Events: Bay Area Discovery Museum

Goblin Jamboree 2008

Saturday, October 18 &
Sunday, October 19
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Members $12; General $14
Children under 1 are free.

Tickets available at the door.

All activities and games are included with admission. Rain or shine!

The Discovery Council will hold its annual Goblin Jamboree Fund-raiser the weekend of October 18 & 19, welcoming more than 5,600 costumed-clad kids and families to the Museum for Witches' School, Boo Bowling, pony rides and much more. Click here for more information.

Come and join in on the fun!

Get an early start on the action with tickets to our Sponsor Breakfast, Sunday, October 19.

Discovery Forum 2009

Wednesday, March 4, 2009
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
The Ritz Carlton Hotel
600 Stockton Street
San Francisco

Featuring best-selling author Daniel Pink, expert on creativity innovation and changing world of work.

The Discovery Forum raises support for the Museum’s educational exhibitions and programs, and serves to increase awareness about the importance of childhood creativity. The event also advances the Museum’s role as a central resource for children, families and educational organizations throughout the Bay Area.

At Forum Sir Ken Robinson referred to a report from the National Advisory Committee on Creativity and Cultural Education. He focused on the segment on partnership and collaboration which can be found in Part Three of the report.

Annual Gala

Playdate 2008
Saturday, May 3
Fort Baker Beach

On May 3, towers of presents sparkled and champagne flowed as nearly 500
guests celebrated the Museum’s 20th anniversary at Playdate 2008. The outpouring of support for Playdate raised more than $590,000, to be directed toward the Museum’s art and science programs, festivals and performances, and scholarships for under-served children and their families. Many thanks to our founders as well as our generous donors, bidders and attendees who made Playdate 2008 a smashing success.

A very special thank you to event co-chairs Tracy Barsotti, Christy Cooper, Karyn Flynn, Claire-Marie Laidley, to our corporate sponsors, in-kind sponsors, and to all who attended for their generosity and spirit that contributed to this amazing evening.