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Best Science Centers & Discovery Zones

Discover the best science centers & discovery zones for kids in Los Gatos.

The Santa Cruz Children’s Museum of Discovery

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

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

Randall Museum

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

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.

10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619

CuriOdyssey

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!

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

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

San Francisco Botanical Garden

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

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.

707 W Hornet Ave, Alameda, CA 94501

De Anza College Planetarium

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

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

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

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.

1 Centennial Dr, Berkeley, CA 94720

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Wildlife, plant & archaeology exhibits. Galleries & interactive programs exploring flora, fauna, geology & peoples native to the Bay Area.

1305 E Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Sulphur Creek Nature Center

Sulphur Creek Nature Center

Wildlife rehabilitations & education. This wildlife rehabilitation facility offers educational programs & a discovery center for kids.

1801 D St, Hayward, CA 94541

Monterey County Youth Museum

Monterey County Youth Museum

Children's museum with hands-on exhibits. This colorful museum for toddlers & bigger kids features interactive exhibits with a local theme.

425 Washington St, Monterey, CA 93940

Virtual Science Center

Virtual Science Center

Visit this great place for kids and families!

2855 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose, CA 95128, United States

Quest Science Center

Quest Science Center

Visit this great place for kids and families!

Quest Plaza, 2111 Railroad Ave, Livermore, CA 94550, United States

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.

1000 Oak St, Oakland, CA 94607, United States

Discovery Center LLNL

Discovery Center LLNL

Visit this great place for kids and families!

7000 East Ave, Livermore, CA 94550

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