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Museum overlook with family
Photo: de Young Museum, Osher Sculpture Garden Overlook, courtesy of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco

Marin & Bay Area Museums for Kids

Visit a San Francisco Bay Area museum with the kiddos to experience unforgettable art, get hands-on with science and nature, take a ride on a steam train, and more!

Featured Museum Articles

January 28, 2025

Museum visitors are often told not to touch anything, but not at the museums listed here! These 10 Marin and Bay Area museums offer fun hands-on activities for kids and families.

Upcoming Museum Events

Friday, May 2

Chabot Space & Science Center, Oakland
6:00 pm

Tuesday, May 6

de Young Museum, San Francisco
9:30 am
Legion of Honor, San Francisco
9:30 am

Saturday, May 10

Chabot Space & Science Center, Oakland
12:30 pm

Sunday, May 11

MarinMOCA, San Rafael
11:00 am

Saturday, May 17

Chabot Space & Science Center, Oakland
10:00 am