Survey, September Close & Sponsor Breakfast: Tell us what you think on our Cafe Survey. Tales from the Land of Gullah says goodbye September 14. The Museum will be CLOSED September 14 - September 30, it re-opens Wednesday, October 1. Save your seat now for Sponsor Breakfast and get an early start at Goblin Jamboree. School Visits registration begins September 4. 

P.S. Our LAST Free Second Saturday is September 13; 1 - 5 p.m

Talk To Us About the Café

Last time we asked about the Café on our blog, you gave us some great suggestions.

Now we have a few more questions to ask you about how we can improve even more – plus you’ll be the first to share your thoughts on a new idea too.

Click here to take our quick survey – and as our thank you, at the end of the survey you’ll be able to download a pass good for one free admission to the Museum! If you’re a member, bring an extra friend with you next time with the pass!

Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts – we really appreciate it!

The Museum will be closed for general upkeep and maintenance

September 15 - September 30.

It will re-open again Wednesday, October 1st.

Tales from the Land of Gullah says goodbye on Saturday, September 14. Come and check out the exhibition before it leaves onto its next destination!

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

September 15 - September 30

Run! Jump! Fly! Adventures in Action™
October 4 - January 19, 2008

• Surfing and Snowboarding - Choose one of four balance boards and see how long they can stay on for the ride.
• Kung Fu Forest - Practice animal kung fu stances and learn the principals of strength, peace and respect.
• Flycycle Riding - Keep the stars in the sky shining as you pedal the clouds on the bikes.
• Canyon Climbing - Varying levels of climbs to test the strength of even the youngest of trail blazers.

Come and visit Run! Jump! Fly!

Members-only Hour & Breakfast
Sunday, October 5
9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Come an hour early and check out the new exhibition.
Breakfast catered by Boudin SF and Whole Foods.
To RSVP email Suzanne at SRuscigno@badm.org

October 4 - January 19

Climbing Wall

Final Free Second Saturday, September 13, 1 - 5 p.m.

Free First Wednesdays Begins
Wednesday, October 1
 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Please join us for free on the first Wednesday of each month.
This free day replaces our Free Second Saturday afternoons, and allows us to provide a full day of creative and fun experiences for all.

Tell your child's teacher that Group Visit are available soon!

Registration Begins: September 4.
Minimum 10 students; Maximum 80 students

Click here to find out more information:

• Scholarships
• School Visit Brochure
• Fee Schedule
• FAQ's

• Tuesdays – Fridays   
  9:30 a.m. – noon
  11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Children and their families are invited to come in costume and explore the Bay Area Discovery Museum, transformed into a haunted wonderland complete with games, attractions and live entertainment.

Goblin Jamboree Fundraiser
October 18 & 19
Members $12; General $14
Children under 1 are free.
Tickets available at the door.

Become a Sponsor:
Get a jump on the fun with a buffet breakfast including special entertainers and early access to the Museum and Goblin Jamboree on Sunday, October 19 at our Sponsor Breakfast!

Cowboy and his pony steed.

In the Museum's on-going quest to conserve resources and maintain a green living environment, we will be offering our quarterly newsletter online.

By doing so we save:

• 22 trees 
• 4,800 of water
• 20,240 lbs of waste
• 1,764 lbs of greenhouse gases

A limited number of hard copies of the Fall Newsletter are still available at the Front Desk at the Museum.

Our weekly programs return to the calendar beginning October 1.

• Miss Kitty
  October 1 - December 8
  Wednesdays & Thursdays
  10 & 11 a.m.
  -Clap, jump, wiggle and sing to the delightful music of Museum favorite Miss Kitty.
  

• Music Together
  Tuesday sessions: October 7 – December 9
  Friday sessions: October 3 – December 12
  9:15, 10:15 & 11:15 a.m
  -Join instructor Stacy Walden for Music Together®, an internationally recognized approach to early childhood music development.
  

• Outdoor Learning
  Tuesdays, October 7, 14 & 21
  Thursdays, October 9, 16 & 23
  11 - 11:45 a.m.
  -Explore the nooks and crannies of Fort Baker and discover
  the creatures who live and grow here through hands-on art
  and science activities.

 Read our latest blog posts:

• Marathon Man - A new friend to the Museum raises over $20,000 just by running! Read more here.
  

• Goodbye Summer Camps - Our parents had wonderful sentiments about the Museum's summer camps.

• Fort Couch Cushion? Let your child's imagination and creativity grow by building a fort. Read more here.

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

Read and comment on our blog.

About the Museum

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.

LAST Free Second Saturday: September 13; 1 - 5 p.m.

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