San Francisco is a city full of excitement, and commercial, cultural and financial heart of Northern California. It’s the city of sourdough bread, Dungeness crab, and the magnificent Golden Gate Bridge. San Francisco is on the most travellers bucket list and for incredibly good reason. The City has something to offer everyone. The city is known for its children’s museums. All of these museums are wonderful to bring your little ones for good learning and bonding time. The museums help kids to learn so much about our community and shape their minds. Here’s a detailed list of 10 best children’s museums in the Bay Area, San Francisco, California.
1. Oakland Museum of California
Oakland Museum of California is one of the best cultural institutions of California. Its vision is to provide knowledge of California’s vibrant cultural heritage to visitors from all over the world. The museum organises many exhibitions, educational initiatives, public programs and cultural events that provide a better understanding of California’s history, art, and natural surroundings. Visitors are encouraged to participate in the Museum as they understand about the artistic, natural and social forces that affect the state and explore their own part in both its history and its future.
Oakland Museum of California
Address: 1000 Oak St, Oakland, CA 94607, United States
Website: Oakland Museum of California
2. Cartoon Art Museum
Located at 781 Beach Street, Cartoon Art Museum has something for every age. From comic books and comic strips, anime to graphic novels, and political cartoons. The museum has it all. The museum’s goal is to incite imaginations and creativity. It provides the next generation with an opportunity to understand the history of cartoon art, its university appeal and its role in society. Visitors of all generations can view original cartoon art at exhibitions and create their own comics and animation at workshops.
Cartoon Art Museum
Address: 781 Beach St, San Francisco, CA 94109, United States
Website: Cartoon Art Museum
3. Habitot Children's Museum
Habitot Children’s Museum is an incredible place to take your kids to. Kids get to apply face paints, engage in role-playing games and read interesting books. There is a playroom with a grocery store, shopping carts and cash registers, a grocery store, a café, an astronaut space and an aquarium room with water toys. There is a small store equipped with snacks and delicious beverages. If a child needs to eat snacks or drink something, they can get it easily from there.
Habitot Children's Museum
Address: 2065 Kittredge St, Berkeley, CA 94704, United States
Website: Habitot Children’s Museum
4. Children's Natural History Museum
Children’s Natural History Museum (CNHM) in Fremont is a place to catch a glimpse of local history. You can find out about local fossils, minerals, animals and astronomy in a very engaging environment. CNHM has developed exhibits and activities that encourage children and adults to think about our planet. Visitors can learn about the evolution of planets. You can time travel from the beginning of the universe to the present time. The museum gives an opportunity to observe telescopes, see models of the galaxy and the solar system and learn about the formation of Earth.
Children's Natural History Museum
Address: 4074 Eggers Dr, Fremont, CA 94536, United States
Website: Children’s Natural History Museum
5. Exploratorium
Exploratorium is a fascinating museum of science, art, and human perception. There are so many exhibits to Indulge your curiosity. You can explore and understand the world around you through the amazing exhibits and activities. You must not miss out the Tactile Dome. It makes it possible to experience an interactive excursion in total darkness using only your sense of touch. There is also an extraordinary museum store and two amazing places to eat. The restaurants have an incredible bay view with delicious food.
Exploratorium
Address: 15 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94111, United States
Website: Exploratorium
6. Children's Discovery Museum
Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose is one of the largest and most reputable museums of its kind. It has many engaging and interactive exhibits and programs that encourage kids to explore world cultures, performing arts social science, and history, and health. The museum develops wonderful exhibits every year that respond to children’s diverse educational requirements. The museum is full of broad themes of community and connections. It helps the kids to think creatively and explore their emotional skills.
Children's Discovery Museum
Address: 180 Woz Way, San Jose, CA 95110, United States
Website: Children’s Discovery Museum
7. Children's Museum of Sonoma County
The Children’s Museum of Sonoma County’s mission is to instil a sense of wonder and boost the children to learn about the arts, science, technology, maths and beauty of the world around them in an engaging environment. The museum provides incredible exhibits and interactive activities that encourage the kids to imagine and think creatively. The kids will learn many amazing things while they are playing. It is an excellent place for field trips, birthday parties, and summer camps.
Children's Museum of Sonoma County
Address: 1835 W Steele Ln, Santa Rosa, CA 95403, United States
Website: Children’s Museum of Sonoma County
8. CuriOdyssey
CuriOdyssey is a zoo and science playground in San Mateo. The children can see many wild animals and play with real scientific phenomena in a fun and interactive manner. CuriOdyssey is a safe haven to almost 100 rescued animals. The animals are mostly native to California and cannot survive in the wild. CuriOdyssey’s wildlife includes a river otter, bobcats, fox, opossum, owls, eagles and more. It is an awesome place to spend some quality time with your little ones. And don’t miss out on the First Friday Family Nights! It is a great opportunity to enjoy live music and delicious food with your family.
CuriOdyssey
Address: 1651 Coyote Point Dr, San Mateo, CA 94401, United States
Website: CuriOdyssey
9. Children's Creativity Museum
Children’s Creativity Museum is an incredible multimedia art and technology museum. There are so many wonderful exhibits that encourage kids to imagine, create, build and share. You can get engaged in many interactive activities like the Mystery Box Challenge, make your own stop-motion animation movie, or explore the Tech Lab to code robots, and experiment with amazing instruments and create sound in the Making Music exhibition area.
Children's Creativity Museum
Address: 221 4th St, San Francisco, CA 94103, United States
Website: Children’s Creativity Museum
10. The Walt Disney Family Museum (from USD 25.0)
Located in the Presidio of San Francisco, The Walt Disney Family Museum is one of the most innovative museums. It is spread over an area of 40,000 square feet (3716.12 square meters). The museum has contemporary interactive galleries and amazing exhibits that are narrated in Walt’s own voice. It also has a wonderful model of Disneyland. The place is incredible and full of memories. It also has many touching stories, photos and films about Walt Disney’s vision and past life. It is a great place for Disney fans, and history buffs.
San Francisco The Walt Disney Family Museum Admission Ticket
Duration: 2 to 3 hours
Plan your visit to the museums today
All of these museums are wonderful to spend a day with your little ones. You can participate with your kids and get engaged in so many amazing activities. The museums help kids to learn so much about our community and shape their minds. It is a perfect place to take your kids. Just make sure to plan everything in advance.
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