Best Museums & Educational Spots for Kids

Explore the best best museums & educational spots for kids options for kids and families in Calistoga

Old Faithful Geyser of California

Old Faithful Geyser of California

Scenic site with a unique gift shop. Small, scenic geyser backdropped by palms & mountains, plus a gift shop with locally made goods.

The Petrified Forest

The Petrified Forest

Preserved redwood trees & trails. Park with a trail winding through giant redwood trees petrified by a volcano 3 million years ago.

Marijke’s Grove | Paradise Ridge Winery

Marijke’s Grove | Paradise Ridge Winery

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Robert Ferguson Observatory

Robert Ferguson Observatory

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Spellcraft curator

Spellcraft curator

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California Indian Museum & Cultural Center

California Indian Museum & Cultural Center

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Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center

Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center

Exhibits on cartoonist Charles M. Schulz. Whimsical museum with exhibits on famed cartoonist Charles M. Schulz, comics, a gift shop & more.

Children's Museum of Sonoma County

Children's Museum of Sonoma County

Hands-on exhibits & an outdoor garden. Cheerful museum for kids featuring interactive educational activities, plus an explorative garden.

Museum of Sonoma County

Museum of Sonoma County

Rotating exhibits with a local focus. Small, stately facility with a collection of exhibits documenting aspects of the region's past.

Luther Burbank Home & Gardens

Luther Burbank Home & Gardens

Horticultural landmark with tours. Public park with guided tours featuring the former residence of the namesake horticulturalist.

Railroad Square Historic District

Railroad Square Historic District

Vintage quarter with shops & dining. Heart of old town Santa Rosa, with restaurants & antiques shops in restored late-1800s buildings.

Pacific Coast Air Museum

Pacific Coast Air Museum

Interactive aircraft & related displays. A collection of 30+ vintage aircraft (many of which can be explored) plus related displays & a shop.

Sonoma Botanical Garden

Sonoma Botanical Garden

25 acres of flowering Asian plants. One of the largest collections of documented, wild-collected Asian plants in the world.

Jack London State Historic Park

Jack London State Historic Park

Famed author's grave, a museum & trails. Vast park dedicated to Jack London featuring his gravesite, a museum, historic buildings & trails.

Scandia Family Fun Center

Scandia Family Fun Center

Amusement park with mini-golf & go-karts. Compact amusement park offering mini-golf, batting cages & go-karts, plus an arcade & pizza counter.

Napa Valley Museum

Napa Valley Museum

Regional art, science & history exhibits. Heritage museum features regional art, science & history exhibitions, educational programs & events.

West County Museum

West County Museum

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Patrick Amiot

Patrick Amiot

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Hallberg Butterfly Garden

Hallberg Butterfly Garden

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Luther Burbank’s Gold Ridge Experiment Farm

Luther Burbank’s Gold Ridge Experiment Farm

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Penngrove Power and Implement Museum

Penngrove Power and Implement Museum

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Sonoma Valley Museum of Art

Sonoma Valley Museum of Art

Museum with local contemporary art. Established in 1998, this museum exhibits modern & contemporary art by local & national artists.

Rancho Petaluma Adobe

Rancho Petaluma Adobe

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Petaluma Wildlife Museum

Petaluma Wildlife Museum

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Scandia Golfland

Scandia Golfland

Fun park with games, go-karts & more. Fun park featuring mini-golf, an arcade, laser tag, go-karts, water bumper boats & more.

Vacaville Museum

Vacaville Museum

Small museum for local heritage. Intimate gallery featuring changing exhibits related to city & county history, plus a gift shop.

American Armory Museum

American Armory Museum

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Shark Experience

Shark Experience

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Rowland Freedom Center

Rowland Freedom Center

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Rush Ranch Open Space

Rush Ranch Open Space

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Travis Air Force Base Aviation Museum

Travis Air Force Base Aviation Museum

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Museum of International Propaganda

Museum of International Propaganda

Global political propaganda museum. Museum displaying political propaganda from more than 12 countries, including posters & memorabilia.

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