Bay Area Discovery Museum
25 Years
NEWSLETTER WINTER 2016
letter from the director Did you recognize us? We’re thrilled to kick off our milestone anniversary with a new logo and visual identity that reflects who we are today, in our 25th year at Fort Baker, and where we’re headed. It’s remarkable to see how far we’ve come from the Museum’s early years. We will feature a special anniversary section in each newsletter throughout 2016, and host a Birthday Bash mid-summer — watch for an announcement in the spring newsletter. Though I’ve always known the Museum to be a very special place, it’s only recently that I’ve realized just how special it is. In my travels to conferences and conversations with other organizations, it’s become clear that we occupy a unique space, bridging the open-ended, play-based learning that children’s museums do so well with the intentional STEM learning outcomes of science centers. A perfect example of this is our new STEM Superhero Series, which kicks off on January 30, and of course our pioneering early childhood Fab Lab. As our feature article lays out, integrated STEM learning is critical for deep understanding and the development of executive function skills — and we make it fun for the youngest learners.
OUR MISSION: To ignite and advance creative thinking for all children. ADDRESS 557 McReynolds Road Sausalito, CA 94965 BayKidsMuseum.org PHONE NUMBER (415) 339-3900
Please mark your calendars and join us for a new special exhibition Children’s China: Celebrating Culture, Character and Confucius opening January 16, and ring in 2016 with us at Noon Year’s Eve and Chinese New Year.
MUSEUM HOURS Tuesdays – Fridays 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturdays & Sundays 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Also, save the date for Creativity Forum, our annual thought leadership luncheon taking place March 3 at the Fairmont San Francisco and featuring psychologist Scott Barry Kaufman — check out a preview of the discussion on page 3, and secure your spot today (the event typically sells out).
SPECIAL HOURS Thursday, December 31 closes at 2 p.m. CLOSED All Mondays December 24, December 25 & January 1
Thank you for being a valued member of our community — I look forward to celebrating with you all year long! Karyn Flynn CEO & Executive Director
SPECIAL OPEN DATES December 21, December 28, January 18, February 8, February 15
Contents DIRECTIONS Take Alexander Ave. exit. Follow the signs to the Bay Area Discovery Museum and Fort Baker.
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25TH ANNIVERSARY & OUR NEW LOGO
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MEMBER NEWS
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CREATIVITY FORUM 2016
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MUSEUM NEWS
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FAB LAB & THE DISCOVERY SCHOOL
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FEATURE: STEM IN 21ST CENTURY LEARNING
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FAMILY GALA 2016
7–8 Please note: Dates, times and prices are subject to change. Please check our website for the most up-to-date listings.
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CALENDAR SPECIAL PROGRAMS DAILY PROGRAMS
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FAMILY & DROP-OFF CLASSES
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DISCOVERY CAMPS
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FESTIVALS
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PARTIES & SITE RENTALS
FEATURE: STEM AT THE MUSEUM & STEM AT HOME
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DISCOVERY STORE GIFT GUIDE
PROGRAMS FOR SCHOOLS & TEACHERS, AND CONNECTIONS
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SPECIAL EXHIBITION
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BAY AREA DISCOVERY MUSEUM AT 25
By the Numbers
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pounds of glitter are used every year in the Museum’s Get Ready to Get Messy classes.
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1991, annual soapbox derby competition
the price of children’s admission in 1991 (adults paid $5 and seniors paid $3)
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years and counting... Scott Dahlman, Director of Operations & Facilities Management, is our longest running staff member.
the year the Museum’s preschool, The Discovery School, received its license, becoming the only Museum-based preschool in California.
the year that the Bonnie Boat was brought to the Museum from Tiburon, where it was sinking in a marina. Pulled by a small tugboat to Horseshoe Cove, it was named after then Executive Director, Bonnie Pittman.
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the number of years Miss Kitty has been entertaining Museum visitors.
the summer that Lookout Cove opened
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Share your story! We’d love to hear your memories of the Museum over the years — please send them to media@badm.org, or share on our facebook or twitter pages. Those families that have enjoyed the Museum for multiple generations, we’d especially love to hear from you!
gallons of paint are used at the Museum annually for various projects.
2007, wheelchair basketball game in Festival Plaza
Evolution of a Logo: From Bird to Blocks
Our new logo is inspired by building blocks, representing the foundational role of creativity in early learning. For more on our new logo and identity visit BayKidsMuseum.org/brand.
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Member News Monthly Member Play Dates FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH, 10:30 – 11:30 A.M. Museum members are invited to join this exclusive, monthly program for children of all ages and their caregivers. Each month explore a new, hands-on project related to STEM topics. Registration is not required. Learn more at BayKidsMuseum.org/memberplaydates.
Stained Glass Tuesday, December 1 Idea Spot Explore colors, shapes and patterns using transparent materials to create geometric stained glass. Build a window using tissue paper and cellophane to make observations about geometry and light.
Old-Time Toys Tuesday, January 5 Idea Spot In celebration of the Museum’s 25th anniversary, go back in time to play with the toys of the past like dominos, dolls, hula hoops and chalk.
Shadow Puppets Tuesday, February 2 Idea Spot Bring creatures to life by creating a unique shadow puppet inspired by wild animals. Then construct a narrative to perform in our puppet theater.
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Become a Member! Save Money. Visit Often. Receive 10% off at the Discovery Store and Bean Sprouts Café, as well as discounts on family classes and Discovery Camps! Plus, all members now receive two free guest passes! Will you visit three times this year? A Museum membership pays for itself in three visits*, allowing you to visit more and save money. Learn more and join at BayKidsMuseum.org/members. *For a family of four
NEW! Monthly Member-Only Storytime FOURTH SATURDAY OF THE MONTH, 10:45 – 11:30 A.M. Saturdays, November 28, December 26, January 23 & February 27 At this members-only, monthly program for children of all ages, adults will enjoy complimentary coffee while educators lead interactive adventures using books, puppets and props to bring stories to life. Receive a fun take-home activity based on the book of the month. Members will receive a sticker at the front desk upon entry to show proof of membership. Registration is not required. Learn more at BayKidsMuseum.org/memberstorytime.
Exclusive Gingerbread Making Party FOR DONOR & GRANDPARENT CIRCLE MEMBERS Sunday, December 6 9, 10 or 11 a.m.
Run, run as fast as you can to this exclusive, complimentary family event just for Donor and Grandparent Circle Members. The Museum will provide a gingerbread house, candy and icing. Make enchanting (and delicious) gingerbread houses to celebrate the season — and we’ll clean up the mess! Space is limited. RSVP to Lea Wood at lwood@badm.org or (415) 339-3952. To join or upgrade to a Donor Circle membership, please contact Lea Wood, Major Gifts Officer.
The Bay Area Discovery Museum and the Center for Childhood Creativity present
Creativity Forum 2016 The Science of Creativity Featuring Scott Barry Kaufman
Thursday, March 3 Luncheon 12 – 1:30 p.m. The Fairmont San Francisco Join the Bay Area Discovery Museum in our 25th anniversary year for a discussion with psychologist Scott Barry Kaufman, following the release of his newest book Wired to Create: Unraveling the Mysteries of the Creative Mind, about what the latest findings in neuroscience and psychology tell us about cultivating creativity.
Host Committee: $5,000 & $10,000 levels Table for 10: $1,850 Individual Ticket: $150 Buy tickets at BayKidsMuseum.org/forum or (415) 339-3931.
Creativity Forum 2016 Preview of the Discussion
In an interview with Creativity Forum moderator, Victoria Barret, psychologist Scott Barry Kaufman, gives a sneak peek into the science of creativity VB: How much do we know about what parts of our brain turn on and off when we’re at our most creative? SBK: The neuroscience of creativity is relatively new within the field of cognitive neuroscience. There’s this myth that creativity is just a left brain/right brain phenomenon but that doesn’t seem to be the case. Throughout the whole creative process you’ll see lots of different brain networks activate and deactivate depending on the task. VB: Your new book, Wired to Create: Unraveling the Mysteries of the Creative Mind, comes out December 29. What mysteries do you unravel?
Scott Barry Kaufman, Psychologist & Author
SBK: The greatest mysteries surround the paradoxes of creative people. How could it be that creative people can be so good at focusing but also so good at being scatterbrained daydreamers? In the book we dive into the latest science that shows the brain and what’s going on. VB: The CCC’s recent research brief finds that while children are inherently creative, long-term creative potential really depends on experience. Are there experiences or exercises that you recommend to build creativity?
Victoria Barret, Moderator & Board Chair
SBK: This book I have coming out talks about the 10 habits of highly creative people. One of them is openness to experience. That is the single best predictor of creativity. Another one is non-conformity. A lot of creativity is also insulating yourself from the outside world as much as possible, maintaining your unique identity and expressing that. VB: Even if creativity is developable, are some of us more wired to create? SBK: It’s not an either/or situation. I think we are all born with the machinery to create. At any point in time, people definitely differ in how much they are being creative in their life. I think anyone can develop these things. Habits are just like a muscle. The more you keep exercising it the more you increase it.
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Museum News Special Holiday Hours The Museum will be open on Monday, December 21 and 28 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Museum will be closed on Thursday, December 24, Friday, December 25 and Friday, January 1. The Museum will close at 2 p.m. on Thursday, December 31 after the Noon Year’s Eve Festival.
Thank You Wells Fargo
December School Break Discovery Camps What will your children do on their winter school break? Register today for Discovery Camps! Join Inventing with Art from December 21 – 23 or Shipwrecks and Treasure Hunts from December 28 – 30. See page 17 for details or visit BayKidsMuseum.org/camps.
Wells Fargo is helping entrepreneurs and small business owners take their next steps with Wells Fargo Works: an online hub providing complimentary resources and tools to start, run, or grow a business. Visit wellsfargoworks.com for more information.
Eat at Bean Sprouts Café In addition to its award-winning Imaginibbles kids’ menu, Bean Sprouts has plentiful grown-up choices including soups, sandwiches and a full gourmet coffee bar!
As we celebrate this milestone anniversary, we thank Wells Fargo for sponsoring the Museum since the very beginning, before anyone could have imagined where we’d be today, and continuing to help us expand our impact.
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Annual Fund $50
$100 $250 $500 $1,000
funds two weeks of art supplies for the Art Studios. allows 35 children to visit the Museum through our Programs for Schools Scholarship Program. pays Museum admission for 5 families using our Open Door Policy. gives 4 families year-long Family Access memberships to the Museum. gives 3 underserved children a week of summer Discovery Camp.
Double your impact!
ignite creative thinking for all children
Thanks to a group of generous trustees, your gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar. Make your Annual Fund gift at BayKidsMuseum.org/annualfund or (415) 339-3952.
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Fab Lab Update Opening Spring 2016
As we excitedly await the opening of Fab Lab — a hightech maker space to build STEM skills through hands-on learning — we’ve had a few groups come through the space, testing out the equipment and programming during the prototyping phase. In one of our early pilot programs, visitors constructed Fab City out of cardboard shapes cut on the new laser cutter. With the support of their parents and Museum educators, children ages 2 – 10 collaborated to design, build, illuminate, decorate and navigate Fab City. Our special guests provided feedback which tells us we’re on the right track for engaging learners of all ages. Stay tuned for more updates on the world’s first early childhood Fab Lab.
The Discovery School
Preschool and Toddler & Parent Exploration Programs The Discovery School is a Reggioinspired preschool in which children’s curiosity and interests shape a flexible, project-based curriculum. Meaningful, routine documentation and reflection with children and their parents allow all to see learning progress through the year. This unique program aims to spark a lifelong passion for exploration and creative problem solving. The only museum-based preschool in California, The Discovery School draws upon the Museum’s 25 years of child-directed, open-ended, inquiry-driven learning, as well as best practices in creativity development from the Museum’s research division, the Center for Childhood Creativity (CCC). In Fall 2016: The Discovery School will officially become a lab school for researchers, including the Museum’s CCC. Families who join The Discovery School will have a unique opportunity
to contribute to the scientific understanding of how children learn and grow, particularly as creative problem solvers. TOUR THE DISCOVERY SCHOOL Saturday, December 5 10 – 11 a.m.
FALL 2016 R E G I S T R AT I O N E N D S FEBRUARY 15, 2016. PRESCHOOL Ages 2.9 – 5 years (by September 30) Limited spots available for spring 2016.
TODDLER & PARENT EXPLORATION Ages 18 – 36 months with caregiver The spring 2016 session is full.
For more information about offerings, application process and to schedule a tour, visit BayKidsMuseum.org/discoveryschool or contact Elisa Pagliarulo at (415) 339-3982 or epagliarulo@badm.org. FACILITY NUMBER 214005255
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STEM in 21st Century Learning By Elizabeth Rood, Ed.D., Vice President, Education Strategy, Bay Area Discovery Museum & Director, Center for Childhood Creativity
When measuring and pouring, children begin to grasp basic concepts of science and mathematics.
STEM education highlights the enormous role that human-designed solutions play in our modern life.
The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) are rolling out in classrooms all over the country. These new standards focus more on knowing how to make sense of information, solve problems and create solutions than they do on memorization of particular science content. This represents a big shift in how we teach our children. Of course, this makes sense in a modern world where our smart phones give us immediate answers to straightforward questions. With computers all around us, understanding concepts is more important than being able to parrot back answers, and integrated, handson approaches build the strongest conceptual learning.
AS THE MUSEUM’S RESEARCH DIVISION, THE CCC IS ADVOCATING NATIONALLY FOR THE CRITICAL IMPORTANCE OF CREATIVITY DEVELOPMENT IN EARLY CHILDHOOD AND ESTABLISHING NEW INSIGHTS AND FRAMEWORKS THAT INFORM MUSEUM PROGRAMMING.
RESEARCH: Research shows that STEM education also helps develop executive function skills. Developmental psychologists have recently recognized the powerful longitudinal impact of young children developing executive functions, which are a set of higher-order thinking skills that, like an executive of a company, give direction to one’s thoughts and actions. Executive function skills include working memory, which is a person’s ability to hold multiple ideas at the same time; one’s capacity to inhibit impulses; and one’s ability to focus and change attention as needed (Hughes & Ensor, 2009). Executive function skills give us the foundation for planning, prioritization and strategic thinking. They are also linked to creativity. Stronger executive functions are correlated not only to doing better in school (Blair & Razza, 2007; McClelland et al., 2007; Welsh, Nix, Blair, Bierman, & Nelson, 2010) but also to
more positive childhood friendships (Rotenberg, Michalik, Eisenberg, & Betts, 2008). Longitudinally, people who showed strong inhibitory control as children are more likely to have strong mental and physical health, to earn more, and to stay out of trouble with the law as adults (Moffitt et al., 2011). Fortunately, executive functions are built through practice and experience, and teachers and parents should look for opportunities for children to engage in activities and projects that require them to plan, prioritize, and manage their work. A significant aspect of STEM education is teaching children to define a need, create a design to address that need, test and refine designs, and reflect on what works and why. This process of making a plan and carrying it out is exactly the kind of cognitive practice that builds core executive functions.
In STEM education, different combinations of science, technology, engineering and mathematics are taught side by side so that children can understand how these fields work together in the real world. When learning about airplanes, for instance, a child can begin to grasp science concepts like lift and force, understand how math is used to measure these, and see the ways that engineers look at the natural world around us to inspire designs for new technology.
Hands-on building with shapes encourages strong conceptual learning.
STEM education highlights the enormous role that human-designed solutions play in our modern life and, with the rollout of NGSS, students will be taught engineering concepts alongside science and mathematics starting in elementary school. Children will learn how to define problems, design and test their solutions, and refine and improve their designs. This kind of learning is packed with fun, play and creativity! Another goal of STEM education is to broaden how we think about technology. For many people, technology is synonymous with computers, tablets and smart phones. All too often, when someone mentions “technology” and “child” in the same sentence, our minds go to an image of a kid engrossed in a game or movie on an iPad, bringing up for parents all sorts of judgments and justifications. Likewise, when teachers talk about technology education, quite often they actually mean teaching children to use desktop programs or to navigate the web safely and thoughtfully. Integrating technology in the classroom generally means supplementing traditional instruction with learning apps, educational websites, multi-media or e-readers. In all of these examples, our thinking about technology is fairly limited. While we say technology, what we really mean is computers. We would do better to understand technology as all human-designed tools created to improve the world or our human experience of it. While certainly
STEM education is not just another fad. It represents a shift in how we must teach our children to think, understand and create. a smart phone is an incredible piece of technology, so too is a compostable spoon, an electric skateboard, an fMRI machine that captures brain activity, or hydroponically-grown food. By reframing technology in this way, we encourage children to notice, think about, and feel inspired by the made-world around them. This shift in approach empowers our children to understand that, through their creativity and empathy, they can design new technologies that just may change the world.
STEM education is not just another fad. It represents a shift in how we must teach our children to think, understand and create. Focusing on high-quality, hands-on STEM education in the early years will ensure that all of our children are prepared to thrive in tomorrow’s workforce. This investment in tomorrow’s creative problem-solvers will also ensure we have the bright minds needed to solve our globe’s most pressing challenges.
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STEM at the Museum: New STEM Initiatives The Bay Area Discovery Museum has long provided families and teachers with an inspiring setting to learn about and investigate the world around them. We are now in the midst of reimagining the role that the Museum plays in bringing quality STEM education to the Bay Area’s young learners and are proud to announce the launch of a number of new initiatives aimed at providing hands-on, experiential STEM education that prepare our children to be creative problemsolvers for tomorrow’s challenges.
• OUR ROBUST PROGRAMS FOR SCHOOLS & TEACHERS focus on
developing the skills and mindsets for success with physical sciences, engineering and mathematics. We are working with schools and teachers to ensure that all children — regardless of gender or family background — have the foundational skills needed for the STEM jobs of the future.
• IN SPRING 2016, WE LAUNCH the world’s very first Fab Lab specifically designed for children ages three through ten. (See page 5 for more information.)
• WE RECENTLY LAUNCHED new teacher professional development
focused on the intersection of STEM and creativity. In summer 2016, we will commence onsite professional development for preschool and elementary teachers focused on science and engineering practices.
STEM at Home: How Slow Can You Go Compete in a slow race and see how slow you can go! Investigate how a toy car moves over different surfaces. Find the texture that creates the most friction and causes the toy car to travel the slowest down a ramp.
Gather These Materials: • Piles of books • Planks of wood (about 2-3 feet each) • Glue • Scissors
• Textured materials to create different surfaces (satiny fabric, sandpaper, fleece, rubber, part of a towel, etc.) • Toy cars
Go! 1. C over planks of wood in materials with different textures to create ramps for the toy cars. Glue the materials onto the planks and let dry. Try using satiny fabric, sandpaper, fleece, rubber or any other items with unique textures. 2. Create a pile of books for each ramp. Be sure all the piles are the same height. 3. Lean each ramp against a pile of books, making sure all ramps are at the same angle. 4. Take a toy car and release it down the ramp. Try to just let it go (and not push it) so it will go as slow as possible.
5. As you explore the different ramps, think about the following: •W hich car traveled farthest? Why do you think that happened? •W hat did you notice about what happened to the car that traveled on the sandpaper ramp? What about the other ramps? •W hich surface slowed down the cars the most? Why do you think that is? •W hich surface causes the most friction? Why? •W hich surface causes the least friction? Why? •W hat do you think will happen if you apply a little force to your car by pushing it instead of just letting it go?
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Programs for Schools & Teachers Tell your child’s teacher and help us spread the word about our Programs for Schools & Teachers, which include three options for preschool to 3rd grade groups: •D iscover-It-Yourself Visits (self-guided field trips) • Idea Labs (45-60 minute facilitated workshop at the Museum or in your child’s classroom) •S TEM Intensives (sequence of three 60-minute facilitated workshops including two in the classroom and one at the Museum)
“For the first time, I watched my daughter solve a problem, really think about the process and fix things along the way.”
– PARENT, FAIRY TALE ENGINEERING
Connections Through the Connections program, established in 2008, the Museum partners with 43 local subsidized preschools to bring thousands of children, their educators and families to the Museum for multiple visits and deep engagement each year. Schools in the Connections program serve a high proportion of low-income families and generally serve children of color, recent immigrants and English-language learners. The preschool classes are invited to visit five times annually to experience child-directed play with intentional learning outcomes in the
Field Trip Day
Museum’s immersive exhibitions. Each participating school has committed to work with the Museum for multiple years in order to create meaningful relationships between the children, teachers, families and the Museum. Museum educators also visit the partnering schools and provide ongoing support throughout the school year to help teachers connect the Museum experience to their classroom curriculum. For more information and to support Connections, visit BayKidsMuseum.org/ connections.
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On December 14, the Museum will welcome 1,000 students and their teachers from subsidized preschools and Title 1 schools for a special Field Trip Day. This community outreach event, sponsored by Google, provides free admission, transportation and STEM programming to Bay Area students who might not otherwise have access to the Museum.
Idea Labs and STEM Intensives are facilitated by Museum educators and provide playful, hands-on exploration of STEM concepts rooted in Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards. Fun, engaging topics include “Fairy Tale Engineering,” “Ten in my Toolbox,” and “Explore the Shore”. In an effort to remove the barriers some families and communities face in accessing high-quality STEM programming for early childhood, the Museum offers scholarships for all Programs for Schools & Teachers. For more information about specific programs, pricing and scholarships, and to register, visit BayKidsMuseum.org/ schoolprograms. For additional questions, contact us at groupvisits@badm.org.
“I see the effects of these important visits reflected in the classroom conversations and lesson plans. Teachers are becoming more and more adept at implementing science-based curriculum and enhanced vocabulary due to the ongoing partnership with the Connections program.” – BARBARA GOULD, SUPERVISOR, MARIN HEAD START
FREE DAILY PROGRAMS (pg. 14) : Check the schedule at BayKidsMuseum.org/calendar
December 1
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THURSDAY
10 – 11 a.m.
FAMILY CLASS: Get Ready to Get Messy: Texture Exploration (Session A, Class 1) $ – pg. 16
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FRIDAY
10 – 11 a.m.
FAMILY CLASS: Get Ready to Get Messy: Texture Exploration (Session B, Class 1) $ – pg. 16
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SATURDAY
10 – 11 a.m.
THE DISCOVERY SCHOOL TOUR – pg. 5
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SUNDAY
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
9, 10 or 11 a.m.
FREE FIRST WEDNESDAY: Sponsored by ScholarShare 529 College Savings Plan
EXCLUSIVE: Gingerbread Party (For Donor & Grandparent Circle Members) – pg. 2
10 THURSDAY
10 – 11 a.m.
FAMILY CLASS: Get Ready to Get Messy: Texture Exploration (Session A, Class 2) $ – pg. 16
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FRIDAY
10 – 11 a.m.
FAMILY CLASS: Get Ready to Get Messy: Texture Exploration (Session B, Class 2) $ – pg. 16
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THURSDAY
10 – 11 a.m.
FAMILY CLASS: Get Ready to Get Messy: Texture Exploration (Session A, Class 3) $ – pg. 16
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FRIDAY
10 – 11 a.m.
FAMILY CLASS: Get Ready to Get Messy: Texture Exploration (Session B, Class 3) $ – pg. 16
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11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
10:30 – 11:15 a.m. & 11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE: “Symphonic Picnic” Party – pg. 14
WINTER PERFORMANCE: Dream Circle $ – pg. 13
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
MUSEUM OPEN
9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
WINTER BREAK DISCOVERY CAMP: Inventing with Art $ – pg. 17
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
MUSEUM CLOSED: Christmas Eve & Christmas Day
10:45 – 11:30 a.m.
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MEMBER PLAY DATE: Stained Glass – pg. 2
MEMBER STORYTIME – pg. 2
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
MUSEUM OPEN
9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
WINTER BREAK DISCOVERY CAMP: Shipwrecks & Treasure Hunts $ – pg. 17
9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
NOON YEAR’S EVE FESTIVAL: Museum Closes at 2 p.m. – pg.18
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January 1
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MUSEUM CLOSED: New Year’s Day
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. 1 – 3 p.m. or 2 – 4 p.m
MEMBER PLAY DATE: Old-Time Toys – pg. 2 FREE FIRST WEDNESDAY DROP-OFF CLASS: Let’s Explore (Session A, Class 1) $ – pg. 16
10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
FAMILY CLASS: Get Ready to Get Messy: Discovering Shapes (Session A, Class 1) $ – pg. 16
10 – 11 a.m.
FAMILY CLASS: Get Ready to Get Messy: Discovering Shapes (Session B, Class 1) $ – pg. 16
10:45 – 11:30 a.m. & 11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. 5 p.m. 1 – 3 p.m. or 2 – 4 p.m
FREE WINTER PERFORMANCE: Jelly Jam Time – pg. 13 ART JOURNEY: Tiled Step Project – pg. 13 SPECIAL EXHIBITION: Healthyville closes DROP-OFF CLASS: Let’s Explore (Session A, Class 2) $ – pg. 16
14 THURSDAY
10 – 11 a.m.
FAMILY CLASS: Get Ready to Get Messy: Discovering Shapes (Session A, Class 2) $ – pg. 16
15 FRIDAY
10 – 11 a.m.
FAMILY CLASS: Get Ready to Get Messy: Discovering Shapes (Session B, Class 2) $ – pg. 16
16 SATURDAY
9 a.m.
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
SPECIAL EXHIBITION: Children’s China: Celebrating Culture, Character and Confucius opens– pg. 22 MUSEUM OPEN: Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday MLK HOLIDAY BREAK DISCOVERY CAMP: Outdoor Explorers $ – pg. 17
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THURSDAY
9 – 10 a.m.
FAMILY CLASS: Get Ready to Get Messy: Discovering Shapes (Session A, Class 3) $ – pg. 16
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FRIDAY
9 – 10 a.m.
FAMILY CLASS: Get Ready to Get Messy: Discovering Shapes (Session B, Class 3) $ – pg. 16
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9 a.m. – 2 p.m. 1 – 3 p.m. or 2 – 4 p.m.
10:45 a.m. 5 – 7 p.m. 1 – 3 p.m. or 2 – 4 p.m.
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
DROP-OFF CLASS: Let’s Explore (Session A, Class 3) $ – pg. 16
MEMBER STORYTIME: – pg. 2 EXCLUSIVE: Experience the Museum After Hours (For Supporting & Donor Circle Members) – pg. 22 DROP-OFF CLASS: Let’s Explore (Session A, Class 4) $ – pg. 16
STEM SUPERHERO SERIES: Extreme Water – pg. 13
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February 2
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10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. 1 – 3 p.m. or 2 – 4 p.m
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9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
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1 – 3 p.m. or 2 – 4 p.m.
1:30 – 3 p.m.
15 MONDAY – 19 FRIDAY 24
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SATURDAY
FREE WINTER PERFORMANCE: Miss Kitty – pg. 13
MUSEUM OPEN
DROP-OFF CLASS: Let’s Explore (Session B, Class 1) $ – pg. 16
FREE WORKSHOP: Chinese Calligraphy Painting with Pauline Tsui – pg. 18
MUSEUM OPEN: Chinese New Year Festival – pg. 18
9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
FEBRUARY BREAK DISCOVERY CAMP: Forts & Bridges $ – pg. 17 FEBRUARY BREAK DISCOVERY CAMP: Big Discoveries $ – pg. 17
1 – 3 p.m. or 2 – 4 p.m. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. 10:45 a.m.
February 15 Chinese New Year Festival
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FREE FIRST WEDNESDAY DROP-OFF CLASS: Let’s Explore (Session B, Class 4) $ – pg. 16
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
February 27 Member Storytime
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DROP-OFF CLASS: Let’s Explore (Session B, Class 2) $ – pg. 16 STEM SUPERHERO SERIES: Building Big – pg. 13 MEMBER STORYTIME – pg. 2
February 14 Chinese Calligraphy Workshop
Special Programs WINTER PERFORMANCES
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Dream Circle Holiday Performance Discovery Theatre 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. & 11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Sunday, January 10
Members $5, General $7
10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Moraga Street (between 15th & 16th Avenue), San Francisco
Sing and dance at this uplifting, inclusive seasonal celebration.
Join this off-site adventure to explore the Tiled Step Project, a community-designed mosaic staircase in San Francisco. Engage with Museum arts educators to investigate the 163-step staircase. Families are encouraged to discuss their findings and design their own mosaic piece. Admission is free, space is limited and registration is required. RSVP to Christina Sheils at csheils@badm.org. This project is supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts.
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Jelly Jam Time Discovery Theatre 10:45 – 11:30 a.m. & 11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Free with admission
Welcome the arrival of winter in this interactive puppet show.
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Miss Kitty Discovery Theatre 10:45 – 11:30 a.m. & 11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Free with admission
Sing, clap and wiggle to childhood favorites and new tunes.
STEM Superhero Series Get ready for some serious fun! Kicking off on January 30, our new STEM Superhero Series invites young visitors to use their STEM superpowers to solve real world challenges. All STEM Superheroes will receive capes to adorn with badges earned at each event; attend all four to complete the mission! Events include special facilitated programs for all ages and performances, all free with admission. Learn more at BayKidsMuseum.org/super.
Extreme Water: Super Solving for Drought, Storms & Floods
Saturday, January 30
Building Big: Super Solving for a Booming California Saturday, February 27
Power Up! Super Solving for Food, Waste & Energy The STEM Superhero Series is generously supported by
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Code Our Future: Super Solving with Robots Saturday, May 14
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Daily Programs
Programs by Age
All daily programs are free and registration is not necessary. Come at any time within the hour and stay for as long as you like. Get creative with in-depth explorations of topics related to STEM, art and literacy. Learn more at BayKidsMuseum.org/programs.
Toddler Circle Time
Daily 9:30 – 10 a.m. 0 – 3 years
Tuesday & Thursday 10:30 – 11 a.m. Tuesday – Friday 1:30 – 2 p.m. Saturday – Sunday 4 – 4:30 p.m. 0 – 5 years Daily 11 – 11:30 a.m. Saturday – Sunday 3 – 3:30 p.m. 3 – 5 years
Tuesday – Friday 2:30 – 3 p.m. 0 – 5 years Developed with support from the National Living Laboratory, using funding from the National Science Foundation under Award Number 1113648. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Foundation.
Storytime
Toddler Circle Time Location: Tot Spot
Sing songs, dance, wiggle and hop around in this fun-filled program made especially for our youngest Museum visitors. Practice language and movement skills while making new friends.
Creativity Kits
Location: Check the chalkboard
Explore the whole Museum using a kit of special materials in these rotating STEM programs including Math in Motion, Bubble Poppin’ and Move It! Shake It!
Art Lab
Fridays, begins January 22 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. 3 – 8 years
Open Studio Friday, December 11 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. “Symphonic Picnic” Party Saturday, December 12 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. All ages This project is supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts.
Location: Lookout Cove
Research Toys
Wednesday 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Sunday 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. 3 – 8 years Thank you to The Capital Group Companies Charitable Foundation for its generous support of our arts programming.
Fall Artist-In-Residence: Marco Pinter Shaping a Symphony Location: Fab Lab, next to Bay Hall
Artist Marco Pinter creates artwork and performances that connect technology, engineering, art, science and music. Meet the artist and explore correlations between shape, color and sound.
Art Lab Location: Idea Spot, next to Art Studio 5
Delve into the techniques, media and concepts related to our featured Spotlight Artists who inspire us with their out-ofthe-box thinking. •
Location: Research Lab, next to Bay Hall
Be a young scientist by participating in rotating interactive activities led by a Museum research facilitator. Adults will learnabout the latest research on child development.
Location: Bridge Room, next to Lookout Cove restrooms
Learn about traditional Chinese board games and participate in a Dragon Parade around the Museum.
Storytime
Join our educators for interactive adventures using books, puppets and props as stories come to life. Themes include Bug Life, Count it Out!, Big Green Monsters and Childhood Classics.
NEW! Chinese Games
December: Fashion Designers Engage in the design-thinking process. Plan, sew and fit textile designs onto mannequins.
This project is supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts.
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January: Jewelry Designers Work with wire and real shaping tools as you create a unique piece of jewelry to take home.
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February: Graphic Designers Create your own posters and product packages while learning about design techniques. Use stencils and trace paper to practice lettering, fonts and imagery.
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Age recommendations are based on general developmental guidelines. Children of all ages are welcome to attend all programs, except Toddler Circle Time which is reserved for children 0 – 3 years.
0 – 3 years
3 – 5 years
5 – 8 years
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Artist-In-Residence Creativity Kits Research Toys Toddler Circle Time
Art Lab Artist-In-Residence Chinese Games Creativity Kits Nature Lab Research Toys Science Lab Storytime
Art Lab Archi-Tech Lab Artist-In-Residence Chinese Games Maker Lab Science Lab
Artist-in-Residence
Science Lab
Saturday 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. 5 – 8 years
Maker Lab
Maker Lab Location: Idea Spot, next to Art Studio 5
Explore how things work, take them apart, plan, test and design your own creations. •
Archi-Tech Lab
Fridays in December, Saturdays, begins in January 10:30 – 11:30 a.m 3 – 8 years
December: Tinkering with Textile Learn different methods to design your own textiles.
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Science Lab Location: Playhouse (December only), Discovery Hall & Outdoor Learning Lab in Lookout Cove
Hypothesize, experiment, observe, evaluate… repeat! Using real science tools and inquiry-based investigation, explore how scientists use design in their work. •
January: Fashion or Function
Earthquakes and tsunamis — watch out! Through hands-on building and engineering, learn how structures can survive in extreme conditions.
Experiment with wearable electronic art using real sewing tools and LEDs. •
February: Electric Scribbles
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Use regular household items and mechanical elements to build a drawing machine. Sunday 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. 5 – 8 years
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December: Interior Design Plan and build your own model interior space using wood, cardboard and other modular pieces.
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January: Bridge Challenge Construct a bridge between two landmasses, then test and record how many cars can traverse your design.
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February: Rube Goldberg Design your own machine to complete simple tasks like flipping a switch or passing a ball from here to there.
Location: Idea Spot, next to Art Studio 5
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January: Nature’s Innovations Learn about biomimicry and the technology it inspires. Imagine, innovate and create your own inventions.
Archi-Tech Lab Learn about architecture and technology by using engineering principles and materials.
December: Designing for Disaster
Saturdays in December 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. 3 – 5 years
Nature Lab Location: Outdoor Learning Lab, in Lookout Cove
Learn about the evolution of plants and animals by investigating their pelts, skins and scales. Discover patterns and learn how texture and design play a role for life in the wild.
February: Environmental Design Learn about landscaping and the role green design plays in modern architecture and engineering.
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Family & Drop-Off Classes Multi-part classes present an opportunity for deep engagement with a topic, as well as exploration of multiple locations. Class fees include Museum admission for one adult and one child. Registration is required and class size is limited. Register now at BayKidsMuseum.org/classes.
Get Ready to Get Messy
3-week series 10 – 11 a.m. Session A: Thursdays, December 3, 10 & 17 Session B: Fridays, December 4, 11 & 18
Get Ready to Get Messy: Texture Exploration Location: Idea Spot, next to Art Studio 5 Members $60 per child & adult pair General $85 per child & adult pair
2 – 4 years with caregivers
Additional sibling 50% off
5-week series Drop-off 1 – 3 p.m. or 2 – 4 p.m.
Let’s Explore
3 – 6 years Must be potty-trained
Get Ready to Get Messy
Gritty, grainy, slippery and smooth. Mix, pour, scoop and explore different textures and tactility.
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3-week series 10 – 11 a.m. Session A: Thursdays, January 7, 14 & 21 Session B: Fridays, January 8, 15 & 22 2 – 4 years with caregivers
Get Ready to Get Messy: Discovering Shapes Location: Idea Spot, next to Art Studio 5 Members $60 per child & adult pair General $85 per child & adult pair Additional sibling 50% off
Discover the different properties of shapes through process-based, sensory activities.
Held at Ross Recreation & presented by the Bay Area Discovery Museum Location: Ross Recreation Members & General $320
This drop-off program builds children’s creativity and collaboration while teaching scientific skills and processes . Register at RossRecreation.org. Session A: Wednesdays, January 6, 13, 20 & 27 and February 3
Session A: Real Tools, Really Fun Children will design new creations and collaborate to bring them to life.
Session B: Wednesdays, February 10 & 24 and March 2, 9 & 16
Session B: Chemistry Magic Discover physical science through exploration of various materials through the study of composition, structure, properties and change of matter.
Where Art Meets Science The Museum’s beloved family class, Get Ready to Get Messy, is a multisensory, exploratory class based on STEM-focused learning outcomes. Science comes to life when children ages 2 – 4 ask questions, use simple tools to explore, form hypotheses, and compare and contrast new and familiar materials.
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Discovery Camps
Spend School Breaks at the Museum! Discovery Camps provide child-directed, open-ended learning through play, and children come away with skills and tools to support lifelong discoveries. Register at BayKidsMuseum.org/camps.
Forts & Bridges
9 a.m. – 2 p.m. • Extended care $40/day, 2 – 4 p.m.
Registration Open Now Supporting Family Members $290 General $315 4 – 8 years
Winter Break 1: Inventing with Art December 21 – 23
Registration Opens January 5 Supporting Family Members $425 General $450 4 – 8 years
Experiment with interdisciplinary art practices and collaborate with fellow campers to design and build an installation at the Museum. Supporting Family Members $290 General $315 4 – 8 years
Winter Break 2: Shipwrecks & Treasure Hunts
Supporting Family Members $425 General $450 3 years
4 – 8 years
February Break: Big Discoveries February 15 – 19 Designed for our youngest campers, children will explore art, science and outdoor learning at their own pace to build knowledge of the world around them.
Ahoy ye scurvy landlubbers! Embark on a voyage of adventure, make maps, sing chanteys and dig for treasures.
General $125
February 15 – 19 Use real tools and building materials to bring ideas to life, while developing decision-making, self-expression and collaboration skills.
December 28 - 30
Supporting Family Members $100
February Break: Forts & Bridges
Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday: Outdoor Explorers January 18 Explore and investigate the local environment, make and test predictions, and share new and exciting findings.
Shipwrecks & Treasure Hunts
Big Discoveries
Inventing with Art
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Noon Year’s Eve Festival Thursday, December 31, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Ring in 2016 at our annual Noon Year’s Eve party! Count down to noon as the ball drops in Festival Plaza, dance along to the jams of DJ Mancub and design a festive party crown in the Art Studios. No party is complete without a Bubbles & Beads party kit — reserve yours at BayKidsMuseum.org/bubbles.
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Noon Year’s Eve is generously supported by
Bubbles & Beads package today!
Chinese New Year Festival Monday, February 15, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Gung hay fat choy! Welcome to the Year of the Monkey! Witness spectacular lion dancers, observe professional calligraphers, sample delicious Chinese food and more all made possible through our partnership with Marin Chinese Cultural Association. Be sure to stop by our exhibition Children’s China and discover even more timeless traditions. For the full schedule, visit BayKidsMuseum.org/cny. All activities included with admission.
Chinese Calligraphy Workshop Sunday, February 14, 1:30 – 3 p.m.
Come explore the basics of chinese calligraphy with professional calligrapher, Pauline Tsui, at this free workshop. Practice proper brush-holding and learn to write your name in Chinese!
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Parties & Site Rentals
Picture Perfect Parties Grab a prop and strike a pose! Book a party with us and reserve our new photo booth, which prints unlimited, customizable photos immediately for you and your guests. To view our party packages, visit BayKidsMuseum.org/birthdays
Site Rentals Enjoy stunning views at your next holiday party, corporate retreat or cocktail reception. For more information visit BayKidsMuseum.org/eventrentals.
Special Exhibition Through January 10 Welcome to Healthyville! Explore nutrition, fitness and the human body in this interactive exhibition for the whole family. Ride bikes with a skeleton to see how your bones work; play doctor and study X-rays and measure heart rates; shop for food and learn to create healthy meals; and even touch boogers in a giant nose! Healthyville was created by Stepping Stones Museum for Children for the members of the Youth Museum Exhibit Collaborative (YMEC).
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100% of Your Purchase Supports the Museum Visit the store anytime. No Museum admission required.
SmartMax Mega Ball Run $119.95 (Members $107.96)
Amusement Park Engineer
Combine the wonders of magnetism and the world of construction to create open-ended ball runs. This toy offers children opportunity to collaborate and explore the physics of cause and effect.
$68.95 (Members $62.55) This 101-piece science kit and beautifully illustrated storybook provide an engaging way to teach simple engineering concepts. This toy helps children problem-solve, learn spatial relations and develop fine motor skills.
Squigz $49.95 (Members $44.96)) These high-grade silicone pieces connect to each other and to any solid, non-porous surface. Expect to see curiosity flourish with these unusual and open-ended toys. They flex. They stick. They suck people into creativity.
Castle Play Set $54.95 (Members $49.46) This charming, enchanted princess palace carry case opens to a two-story castle with a 16-piece reversible puzzle play mat that surrounds the castle. The set inspires imaginative pretend play, offering children an engaging way to build language and literacy skills, problem-solving skills and the ability to sequence.
Give the Gift of the Museum! Admission tickets, Museum memberships and toys from the Discovery Store make great gifts for the holidays. Buy gift admission tickets online at BayKidsMuseum.org/tickets. Buy gift memberships online at BayKidsMuseum.org/join. Visit the Discovery Store during normal Museum hours to purchase toys or store gift certificates.
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NON-PROFIT STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE PAID OAKLAND, CA PERMIT NO 259
Fort Baker 557 McReynolds Road Sausalito, CA 94965 BayKidsMuseum.org
SPECIAL EXHIBITION January 16 – May 8 Take a trip to China — no passport required! Participate in a traditional tea ceremony, learn Chinese character writing, care for pandas, partake in dragon parades and much more! Visit BayKidsMuseum.org/china for more information.
VIP EVENT: EXPERIENCE THE MUSEUM AFTER HOURS Exclusive Exhibition Opening Party for Supporting & Donor Circle Members
Saturday, January 23 5 – 7 p.m. Just for Supporting Family and Donor Circle members, this special after-hours party will celebrate the opening of Children’s China. Enjoy Chinese food, a special Chinese calligraphy activity and a lively performance in Discovery Theatre by The Flying Angels. Space is limited. Reserve your family’s spot by contacting Lauren Cooper at lcooper@badm.org or (415) 339-3954.
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Children’s China: Celebrating Culture, Character and Confucius is part of the Freeman Foundation Asian Culture Exhibit Series funded by The Freeman Foundation and administered by the Association of Children’s Museums.