Bay Area Attractions Events

Explore through interactive exhibits how technologies used to capture images, communicate across distance and record sound have evolved over time.

Displaying a range of artifacts and displays related to the history of computers, dating back to 1939.

The museum hosts a variety of ongoing, hands-on exhibits for kids. Exhibits include "Bubbalogna," "Current Connections," "Secrets of Circles" and "WaterWays."

One of the earliest designs for an automatic computing engine. Live demonstrations take place Wed-Fri at 2pm and Sat-Sun at 1 and 2pm.

Documentation of the 50 years since the devastation of the Capelinhos Volcano, which caused a wave of immigration of Azoreans to California.

A re-creation of a Victorian parlor in the museum's "home life" area, showing the utilitarian side of art. Firefighters of the Past: Building ... More

An exhibit featuring works by 100 young artists from Arts Council Silicon Valley's ArtsConnect program.

Displays of original Beethoven manuscripts, first editions, a lock of the composer's hair, art and demonstrations of historical keyboards. Fifth floor,... More

In the Contemporary Gallery.

Ongoing displays featuring California's contribution to flying history. Children 4 and under are free.

Plus animal displays

Showcasing works by at-risk youth aged 13-18 who participated in this arts education program.

Works on paper featuring views of Paris, Rome and elsewhere.

From the "Riverbank" to the "Underground," explore this 2,500 square-feet exhibit based on "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland."

Restored English Tudor house features displays about Campbell's past. The grounds are planted in English-garden style.

In his multi-layered paintings, Sanjay Vora explores the realm of love, memory and nostalgia. Vora first paints a representation scene, often based on... More