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9 Marin Museums for Culture & Fun

If you've explored every nook and cranny of the Cal Academy and traveled to Mars and back at the Lawrence Hall of Science, it's time to hop across the Golden Gate for a North Bay museum adventure.

By Erin Lem September 27, 2014

If you’ve explored every nook and cranny of the Cal Academy and traveled to Mars and back at the Lawrence Hall of Science, it’s time to hop across the Golden Gate for a North Bay museum adventure. From a family-favorite museum under the Bridge to contemporary art hubs off the beaten path, Marin is full of culture and imaginative play. Flip through the gallery for nine great Marin museums to visit now.

Marin History Museum, San Rafael

If you’ve ever been curious about the history of Marin, pay a visit to the small but awesome Marin History Museum in San Rafael where you’ll be greeted by the friendly staff and volunteers who excitedly expound upon the area’s past. Be sure to take a peek at the museum’s aerial photographs of Marin and sign up for one of their local walking tours.

1125 B. St.
San Rafael, Ca
415-454-8538
Online: marinhistory.org

photo: Marin History Museum via Yelp

What Marin museum is your favorite? Tell us in the Comments below!

— Erin Lem

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