Final Weeks of Summer! Take a trip to the Outback with Timothy as he performs this Saturday, August 2. Make some wildflower paper or noise makers in one of our Drop-In Activities in the Art Studios. Come see the last weeks of Tales from the Land of Gullah.

P.S. Free Second Saturday: August 9; 1 - 5 p.m.

The Story of the Didgeridoo

• A Journey through the Outback with Timothy 
  Saturday, August 2
  11 a.m.

In this interactive family performance, Timothy tells a dream time story of the discovery of the didgeridoo, the Australian wind instrument, played for thousands of years by the Aborigines. Travel into the Australian outback, meeting animals and birds like the dingo and the kookaburra along the way. The story includes music and sounds of animals as well as a chance to play a didgeridoo! Check out this YouTube of a didgeridoo player.

Tickets: Members $6; General $8
Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
 

Didgeridoo

July's theme is Bugging Out!

Creepy crawlies, buzzing bugs and itsy bitsy insects come to Studio 10. Stop by and learn and play in our bonanza of bug fun!

Drop-in Workshops: 

• Exploring Wind
  Wednesday, August 6
  2:15 - 3:30 p.m.
  Location TBD

• Paper Making with Wildflowers
  Wednesday, August 20
  2:15 - 3:30 p.m.
  Check front desk for location.

• Movers & Shakers
  Art Studios
  Wednesday, August 27
  2:15 - 3:30 p.m.

Butterfly takes flight.

Go on our Bay Walk and learn about the waterfront and all its history and animal life!

• See the old army batteries.
• Check out an amazing views of Alcatraz, all three bridges and the Bay.
• Take a glimpse at the marine life living under the rocks along the shore. 
  

Bay Walk
Wilds of Fort Baker
Wednesday, August 13
2:15 p.m.

Meet at the Seal Sculpture near the Cafe. Bring a water bottle and walking shoes.

Fort Baker waterfront

All AM Preschool camps are full! 

We have limited space still available in PM preschool camps. 

For questions or more information call:
Heather Posner
Camp Coordinator
(415) 339-3982

Building Camp

Tales from the Land of Gullah
May 17 - September 14

Last weeks of Gullah! 

Children explore their own traditions through the traditions of others in Tales from the Land of Gullah. Here are some of the fun things you can do: 

• Gullah Livin' - design a quilt, make music, and more.
• Basket Name - find your Gullah nickname
• Gullah Garden - learn how they planted their crops
• Tellin' Forest - create and act out your own Gullah story.

Gullah Kitchen

 Read our latest blog posts:

• Girls and Math - New revealing tests results dispel stereotypes of boys being better at math. Read more here.
  

• Creative Brains - The process of the mind's path to that Eureka! moment.

• Child Lab - Start your own band right in your kitchen!

Do you have comments or questions about our blog? Let us know by emailing jherrera@badm.org. 

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See why we’ve been voted Best Kid’s Party in Marin two years in a row. All birthdays offer plenty of party time in one of our private rooms, plus unlimited fun for your guests throughout the Museum.

Birthday Bonanza: Go all out with activities, paper goods, decorations and goodie bags in one of nine themes, from Under the Sea to Fairy Princess to Outer Space, hosted by our expert party facilitators.

Birthday Blast: Your Museum greeter provides music, face painting and a craft, plus basic decorations and goodie bags.

Party Room Rental: Bring the kids, the cake and all your goodies for your special day. 

For more information:
Call the Birthday Party Coordinator at (415) 339-3972, or click here for birthday info. To reserve your party today, call (415) 339-3931.

Birthday Lion 

Please take note that the museum will be closed for maintenance the last two weeks of September.

Monday, September 15 - Tuesday, September 30

The Museum will re-open Wednesday, October 1.

Call (415) 339-3900 or visit www.BayKidsMuseum.org to learn about these and other exciting activities.

MUSEUM HOURS: Tues – Fri, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Sat & Sun, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Free Second Saturday: August 9; 1 - 5 p.m.

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