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Bay Area Discovery Museum This hands-on museum is aimed directly at children. Kids will be able to enjoy an under water sea tunnel, an art studio, a science lab, an engineering lab, the Maze of Illusions, and a media center. moon valley real estate d 557 McReynolds Rd, Sausalito (415) 339-3900 Open 9am 4pm Tue Fri, 10am 5pm Sat Sun Dis. access Adm www.baykidsmuseum.org

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