Bay Area Discovery Museum

The Bay Area Discovery Museum, located at 557 McReynolds Road, Sausalito, CA 94965, offers a variety of meeting, conference, and event facilities designed to cater to different needs and sizes of gatherings. Here is a detailed description of their function rooms and services:

Function Rooms and Capacities

• Bridge Room

• Capacity: 25 guests
• Description: This room offers 170 square feet of indoor space and two outdoor dining tables with a stunning view of the Golden Gate Bridge. It includes a Bluetooth speaker and a self-guided, hands-on activity called "Stamp It!" where participants decorate a paper banner and a faux birthday cake with colorful stamps, rollers, and inks.
• Services: Museum admission for 25 guests, set-up and clean-up assistance, party planning call with Events Manager.

• Playhouse

• Capacity: 40 guests
• Description: The Playhouse is a centrally located space with 950 square feet, providing easy access to other areas like Lookout Cove, Festival Plaza, and the Art Studios. It includes a sound system and offers hands-on party activities led by museum Educators. Activities include "Ramp It Up," where children design and test vehicles, and "Make Your Own Masquerade," where participants create masks and explore imaginative play.
• Services: Museum admission for 40 guests, set-up and clean-up assistance, party planning call with Events Manager.

• Discovery Theater

• Capacity: 60 guests
• Description: The Discovery Theater is a spacious room with 2280 square feet, conveniently located in the entry pavilion near The Try It Studio and Discovery Beach. It offers an expansive view of the Golden Gate Bridge and includes a sound system. Activities are led by museum Educators, providing hands-on experiences for the guests.
• Services: Museum admission for 60 guests, set-up and clean-up assistance, party planning call with Events Manager.

Additional Services

• Food and Beverage: Party hosts are responsible for arranging all food and beverage, including ice. Outside food and beverage are permitted, but alcoholic beverages are not allowed during museum operating hours.

• Music: All rooms allow for music, with the Bridge Room having a Bluetooth speaker and the Playhouse and Discovery Theater having sound systems.

• Cancellation Policy: Any cancellation made less than 30 days in advance will incur a 10% administrative fee. Cancellations made less than 14 days in advance will forfeit the full booking fee.

Accessibility

The museum is fully accessible with handicapped parking available in the first row of the paved parking lot. The Entry Pavilion, as well as all buildings, are easily accessible by steps and/or a ramp. Multi-stall, handicapped-accessible restrooms with baby-changing stations are located in various areas of the museum.

Contact Information

For inquiries and bookings, you can contact the museum directly at (415) 339-3939 or via phone at (415) 339-3900.