The Mission of the Bay Area Discovery Museum is to engage, delight and educate children through exploration of and connection with the local environment and the diverse communities that live here.
Description
The nationally recognized Bay Area Discovery Museum is a one-of-a-kind indoor/outdoor children's museum that offers a full range of programs for children, parents, school groups and educators. Located on 7 and 1/2 acres in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area at Fort Baker in Sausalito, CA, the Museum's unique programs feature hands-on art, science and environmental exhibitions, performances, special events, cultural festivals and ongoing educational curricula... all with a focus on fun!
The Bay Area Discovery Museum uses the concept of "home" for exploring the natural and cultural environments of the Bay Area - from distinctive landscape elements and natural habitats to artistic traditions. The curriculum encourages environmental stewardship, which is threaded throughout the Museum through its interactive exhibitions and programs.
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The Museum is consistently recognized as the Bay Area's best! - Grand Magazine, Top 20 Children's Museum, 2007
- J. the Jewish newsweekly, Favorite Museum, 2007
- Pacific Sun, Best Place for a Kid's Party, 2007
- North Bay Bohemian, Best Museum, 2007
- Ross Valley Mother's Club, Best Day Outing (Hands Down Winner), 2006
- American Graphic Design Awards, excellence in communication and graphic design, 2006
- North Bay Bohemian, Best Place to Inspire Your Kids, 2005 & 2006
- California Preservation Foundation, Preservation Design Award, 2005
- AIGA Design Competition, wayfinding award, 2005
- North Bay Bohemian, Best Summer Day Camp, 2005
- Lamorinda Moms Club, Best Indoor Activity, 2005
- Bay Area Parent, Family Favorite, 2004
- Pacific Sun, Best Children’s Attraction, 2003
- North Bay Bohemian, Best Children’s Attraction, 2003
- Pacific Sun, Hero of the Week, Museum’s Community Learning Initiative (CLI), 2002
- SF Gate, 10 Great Bay Area Places to Keep the Kids Amused, 2002
- MetLife Foundation and Association of Children’s Museums (ACM), Promising Practice Award, 2002
- FamilyWonder.com, Highest Review Rating for Museum, 2000
- San Francisco Architectural Foundation, Architecture and Youth Award, 2000
- Parents Magazine, Must-See Museum, 2000
- San Francisco Chronicle, Best Family Outing, 1999
- San Francisco / Peninsula Parent Magazine, Best Place For Kids, 1998
- Pacific Sun, Best Place to Bring Kids, 1997
- Valley Parent Magazine, Best Family Outing, 1996
- National Historic Preservation Award from the President’s Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, 1992
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