Activities for Kids

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.

Space Station Museum, Novato

One of the largest private collections of U.S. and Russian space exploration objects, this free museum allows visitors to actually touch many of the artifacts. Get up close to real space station equipment, space suits and meteorites. Best for kids three and older, this museum is open Friday to Sunday from 1-5 p.m. and is always free (parking, too!).

Pacheco Plaza Center
464 Ignacio Blvd.
Novato, Ca
415-524-3940
Online: thespacestationca.org

photo: The Space Station Museum

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

— Erin Lem

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