I can’t believe that this was the first time I’ve been to the Randall Museum. Not only is it FREE but it has the most gorgeous view of any Bay Area museum (competitors include the Lawrence Hall of Science or the Legion of Honor). And getting there was definitely half the fun. When driving through the City, I’ve seen the signs before, toward the top of 17th Street, near Twin Peaks and all the planet-named streets. It’s a maze up there, with gorgeous houses too.
This museum is probably best for the six and under set, though Dori (who is 8) still had fun. Their current changing exhibit is Wild in the City, which focuses on the creatures (like raccoons) that live among us. The little playhouse there featured a puppet theater, where Dori and Zack put on a performance for the toddlers. It was a nail-biting one, since Zack recently learned the “F” word at school, and enjoys teaching the word to others.
The kids spent the most time at the LEGO earthquake exhibit. Build a structure and see how well it stands after pressing the earthquake button, which makes the foundation shake.
The museum hosts birthday parties and craft activities, as well as ceramics classes. After looking at their information, it seems there’s little this museum doesn’t do.
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