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Bay Area Discovery Museum
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,121 Google reviews · Indoor playground in Sausalito, California
Indoor/outdoor museum inspiring kid creativity via interactive exhibits, a play space & art classes.
Plan your visit
- Ages parents visit with kids 3–4, going by reviews
- Café on site somewhere to grab a coffee and sit while the kids play
- Memberships available — worth asking about if you'd come back often
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (415) 339-3900
- Website bayareadiscoverymuseum.org
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–4 PM |
What parents highlight
“The whole property is very well managed, with friendly staff, clean facilities, tons of parking, and lots to do throughout the year, rain or shine.”
“There are indoor exhibits with plenty of hands on activities from arts and crafts, how things work, indoor area for toddlers to run and play.”
“Explore a fishing boat, build a structure with giant pieces of foam, climb up into the treetops and walk a rope bridge before sliding down a huge slide.”
“Most people bring snacks/food with them, however there is also a pretty decent cafe with kid friendly options.”
What parents say
I thought it's was pretty sparse but my 3 year old loved it. The rooms and things are just right for a 1-4 year old toddler. Any older and they will probably get bored pretty quickly. You can rent out spaces for birthday parties and there are two large outdoor areas with structures the children can play on.
Wonderful mostly outdoor active experience for kids. Appropriately for ages 3-8 probably. Very child-led. Explore a fishing boat, build a structure with giant pieces of foam, climb up into the treetops and walk a rope bridge before sliding down a huge slide. Lunch and snacks were surprisingly higher quality.
Beautiful views of Golden Gate Bridge. Creative playground suitable for all ages. Very nice areas for imaginative play and building stuff. Cute cafe with kid-friendly food, though the long was long and they were kind of slow.
Toddler and bigger kid friendly. They have different areas that are 42" and under and safe for smaller visitors. Went on a holiday weekend and it was soo packed but its such a big area and so many sections that we could easily avoid crowds. 100% recommend ordering food online and just picking up at the window.
Birthday parties at Bay Area Discovery Museum
Bay Area Discovery Museum hosts birthday parties, going by their listing and parent reviews. Packages, party rooms, and pricing change often, so check the current options and book ahead — weekend slots go fast at popular playgrounds.
Bringing a toddler?
Reviews and the venue's own info mention a dedicated toddler area or toddler times at Bay Area Discovery Museum — a separate space where little ones can play without dodging big kids.
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