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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 Museum of Contemporary Art, Novato

Tucked away in Hamilton Fields in Novato, this gem of a museum features rotating exhibits of modern art. Admission to the museum is always free, and your kids will soak up the creative energy of the place since the grounds host over 40 artists with working studios.

500 Palm Dr.
Novato, Ca
415-506-0137
Online: marinmoca.org

photo: Marin Museum of Contemporary Arts

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

— Erin Lem

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