Children's Museums
Discovery Museum Lookout Tower
📍 Art Studios, 557 McReynolds Rd, Sausalito, CA 94965🕐 Hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–4 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–4 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–4 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–4 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–4 PM |
About Discovery Museum Lookout Tower
Discovery Museum Lookout Tower is a children's museum in Sausalito, CA. Sea Lion Landing underwent a major renovation in 2015/2016, transforming from a basic pool-rimmed exhibit into a sophisticated multi-level facility with outdoor covered bleachers, wheelchair-accessible upper deck, and an immersive interior viewing room with floor-to-ceiling contoured panes. Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 87 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Best For
- Toddlers and young children under 8
- Key Attractions
- Interactive stations, treehouse, playground, bay views
- Parking
- Free, ample parking
- Membership
- Available and pays for itself in a couple visits
💡 Did You Know?
- Sea Lion Landing underwent a major renovation in 2015/2016, transforming from a basic pool-rimmed exhibit into a sophisticated multi-level facility with outdoor covered bleachers, wheelchair-accessible upper deck, and an immersive interior viewing room with floor-to-ceiling contoured panes
- The exhibit features both sea lions and harbor seals in scheduled feeding training demonstrations where animals perform tricks including barking, fetching, shaking fins, rolling over, and diving
- The interior viewing room utilizes contoured floor-to-ceiling panes that create a magnified 'drive-by' effect as animals swim directly past visitors, combined with recycled art installations
💬 What Visitors Say
- Attend the scheduled sea lion and harbor seal feeding training demonstrations and position yourself on the upper deck or above the water line for optimal viewing of the animals performing tricks like diving, rolling over, and fetching
- Don't miss the harbor seal's adorable shuffling movement across the deck during feeding demonstrations—it's a visitor favorite that consistently brings smiles
- Experience the immersive interior viewing room with floor-to-ceiling contoured panes for up-close encounters with sea lions swimming, and plan time to relax in the seating area below the upper deck
- Combine multiple viewing perspectives by visiting the covered bleachers for outdoor viewing, the wheelchair-accessible upper deck, and the interior immersion room to fully appreciate the exhibit design and animal behavior
- Grab snacks from the stand located on the upper deck to extend your stay and enjoy the exhibit comfortably while watching the animals
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