The museum has a large exhibit hall that has dioramas, hands-on activities, and comprehensive descriptions of the major San Francisco Bay Area ecosystems. There is a lot of reading and detail that would suit older grades, but t he displays themselves provide plenty of visual and manipulative activities that would appeal to the younger visitor.
Coyote Point Museum is best suited to families and children aged up to 12 years. However the museum is hoping to expand upward i n its appeal. The museum offers docent-led tours as well as providing special programs both in the museum and at your site. Tours at the museum can take about one and a half hours with a must-stop at the museum shop that holds many inexpensive items sui table for the interested young buyer. There are no food facilities at the museum but Coyote Point Reserve provides a variety of picnic and playground options, many with a view of the bay.
The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10.00 a
m to 5.00 pm, and Sundays 12.00 to 5.00 pm. Admission for Adults is $3.00, Seniors and Students $2.00, and Children aged 4-12 is $1.00. Admission is free to teachers at all times. Groups are charged half the admission fee per person. To schedule group
visits, call the museum (650) 342-7755 and ask for the Scheduler (ext 598). The museum has its own website
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