Best Museums & Educational Spots for Kids
Explore the best best museums & educational spots for kids options for kids and families in Walnut Creek
Lindsay Wildlife Experience
Education center with 50+ animal species. Environmental education center housing 50+ species of live, nonreleasable California wildlife.
Shadelands Ranch Museum
Elegant 1902 house with guided tours. Genteel, historic 1902 house museum featuring period furniture, local artifacts & tours.
California Kids Fun Puppet and Magic Shows
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Old Borges Ranch
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John Muir National Historic Site
Hiking trail with peak & valley views. A 2.4-mile hiking trail loop that begins near the John Muir house, with scenic mountain views.
The Cobra Experience - Museum & Event Space
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Mount Diablo Summit Visitor Center
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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.
Martinez Museum
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University of California Botanical Garden
Sprawling collection of diverse plants. Established in 1890, this 34-acre garden features a collection of plants from around the world.
The Lawrence Hall of Science
A planetarium & an interactive museum. Science center at the University of California, Berkeley, with hands-on exhibits & a planetarium.
Blackhawk Museum
Sleek space showcasing classic cars. Research library & museum featuring historic & vintage cars in sprawling, contemporary digs.
Tilden Nature Area Environmental Education Center
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Museum of History, Benicia - Arsenal Galleries
All about Benicia & military history too. Unusual museum with exhibits highlighting the history of Benicia & the military presence there.
Greathouse Visitor Center
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Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve
Historic area with hiking trails. Former coal mining site featuring expansive green space, underground tours & hiking trails.
Children's Fairyland
Storybook-themed amusement park standby. Vibrant, longtime amusement park pairing a storybook motif with rides & theatrical performances.
Oakland Museum of California
State art, history & natural sciences. Artifacts & interactive displays in a modern building focusing on state art, history & science.
Museum of Children's Art
Interactive educational art exhibits. Mecca for hands-on cultural & arts activities for all ages, with educational exhibits & programs.
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.
The Museum of Art and Digital Entertainment - (The MADE)
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Alameda Museum
Historic artifacts, photos & furnishings. Museum with a collection of city artifacts, vintage furnishings & photos, plus a lecture series.
Oakland Aviation Museum
Display aircraft & historical exhibits. Museum housing an extensive aircraft collection & various aviation exhibits in a historic hangar.
Black Panther Party Mini Museum
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Pacific Pinball Museum
Historic & playable pinball machines. Museum displaying rare & vintage pinball machines, which are also playable, amid colorful local art.
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.
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