Best Museums & Educational Spots For Kids
Discover the best museums & educational spots for kids in Menlo Park.
Vasona Lake County Park
Site with a sprawling lawn, trail & lake. Public green space with 45 acres of lawn, a multi-use trail & picnic areas plus a lake with fishing.
333 Blossom Hill Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95032, United States
New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU)
Art & history museum with studio space. Museum & community hub featuring art & history exhibits, plus studio space for workshops & training.
106 E Main St, Los Gatos, CA 95030
Little Free Art Museum ("SJ FLAG")
Visit this great place for kids and families!
3813 Willowview Dr, San Jose, CA 95118, United States
Dublin Historic Park and Museums
Local history & 1850s-era buildings. A 10-acre park with preserved buildings from the 1850s tells the story of the city's early settlers.
6600 Donlon Way, Dublin, CA 94568
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
McClellan Ranch Preserve
Former horse ranch with a nature museum. Former horse ranch from the 1930s featuring a nature museum, community garden & historic buildings.
22221 McClellan Rd, Cupertino, CA 95014
Bill's Backyard
Visit this great place for kids and families!
180 Woz Way, San Jose, CA 95110, United States
The Tech Interactive
Interactive displays & an IMAX theater. Accessible, hands-on exhibits for all ages in a spacious facility, plus an attached IMAX theater.
201 S Market St, San Jose, CA 95113
Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose
Shows, workshops & interactive exhibits. Children of all ages explore more than 150 interactive exhibits including a full-size fire truck.
180 Woz Way, San Jose, CA 95110, United States
Blackhawk Museum
Sleek space showcasing classic cars. Research library & museum featuring historic & vintage cars in sprawling, contemporary digs.
3700 Blackhawk Plaza Cir, Danville, CA 94506
Tenderloin Museum
Museum of this famous district. This museum tells the story of this area peopled by immigrants & iconoclasts, artists & activists.
398 Eddy St, San Francisco, CA 94102, United States
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
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
Exhibits on the oceangoing experience. Expansive complex featuring a museum, interactive displays & ships telling the story of sea travel.
San Francisco, CA 94109
Ardenwood Historic Farm
Living museum with horse-powered farming. A working farm with a train & crops grown using historic methods, plus volunteers in period attire.
34600 Ardenwood Blvd, Fremont, CA 94555
Winchester Mystery House
Quirky mansion with odd design details. Sprawling landmark with a staircase leading nowhere & other odd features designed to confuse ghosts.
525 S Winchester Blvd, San Jose, CA 95128
Tilden Nature Area Environmental Education Center
Visit this great place for kids and families!
1500 Central Park Dr, Berkeley, CA 94708, United States
Children's Fairyland
Storybook-themed amusement park standby. Vibrant, longtime amusement park pairing a storybook motif with rides & theatrical performances.
699 Bellevue Ave, Oakland, CA 94610
Museum of Children's Art
Interactive educational art exhibits. Mecca for hands-on cultural & arts activities for all ages, with educational exhibits & programs.
1221 Broadway LL #49, Oakland, CA 94612, United States
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.
5689 Bay St, Emeryville, CA 94608, United States
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