Bay Area Discovery Museum Location: It's in Mill Valley, Not Sausalito
Correction: Bay Area Discovery Museum Is in Mill Valley
The Bay Area Discovery Museum is not in Sausalito. It's located in the adjacent city of Mill Valley, California.
Exact Address
557 McReynolds Road, Sausalito, CA 94965
Wait—address says Sausalito? Yes, the mailing address uses "Sausalito" (shared ZIP 94965), but the physical site is within Mill Valley city limits, on the grounds of Fort Baker (Golden Gate National Recreation Area), just east of the Golden Gate Bridge.
Key Details
- Focus: STEM/STEAM hands-on for kids 0–10.
- Setting: 7.5 acres, historic Fort Baker buildings, Golden Gate views.
- Hours: Wed–Sun 9 AM–4 PM (check site).
- Transit: Golden Gate Transit Route 30; limited parking (arrive early).
- Website: badm.org
Why the Confusion?
- Fort Baker straddles the Sausalito/Mill Valley border.
- Marketing often says "Sausalito" for bridge recognition.
- Official incorporation: Mill Valley.