Activities for Kids
4 activities in the Bay Area
California Academy of Sciences
Explore an aquarium, planetarium, rainforest dome, and natural history museum all under one living roof. Kids love the penguin colony and the four-story rainforest with free-flying butterflies.
Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose
A hands-on museum in downtown San Jose best for kids ages 2 to 9. Exhibits encourage building, exploring water play, climbing, and creative art. The outdoor play area has a real fire truck to climb on and a garden space. One of the best rainy-day options in the South Bay with plenty to keep toddlers and older kids busy.
Exploratorium
A world-famous hands-on science museum on the Embarcadero with hundreds of interactive exhibits. The Tactile Dome is a must-try — crawl through a pitch-black maze using only touch.
Lawrence Hall of Science
A science museum and learning center in the Berkeley Hills with hands-on exhibits, a planetarium, and breathtaking views of the Bay. Great for curious kids who love experiments.