Suggestions for Museum near Alameda

Benedict T. • October 3, 2017Brilliant tours of the whole ship by incredibly knowledgable ex-servicemen - and you can pretend you're in Top Gun. There's nothing not to like!

Charlene N. • August 14, 2023Underrated museum that covers not only history, but art too. Gorgeous outdoor space not to be missed!

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

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

Justin M. • November 4, 2013Amazing! Had so much fun. Can't wait to go again.

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.

Katrin • October 8, 2014The warm sandwiches at the Bean Sprout Cafe are fabulous!

Ilissa G. • December 8, 2015Beautiful! A nice treasure!

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

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!

Margherita B. • March 3, 2017Awesome museum to check out. You may want to split your visit so to enjoy every floor

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

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

Jordan S. • August 8, 2014You'll never finish everything in one visit. Pick a side and really go for it! For added fun, get tickets to the pitch-black tactile dome!

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

Benjamin L. • May 13, 2014Definitely a very cool place to check-out if you visit SF!

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

Tom C. • June 14, 2012You don't need a museum ticket to eat here and the canteen-style cafe is tasty and affordable. Just ask for a sticker at the desk. That said, check out the collection at least once, it's fantastic!

Andrew C. • July 20, 2016The museum is small but very cool to see old school cars and informative about the history, challenges, and changes of the whole system!! BEST PART - it's free!!!

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.

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

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

Lukasz L. • January 5, 2013Amazing hands on arts and crafts for toddlers and children.

Barbara S. • January 18, 2020Great store! and lots of good food near by

Christopher W. • May 31, 2013Just $5, and you're able to play the best of the games of the 80's & 90's!

Angelica D. • January 1, 2016CHL1027 Property built by prominent Oakland pioneer Enoch Pardee, state senator & representative to Assembly, Mayor of Oakland in 1870’s. Namesake of Pardee Dam on Mokelumne River.

Karla • January 15, 2017Mostly indoor space with lots of toys and interactive "exhibits". Great for my 2.5 year.

Dalton D. • February 28, 2013Free to walk through, great old games you can actually play, plus instruments

Craftree • June 12, 2012Museum of Lace and Textiles. Shop includes lace related items and books - bobbin and tatting as well.

Michael G. • October 21, 2016Have lunch in the deli restaurant if you can - the food is all homemade and absolutely delicious!