Best Science Centers & Discovery Zones
Discover the best science centers & discovery zones for kids in Santa Clara.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Virtual Science Center
Visit this great place for kids and families!
2855 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose, CA 95128, United States
Morrison Planetarium
All-digital planetarium with star shows. Variety of programming from star shows to NASA feeds featured in an all-digital planetarium dome.
55 Music Concourse Dr, San Francisco, CA 94118
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
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
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