Best Museums & Educational Spots for Kids

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

Lindsay Wildlife Experience

Lindsay Wildlife Experience

Education center with 50+ animal species. Environmental education center housing 50+ species of live, nonreleasable California wildlife.

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Shadelands Ranch Museum

Shadelands Ranch Museum

Elegant 1902 house with guided tours. Genteel, historic 1902 house museum featuring period furniture, local artifacts & tours.

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Chabot Space & Science Center

Chabot Space & Science Center

All about outer space plus a planetarium. Big complex featuring interactive exhibits on outer space, a planetarium, a gift shop & more.

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California Kids Fun Puppet and Magic Shows

California Kids Fun Puppet and Magic Shows

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Old Borges Ranch

Old Borges Ranch

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University of California Botanical Garden

University of California Botanical Garden

Sprawling collection of diverse plants. Established in 1890, this 34-acre garden features a collection of plants from around the world.

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The Lawrence Hall of Science

The Lawrence Hall of Science

A planetarium & an interactive museum. Science center at the University of California, Berkeley, with hands-on exhibits & a planetarium.

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John Muir National Historic Site

John Muir National Historic Site

Hiking trail with peak & valley views. A 2.4-mile hiking trail loop that begins near the John Muir house, with scenic mountain views.

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The Cobra Experience - Museum & Event Space

The Cobra Experience - Museum & Event Space

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Tilden Nature Area Environmental Education Center

Tilden Nature Area Environmental Education Center

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Martinez Museum

Martinez Museum

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Children's Fairyland

Children's Fairyland

Storybook-themed amusement park standby. Vibrant, longtime amusement park pairing a storybook motif with rides & theatrical performances.

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Oakland Museum of California

Oakland Museum of California

State art, history & natural sciences. Artifacts & interactive displays in a modern building focusing on state art, history & science.

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Habitot Children's Museum

Habitot Children's Museum

Hands-on learning lab for kids. Museum engaging kids ages 1-5 with interactive exhibits like a wind tunnel & face-painting table.

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Museum of Children's Art

Museum of Children's Art

Interactive educational art exhibits. Mecca for hands-on cultural & arts activities for all ages, with educational exhibits & programs.

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The Museum of Art and Digital Entertainment - (The MADE)

The Museum of Art and Digital Entertainment - (The MADE)

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Alameda Museum

Alameda Museum

Historic artifacts, photos & furnishings. Museum with a collection of city artifacts, vintage furnishings & photos, plus a lecture series.

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Museum of History, Benicia - Arsenal Galleries

Museum of History, Benicia - Arsenal Galleries

All about Benicia & military history too. Unusual museum with exhibits highlighting the history of Benicia & the military presence there.

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Black Panther Party Mini Museum

Black Panther Party Mini Museum

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Mount Diablo Summit Visitor Center

Mount Diablo Summit Visitor Center

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Pacific Pinball Museum

Pacific Pinball Museum

Historic & playable pinball machines. Museum displaying rare & vintage pinball machines, which are also playable, amid colorful local art.

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Oakland Aviation Museum

Oakland Aviation Museum

Display aircraft & historical exhibits. Museum housing an extensive aircraft collection & various aviation exhibits in a historic hangar.

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Blackhawk Museum

Blackhawk Museum

Sleek space showcasing classic cars. Research library & museum featuring historic & vintage cars in sprawling, contemporary digs.

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USS Hornet - Sea, Air and Space Museum

USS Hornet - Sea, Air and Space Museum

Warship with WWII & Apollo 11 history. Aircraft carrier that participated in WWII & the Apollo 11 recovery mission now a museum with tours.

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Greathouse Visitor Center

Greathouse Visitor Center

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Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve

Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve

Historic area with hiking trails. Former coal mining site featuring expansive green space, underground tours & hiking trails.

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