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Bay Model Visitor Center — Sausalito, California
Bay Model Visitor Center in Sausalito: best for ages 6-8, 9-12, 13-17; Free.
Address2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA 94965
HoursTue–Fri 9am–3pm; Sat 9am–4pm; closed Sun, Mon and all federal holidays (also closed the Saturday before a Monday federal holiday)
PricesFree
Price notesU.S. Army Corps of Engineers official page: '** Free Admission **'; donations welcome per Corps-linked summaries.
Age notesNot confirmed — no official age guidance on Corps page; hydraulic-model exhibits skew school-age and up, toddler fit not claimed.
BookingWalk-in; group tours may need arrangement — Not confirmed.
Suggested timeAbout 1.5 hours
AccessibilityCorps page describes the centre as a 'fully-accessible education center' — wheelchair tag only on that official statement; no stroller/sensory claim made.
ParkingFree parking per visitor summaries of the Corps centre — fee status Not confirmed on the Corps page text captured; flagged in report.
Hours in detailTuesday-Friday 9:00 AM-3:00 PM; Saturday 9:00 AM-4:00 PM; CLOSED Sunday, Monday and all federal holidays - and when a federal holiday falls on a Monday, the center is also closed the previous Saturday.
Tickets & bookingGroup tours are available and can be tailored to various technical levels; scientific/technical group visits should contact the manager at (415) 289-3007.
AccessibilityThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers describes the Bay Model Visitor Center as a fully-accessible education center (working hydraulic model of San Francisco Bay and the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta).
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Venue details last verified November 5, 2026 against official sources. Hours and prices change — check the official site before you go. FamilyDay AI is a free planning tool for parents; we list only facts we have verified, and we never invent ratings or reviews.