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.

The Museum of Art and Digital Entertainment (M.A.D.E.)

This spot offers hands-on learning about the history- and future- of video games. Best for kids ages 6 and up, they also offer free programming classes.

610 16^th St., Suite 230
Oakland, Ca
510-210-0291
Hours: Sat. & Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Cost: Free
Online: themade.org

Image Courtesy: M.A.D.E.

What are your favorite East Bay museums for the family?

—Melissa Bouse