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7 Family-friendly Museums for an Educational Weekend

Family Looking At Artifact In Glass Case On Trip

Bay Area museums provide plenty of learning experiences that the entire family can enjoy.

From awesome attractions to interactive features, a day at the museum offers so much for every member of the family. In San Francisco, the choices are limitless – from one devoted to cable cars, to a place that showcases the many classic characters created by Walt Disney.

If you don’t know where to start, here are Bay Area museums you must check out with your kids:

  1. The Exploratorium
    Pier 15, Embarcadero Street
    San Francisco, CA 94123

    Founded by American scientist Frank Oppenheimer, the Exploratorium is dedicated to cultivating curious minds at any age. Combining science with art, it features a variety of appealing, interactive exhibits designed to promote hands-on discovery. With a direct approach to learning, this museum will prove awe-inspiring for kids.

  2. California Academy of Sciences
    55 Music Concourse Drive
    San Francisco, CA 94118

    A planetarium, aquarium, and natural history museum all in one, the California Academy of Sciences is a one-stop shop for learning. Marvel at various aquatic species. Immerse yourself in a four-story simulated rainforest. Watch special shows that tell the fascinating journey of the Earth and all of the life that it supports.

  3. Walt Disney Family Museum
    104 Montgomery Street
    San Francisco, CA 94129

    With the Disney name attached to it, this museum is an instant draw. It showcases all your favorite Disney characters through the years, plus the stories behind their creation.

  4. Cable Car Museum
    1201 Mason Street
    San Francisco, CA 94108

    If your kids have experienced riding Francisco’s iconic cable cars, they will love a visit here. This museum showcases vintage cable cars, the machinery that makes it all work, and a peek into the plans for saving, rebuilding, and this local living treasure. Entrance is free.

  5. Bay Area Discovery Museum
    557 McReynolds Road
    Sausalito, CA 94965

    Located a short drive across the Golden Gate Bridge, this place is sure to capture your children’s imagination. The 2.5-acre space is dedicated to a playful and interactive exploration and makes science, technology, and math fun for kids and adults alike.

  6. Bay Model Museum
    2100 Bridgeway
    Sausalito, CA 94965

    Want to show your kids around the Bay Area and all of its highlight destinations? Do it faster and easier by bringing them to the Nay Model Museum. Created by the US Army Corps to study San Francisco Bay tides and currents, this huge model of the entire Bay Area can be visited and viewed for free.

  7. Cartoon Art Museum
    Golden Gate National Recreation Area
    Tiburon, CA 94920

    If you want to introduce your kids to art, visit this Yerba Buena museum. Boasting a collection of over 6,000 original works of art, this museum houses relics from classic comic strips, graphic novels, and cartoons.

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