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Best Museums & Educational Spots For Kids

Discover the best museums & educational spots for kids in Pleasanton.

Capitola Historical Museum

Capitola Historical Museum

Visit this great place for kids and families!

410 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA 95010, United States

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

The Mystery Spot

The Mystery Spot

Iconic gravity hill offering tours. Opened in 1941, this roadside landmark is a tilt-induced visual illusion with tours & a gift shop.

465 Mystery Spot Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95065

San Mateo County History Museum

San Mateo County History Museum

Hands-on exhibits in restored courthouse. Family-friendly, interactive exhibits devoted to local cultural heritage in a historic courthouse.

2200 Broadway, Redwood City, CA 94063

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

Osher Rainforest at the California Academy of Sciences

Osher Rainforest at the California Academy of Sciences

Visit this great place for kids and families!

55 Music Concourse Dr, San Francisco, CA 94118

Museum of International Propaganda

Museum of International Propaganda

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

1000 Fifth Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901

Legion of Honor

Legion of Honor

Renowned art museum with stunning views. 4,000 years of ancient & European art in a beaux arts building overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge.

100 34th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121

California Academy of Sciences

California Academy of Sciences

Museum with science exhibits & research. Natural history museum with an aquarium, planetarium & scientists conducting a variety of research.

55 Music Concourse Dr, San Francisco, CA 94118

Rush Ranch Open Space

Rush Ranch Open Space

Visit this great place for kids and families!

3521 Grizzly Island Rd, Suisun City, CA 94585, United States

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.

4300 Central Pl, Fairfield, CA 94534, United States

Vacaville Museum

Vacaville Museum

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

213 Buck Ave, Vacaville, CA 95688, United States

Western Railway Museum

Western Railway Museum

Rides in electric trains & streetcars. Unique facility offering rides in restored electric trains & historic streetcars, plus exhibits.

5848 CA-12, Suisun City, CA 94585, United States

Blackhawk Museum

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

Stockton Field Aviation Museum

Stockton Field Aviation Museum

Visit this great place for kids and families!

7430 C E Dixon St, Stockton, CA 95206

Modesto Children's Museum

Modesto Children's Museum

Visit this great place for kids and families!

928 11th St, Modesto, CA 95354, United States

Boomers Modesto

Boomers Modesto

Family fun center with mini-golf & more. National amusement center chain featuring mini-golf, go-karts, bumper boats & arcade games.

4215 Bangs Ave, Modesto, CA 95356, United States

Emma Prusch Farm Park

Emma Prusch Farm Park

Community farm with orchards & gardens. Compact community farm features heirloom vegetable gardens, orchards, chickens & a fair.

647 S King Rd, San Jose, CA 95116, United States

Immersive Gamebox - San Jose, Santa Clara

Immersive Gamebox - San Jose, Santa Clara

Visit this great place for kids and families!

2855 Stevens Creek Blvd STE 2605, Santa Clara, CA 95050

Japanese American Museum of San Jose

Japanese American Museum of San Jose

Showcase for Japanese history & culture. Museum highlighting Japanese art, history & culture with an emphasis on the Bay Area.

535 N 5th St, San Jose, CA 95112

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