Suggestions for Museum near Alameda

Jo R. • August 16, 2016UPDATE: Was here last December, didn't have good experience... Contacted the administration was given passes for another visit, an explanation that was reasonable. I look forward to going back!

Duane M. • March 31, 2018Not just a static display. You can take a Bay cruise at this presidential museum.

Kendal C. • August 24, 2016Fantastic museum with a ton of exhibits. Personally loved the history one the most. There's so much content that you definitely have to come multiple times to see everything.

Kate R. • May 14, 2013Gallery sitters love to be sat on.

chris • March 13, 20105 rooms of pinball! I went for a party and my company is having an outing here next month. Great place for a date, or just killing a few hours. Support them!

Angel M. • July 6, 2019A good number of my favorite arcade games including all 80s music playing. Please note that there is a $6.00 for one hour fee or $12.00 for all day. Unlimited playing!! I definitely will return.

Aaron P. • February 24, 2015First time visitor. Planetarium and laser show were very cool. Had sandwiches for lunch and they were surprisingly delicious despite their $10 price tag. On that note, the place was filthy...

Sara C. • January 1, 2016Very quiet. Rich in history & hospitality. There is also a seed lending library!

Jon S. • February 24, 2014They have a cute gift shop.

Mortiche W. • June 30, 2017Great for kids/ adults alike, esp for those with SPD. Clay sculpting, tempera paint, 2-3 tables w/ preset crafts you can try and copy, plus a room with magnet tiles and books. $5 per person/3hrs.

Marion R. • February 5, 2018Really great set up with lots of awesome exhibits! The cafe is adorable and the coffee is really well priced for an art museum cafe!

Anton S. • May 3, 2015Get the tea service.

shinycat • December 10, 2018Clean bathrooms, lots of parking, amazing planetarium

Mike P. • February 21, 2016Great collection of classic game history. Be sure to check out the case of games autographed by their creators.

Anna L. • January 24, 2017The app is great and so are the audio tours (immersive walks) you can chose from the app. Loved the "I don't get it" walk. 😊

Richard Alexander C. • July 12, 2019Make a reservation for their (free!) guided tour. It's wonderful.

Devora Z. • July 15, 2017The princess cake is fantastic! Have it with an Arnold Palmer in the sun with a good friend 😊

Adam F. • May 5, 2017An amazing, immersive experience. Would fully recommend the tactile dome too.

David W. • May 19, 2015Nice little almost-hidden gallery showcasing some of the more interesting or innovative uses of Autodesk's design and rendering software. Free, so definitely worth at least a quick visit.

Kelly • January 18Small museum with three floors of exhibits that rotate. Definitely worth a visit!

Wilson F. • April 12, 2016Gorgeous building, magnificent collection and exhibitions, super or helpful staff. A gem of a museum.

Caroline D. • May 29, 2016It's a small museum exhibit with free admission on the history of the cable car. You can even see the cables that pull the cables for each of the three lines!

Nicole A. • August 7, 2014Often incredible, daring contemporary exhibits. Always worth stopping by!

Caroline F. • November 29, 2014Cool museum but too small :( their shop is worth the visit!

Nettie T. • May 9, 2012We love CAL and beyond love the Lawrence Hall of Science, its so fun and I have been coming here for years. You can even do birthday parties there.

Jonathan C. • June 10, 2015Love this place. My wife takes out daughter here all the time. Who says there aren't things for kids to do in the city?

Jenny M. • October 19, 2012Such a fun, unique SF experience. So many great machines, but the Addams Family game made me smile a lot.

Wilson F. • October 31, 2016First exhibition seen here: Kubrick in the summer/fall of 2016, great museography with a perfect flow around his filmography and some wonderful set objects and annotated scripts.

Peter M. • June 13, 2012All the history of Treasure Island is here.