Science and Technology

Wednesday, July 27, 2016

Packed with kid-friendly experiments and plenty of stuff to touch, science and technology museums and exhibits are a great family outing.

The Tech Museum of Innovation (201 S Market St, San Jose)
www.thetech.org
Family-friendly interactive science and technology center. 

Exploratorium (Pier 15, the Embarcadero, San Francisco) 
www.exploratorium.edu
An experimental, hands-on museum designed to spark curiosity, regardless of your age or familiarity with science. There are hundreds of exhibits to touch, pick up and tinker with. 

CuriOdyssey (1651 Coyote Point Dr, San Mateo) 
http://curiodyssey.org/  
A Serious Science Playground! Experiential science and wildlife center for children and families.

California Academy of Science (55 Music Concourse Dr, San Francisco)
www.calacademy.org
The California Academy of Sciences is a renowned scientific and educational institution dedicated to exploring, explaining, and sustaining life on Earth. Based in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, it's the only place in the world to house an aquarium, planetarium, and natural history museum, as well as innovative programs in scientific research and education - all under one living roof.
CA Academy of Science
Randall Museum (745 Treat Ave, San Francisco)  
www.randallmuseum.org
The Randall Museum offers youth and adults opportunities for active involvement and recreation in an integrated program of arts and sciences. Focusing on the cultures and environment of the San Francisco Bay Area, the Museum strives to inspire creativity, curiosity, and appreciation of the world around us. 

Bay Area Discovery Museum (557 McReynolds Rd, Sausalito)  
www.baykidsmuseum.org
One of a kind indoor/outdoor children’s museum, with a range of programs for children and families. Features hands-on-art, science and environmental exhibitions, performances, special events, cultural festivals and ongoing educational curricula… all with a focus on fun!  

Children Discovery Museum (180 Woz Way, San Jose, CA 95110)
www.cdm.org
Activities for children, hands-on fun, crafts, bubble play area, story time, pinscreen, gear up, kid’s garden, rainbow market, water play area and more. 

Chabot Space and Science Center (10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland)
http://www.chabotspace.org
With hands-on interactive exhibitions, full-dome digital Planetarium and historic Observatory, Chabot Space & Science Center is the ideal place to stretch your boundaries and expand your universe! 
Lawrence Hall of Science (1 Centennial Dr, Berkeley)
http://www.lawrencehallofscience.org/ 
Fascinating exhibits, live science demonstrations, Planetarium, and special events.
Computer History Museum (1401 N Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View)
http://www.computerhistory.org/ 
The Museum is dedicated to preserving and presenting the stories and artifacts of the information age, and exploring the computing revolution and its impact on society.

Children's Creativity Museum (Yerba Buena Gardens, 221 4th St, San Francisco) https://creativity.org/  
An innovative art and technology experience for children ages 2-12. 
Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo (1451 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto)  
http://www.cityofpaloalto.org/gov/depts/csd/jmz/
Interactive museum science exhibits, and mini zoo.   
Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo

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