Best Science Centers & Discovery Zones
Discover the best science centers & discovery zones for kids in Los Altos.
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
Theater & interactive exhibit gallery. Educational multimedia exhibits include theater, touch pools & a remotely operated underwater robot.
35 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, United States
Seymour Marine Discovery Center
Aquarium & interactive science museum. Interactive marine science museum & aquarium, with hands-on exhibits, a touch pool & a gift shop.
100 McAllister Way, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Oakland Museum of California
State art, history & natural sciences. Artifacts & interactive displays in a modern building focusing on state art, history & science.
1000 Oak St, Oakland, CA 94607, United States
The Santa Cruz Children’s Museum of Discovery
Visit this great place for kids and families!
1855 41st Ave #10, Capitola, CA 95010
Rodin Sculpture Garden
Famed sculptor's work in outdoor setting. Garden at Stanford's Cantor Arts Center showing 20 statues by famed sculptor Rodin (open all hours).
Palo Alto, CA 94304, United States
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.
10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619
CuriOdyssey
Science & wildlife center for kids. Museum for kids focusing on environmental science & wildlife with indoor exhibits & an outdoor zoo.
1651 Coyote Point Dr, San Mateo, CA 94401
Ripley's Believe It or Not!
Museum for unusual & bizarre artifacts. Museum with kitschy oddities on display, including shrunken human heads & rare animal skeletons.
175 Jefferson St, San Francisco, CA 94133, United States
Exploratorium
Hands-on science museum. Hundreds of interactive, educational exhibits & activities illustrating scientific principles.
Pier 15 Embarcadero at, Green St, San Francisco, CA 94111, United States
Discovery Museum Lookout Tower
Visit this great place for kids and families!
Art Studios, 557 McReynolds Rd, Sausalito, CA 94965
San Francisco Botanical Garden
Green refuge with rare plant collections. 55 acres of serene gardens showcasing diverse plants from around the world & a magnolia collection.
1199 9th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
Bay Area Discovery Museum
Interactive kids' museum. Indoor/outdoor museum inspiring kid creativity via interactive exhibits, a play space & art classes.
557 McReynolds Rd, Sausalito, CA 94965
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.
707 W Hornet Ave, Alameda, CA 94501
Discovery Center LLNL
Visit this great place for kids and families!
7000 East Ave, Livermore, CA 94550
Science and Health Student Center (Planetarium Building - PL-102/3)
Visit this great place for kids and families!
321 Golf Club Rd, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Bay Model Visitor Center
High-tech hydraulic model of the bay. Open for tours, this 1.5-ac. model of San Francisco's bay reproduces the rise & fall of tides.
2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA 94965
Randall Museum
Children's museum on 16-acre park. Museum with wild-animal exhibits & hands-on experiences for exploring science & the arts.
199 Museum Way, San Francisco, CA 94114, United States
De Anza College Planetarium
Venue for astronomy & laser shows. This large planetarium offers educational astronomy shows & entertaining laser displays.
21250 Stevens Creek Blvd Parking Lot E, Cupertino, CA 95014
Computer History Museum
Devices dating back to the 1940s. Exhibits on early computers, the growth of the Internet, industry pioneers & more.
1401 N Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View, CA 94043, United States
Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo
Hands-on science & nature exhibits. Child-oriented venue with animals like birds & turtles, plus interactive educational exhibits.
1451 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94301
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