Embarcadero: Flying Chimpanzee Carousel
One of those crazy things you see when you walk around San Francisco… Photo taken November 2nd, 2013 In front
Category: Museums
San Francisco: The Exploratorium
“The Exploratorium is a twenty-first-century learning laboratory, an eye-opening, always-changing, playful place to explore and tinker. For more than forty
Outback Express Adventure Train: Oakland Zoo
For those of you with little ones in the train stage, this is a fun one! The Outback Express Adventure
Sacramento: California State Railroad Museum
The amazing California State Railroad Museum in Sacramento is a must-see for anyone with an interest in trains or American
Animal Fun! Sulphur Creek Nature Center, Hayward
I’ve been wanting to write about the Sulphur Creek Nature Center for a long time now. When my son was
Framed: Step Into Art Exhibit, Bay Area Discovery Museum
If you are in the area and have the opportunity, I highly suggest you take your little ones to the
Curves: Wave Workshop, Bay Area Discovery Museum
Photos from the Wave Workshop at the Bay Area Discovery Museum in Sausalito. My son loves this exhibit. Kids can
Play: Lawrence Hall of Science
No visit to the Lawrence Hall of Science is complete without a bit of playtime on the massive DNA Sculpture
Sausalito: San Francisco Bay-Delta Model
Apparently, back in the 1950’s, engineers were considering building two dams in the San Francisco Bay to create fresh water
Fun for Little Astronauts: Chabot Space Center
I’m surprised I haven’t written about the Chabot Space Center before, as we’ve been members for two years and visit
Beautiful Butterflies: California Academy of Sciences
Photos taken January 29th, 2013 Rainforests of the World California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco
Silent Saturday: Explore! California Academy of Sciences
Photos taken January 29th, 2013 California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco Also see… The Living Roof: California Academy of Sciences
The Living Roof: California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco
We love to visit The Living Roof whenever we visit the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco. This paragraph
Sleepy tiger + discount to the Oakland Zoo
During our Christmas Eve visit to the zoo, we mostly ran around and played, but we did check out a
Burning holiday energy…
Oh, my, is my five-year-old excited about Christmas tomorrow. He can’t sit still, and he’s been acting super whacky. It’s
Seymour Marine Discovery Center, Santa Cruz
The Seymour Marine Discovery Center, located in Santa Cruz on the bluffs above the Monterey Bay, is a true gem.
Boo at the Zoo, 2012
Yesterday we attended the annual Boo at the Zoo event at the Oakland Zoo. Kids wear their Halloween costumes and
Butterflies, California Academy of Sciences
On Monday, my son and I enjoyed a fun visit to the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco. It
Climbing the DNA Structure, Lawrence Hall of Science
No visit to the Lawrence Hall of Science in Berkeley is complete without reserving some time to climb on the
John Muir National Historic Site, Martinez
I’ve always loved this quote, and it’s one I experience each and every time I head out into nature. For
Point Reyes Lighthouse
A highlight of any visit to Point Reyes National Seashore, on the California coast, thirty miles north of San Francisco,
Plantosaurus Rex Exhibit, Conservatory of Flowers, San Francisco
A visit to the Conservatory of Flowers in San Francisco has been on our to-do list for a couple months,
Urbia Adventure #2: The Rocky Mountain Behind the Randall Museum
Yesterday, I wrote about our visit to the Randall Museum (see post here… “The Randall Museum, San Francisco”). Whenever I
The Randall Museum, San Francisco
The Randall Museum in San Francisco was created to be a place where children can handle, see, and learn about
Playtime at the Oakland Zoo
As an alternative to the local park or nature area, one of our favorite places for some quality outdoor playtime
Tony Hawk Event, Rad Science Exhibit, Lawrence Hall of Science, Berkeley
Yesterday we had the opportunity to see Tony Hawk and other professional skateboarders perform, as part of the opening festivities
Earthquake! And More… California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco
For months, my son has been asking when the new Earthquake exhibit will be opening at the California Academy of
Rainy Day at the Lawrence Hall of Science, Berkeley
Any trip we take to the UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley also includes a visit to the Lawrence Hall of
Fun! Children’s Fairyland, Oakland
Children’s Fairyland is a storybook park that’s been around longer than Disneyland. In fact, it inspired Walt Disney to create
Visit Report: Lindsay Wildlife Museum
For those kids (and adults) who love animals, the Lindsay Wildlife Museum in Walnut Creek is a must-visit. The facility
