Looking for a holiday performance the whole family will enjoy? The SnowCat performances are the next three Saturdays. And join us for free on Kwanzaa, Wednesday, December 26, with special free performances by the African Queens. Clifford is making his final appearances at the Museum during Doggie Days, so don't miss your opportunity to meet the Big Red Dog himself. Stay warm and dry with Kidorable Rain Gear found at our Museum Store, along with other fun gifts for your holiday shopping!

P.S. We're open on Monday, December 17 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. The Museum will be closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve & New Years Day.

Adventures with Clifford The Big Red Dog: Exhibition now open through January 6.

Only a few weeks left of Clifford! Come play in the "paws-on" exhibition that features many adventures on Birdwell Island. Bring your camera to meet Clifford in person during our final Doggie Days:

• Saturday, December 15: 10 a.m.- noon.
• Monday-Friday, December 17 - 21: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

A hug from Clifford during Doggie Days

A special holiday note from one of our Museum visitors to Clifford

The SnowCat

A True San Francisco Original: Dmitri Matheny
The Bay Area Discovery Museum is proud to present the return engagement of The SnowCat, an original music production by flugelhornist and composer Dmitri Matheny. Enjoy the heartwarming tale of a little girl's search for her wandering white cat on a chilly afternoon set in the heart of San Francisco. 

 First performance is this Saturday, December 15 at 11 a.m.

• Family fun for all ages. Admission includes a free SnowCat coloring book for each child! Register online. 

Congratulations to our contest winner: The SnowCat is based on the ancient Asian parable of the oxherder, in which a herdboy's quest to find his missing ox is likened to an individual's journey through life. Congratulations to the Wing Family for the correct answer - they won two tickets to the SnowCat performance of their choice!

The SnowCat
Saturdays, December 15, 22 & 29
11 a.m.
Members $8; General $10

Annual Kwanzaa Celebration
Wednesday, December 26
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Free Museum admission and performances!

“Kwanzaa” is a Swahili word for “First Fruits of the Harvest.” Join us for a fun interactive celebration for all ages. The themes of Kwanzaa - including creativity, unity and purpose - are all wonderful personal values to be reminded of as you start the new year.

Join us for activities all day long throughout the Museum, plus free performances by the African Queens at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Be sure to obtain your performance tickets at the front desk before entering the theatre.

Happy Holidays from the Bay Area Discovery Museum!
Bring the outside in, with the Museum's special holiday activities to be explored and created in December.

Take a trip outdoor and collect pieces of nature. Find some bright red Toyon Berries, greenery that grows in winter weather, and fallen branches and twigs. Here are three ideas for creating your own festive decorations:

• Winter Mobile
• Fragrant Winter Bouquet
  
• Rock Centerpiece
  

Print out the full descriptions (PDF)

*Don't forget our Ornaments workshop in Studio 10 this Saturday, December 15 at 3 p.m., plus Wednesday December 19 and Friday December 21 at 2 p.m.

Toyon Berries (Holly Berries) 

Bay Area Discovery Museum has toys that are unique and high quality! Come visit our store for gift ideas that are not only fun but educational, interactive and fun for ages 3 months to 10 years.

Kidorable Rain Gear 
Coats, Boots,Umbrella & Backpack
Sizes: Coats 2t - 4/5, Boots size 6-12.
Transform everyday rain gear, coat, boots, umbrella, and backpack, into objects that excite their imaginations and enrich their lives at play, with items available in fun animal designs:

• Ladybug
  
• Frog
  
• Dolphin 
  
• Bee 
  
• Fairy
  
• Fireman
  
• Dinosaur

As we near the end of the year, we would like to thank you for your support and ask for a contribution toward our ongoing maintenance and improvement projects. Being an indoor/outdoor Museum demands many extra expenses, which are not covered by regular membership or admission fees.

You may earmark your gift to help fund the restoration of one of our top priorities: 

• TotSpot Waterfall
• Lookout Cove Willow Cottage

Willow Cottage

Give online through our secure system, or call Leslie Mehren at (415) 339-3940 or email her at lmehren@badm.org. 

Top Secret: Mission Toy
New Opening Date:  February 9 - May 4, 2008

The opening of our next exhibition has been briefly delayed a bit - it will now open on Saturday, February 9, and the Members-only Hour & Breakfast will be on Sunday, February 10 from 9 - 10 a.m. To RSVP for the member breakfast, email membership@badm.org. We apologize for any inconvenience!

Sign up early for our popular weekend birthday parties, where activities can include candy sushi-making, colorful exploding volcanoes, or make-your-own goo! Choose one of ten themes, or just rent a party room.  

Your child and a group of friends and family can enjoy lots of hands-on fun in one of our special birthday rooms, then continue their day by the Bay by exploring our one-of-a-kind indoor/ outdoor facility and special activities. Click here for birthday info

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.

Second Saturday Free from 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.: January 12

Holiday schedule: We will be open Monday, December 17 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. and closed on December 24, 25 & 31 and January 1.

Questions? Comments? Please let us know what you think by emailing contact@badm.org.