Best Kid-Friendly Museums in the East Bay

From a video-game mecca to a bird-lovers paradise, we've rounded up the East Bay's best kid-friendly museums.

By Melissa Bouse November 11, 2014

The East Bay is home to oodles of families, so it’s no wonder some of the very coolest museums for children are there, too. We’ve rounded up some of the best, from a center focused on video game creation to a bird lovers paradise to a spot for little scientists to put on their thinking caps. Click through to find out where little learners love to play in the East Bay.

MOCHA (Museum of Children’s Arts)

Little visitors and their families can enjoy numerous art projects using a variety of materials. Expert artists and teachers are on hand to guide the way.

1625 Clay St.
Oakland, Ca
510-465-8770
Hours: Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.- 1 p.m.; other days available for field trips and private parties
Cost: $7/Adults and children Free/Children under 18 months.
Online: mocha.org

Image Courtesy: Cathy Lara for Red Tricycle

What are your favorite East Bay museums for the family?

—Melissa Bouse