Bay Area Discovery Museum in San Francisco

Bay Area Discovery Museum highlights

Most of the exhibits at this museum tend to be STEM-focused to foster the kind of problem-solving skills that will help kids in the future. One of the best spots for this is Bay Hall, which is a miniature version of the San Francisco ports with moveable boats and an underwater tunnel.

For more hands-on learning, your family can visit the "How Things Work" exhibit, which features convenient cutouts of complicated machinery like cars to showcase the components that make them run. Of course, several of the exhibits function similarly to a playground.

Good to know when visiting the Bay Area Discovery Museum

If you're looking to save on your trip, be sure to take advantage of any discounts you may qualify for whether it's a senior discount, military discount, or the AAA discount. Additionally, the first Wednesday of each month offers free admission for everyone.

Besides the museum offerings, you'll also find a small store and a café. The store has some souvenirs, but you'll also find toys and clothes fit for kids. Meanwhile, the Bean Sprouts Café offers delicious treats like smoothies, sandwiches, soups, and salads, all made with nutritious and fresh ingredients.