and safe experiences for your family. Learn about what to expect ahead of your visit.
What to Expect
Things might look different at BADM since your last visit. We've been hard at work developing fun and safe experiences for your family. Learn about what to expect ahead of your visit.
All visitors 2 years and older are required to wear a face covering indoors. Face Shields are not an acceptable face covering (for children or adults).
Advance ticket reservations are required for entry. Tickets are free for members. Reserve Tickets