Discovery Camps 2009 are coming to the Museum!
Incorporate a fun and creative way to educate and…

• Summer Olympics Autographs-Original Sports Collectibles
• Spring C-Clamps Clamps Vises Hand Tools Tools Home Improvement

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Kwanzaa Friday, December 26 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.Free Museum admission and performances!
Come join us…

• Figures, Sculpture 1900-Now African Cultures, Ethnicities Collectibles
• Masks African Ethnographic Antiques
• Baskets, Containers 1900-Now African Cultures, Ethnicities Collectibles

• A Brief History of Banjos The banjo was originally developed and used by African Americans enslaved in the South. The slaves used gourd to create makeshift instruments that looked like the ones they used in Africa. In fact, the word "banjo" is believed to have evolved from a Kimbundu term for a similar musical instrument.......
• Technical Errors... The last few days Love Romance Passion saw a host of technical errors. The major one disabling the site. I wanted to thank all concerned parties who emailed me or tweeted me to find out what was going on. It took some doing, some head banging, and hours with the......

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We received a letter from a past visitor and we were delighted to hear how close to his heart the…

• High School Romance Audio Books
• High School Romance Books

Continue reading → Blast from the Past!

The winter has once again come and hit us with his frigid and icy breath. When you have the kids…

• One Piece Japanese, Anime Animation Art, Characters Collectibles

Continue reading → Child Lab: Little Authors

This Saturday. December 6 at 11 a.m. in the Discovery Theatre we present Octoprezel!
Octopretzel’s…

Continue reading → Music fun with Octopretzel

A series on museums in the 21st century has begun on NPR: All Things Considered and it brings to…

• Postal History Covers United States Stamps
• Postal History Worldwide Stamps

• Baseball Pennants Sports Memorabilia -> Vintage-Sports Memorabilia -> Pennants-Flags Collecting baseball pennants can be a fun hobby for a sports memorabilia fan, or a fan of a particular baseball team. A collector can choose to collect pennants that were made during a certain year, a certain era, or pennants spanning the entire......

Continue reading → NPR: Museums in the 21st Century

End your day with a special Music Time, brought to you by our very own Mr. Robinson!
Bring…

• Theater, Showtunes Sheet Music Sheet Music Song Books

Continue reading → Music Time Parade!

Join us in the Wave Workshop this Sunday for a fun and hands-on science project. Led by our Lead…

• Dr. Who Science Fiction Collectibles
• Highlander Science Fiction Collectibles
• Engineering Science, Medical Collectibles

Continue reading → Boat Building Workshop

General Registration is now open for our most anticipated holiday program at the Museum….

Continue reading → Gingerbread Extravaganza Begins!

“Toys are not merely playthings; they are tools for learning about the self and world.” says…

• Plastic Cookie Cutters Kitchenware Housewares Kitchenware Collectibles

Continue reading → Too Many Toys

How did the group start?Though the Time Outs have only been around for a couple of years, The…

• Photos, Prints San Francisco 49ers Football-NFL Fan Apparel Souvenirs Sports Collectibles
• Guitar and Guitar Picks Rock, Pop Music Autographs-Original Entertainment Memorabilia
• Hampton Bay Lighting Fixtures Home Lighting

• Music Memorabilia Memorabilia -> Music Memorabilia -> Rock, Pop Music memorabilia has always been popular, and although we associate it primarily with today’s rock and pop musicians, the practice of collecting items for musicians and groups dates back many hundred years. In fact, in Japan, before mass printing was used on a......
• Welcome to My San Francisco Bay Boating Blog In this blog I will chronicle my boating experience on San Francisco Bay, Sacramento Delta, California lakes, and more. I will include pictures and facility reviews from restaurants to boat ramps to bait shops. Unless otherwise stated, all pictures on this site are taken by be and all rights are......

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Kids can learn more from you, their parents, about giving and sharing than from a furry red monster…

Continue reading → Sharing is Caring: Six Easy Steps

Child environment and behavior researchers Andrea Faber Taylor and Frances E. Kuo led a study that…

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Feliz Dia de los Muertos! For over 20 years, the Museum has celebrated this Mexican tradition…

• Los Lonely Boys L Rock, Pop Music Memorabilia Entertainment Memorabilia
• Los Angeles California US State, Town Views Postcards Collectibles

• Sunday Money Madness: Ghosts, Spirits, Haunts, and Souls Lots of holidays and celebrations this weekend. Halloween on the 3st. All Saints Day on the first of November. All Souls Day on the second. Dia de los Muertos covering the whole weekend for many, also known as the Day of the Dead which was yesterday specifically. Samhain for the......

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I remember going to Trick or Treating with my cousins. All of us would meet up at my aunt’s house…

• Halloween Holidays Postcards Collectibles
• Red Cross Pinbacks Pinbacks, Bobbles, Lunchboxes Collectibles
• Halloween Holiday, Seasonal Collectibles

Continue reading → Halloween Safety Tips

Music is a great teaching tool and has been studied as such for many years. Babies are soothed when…

• Cosmetics, Hair Care Health Beauty Advertising Collectibles
• Shaving, Razors Health Beauty Advertising Collectibles
• Perfume Cologne Health Beauty Advertising Collectibles

Continue reading → Music for the Mind

My parents would say it all the time.
“Go play outside!”
So we would. We would play in the dirt,…

• Children Patterns Sewing Collectibles

Continue reading → Go Play Outside

I love Halloween! Seriously…it’s my favorite time of the year. Yes, I’m 29 but still I love to…

• Organ Classical Sheet Music Sheet Music Song Books
• Decorations Vintage Pre-1960 Halloween Holiday, Seasonal Collectibles
• Spiders, Cobwebs Contemporary 1960-Now Halloween Holiday, Seasonal Collectibles

Continue reading → Child Lab: Halloween Decorations

In today’s SF Chronicle they highlight our new exhibition Run! Jump! Fly! Adventures in Action™….

Continue reading → News Flash: Playing is Fun!

In today’s SF Chronicle they highlight our new exhibition Run! Jump! Fly! Adventures in Action™….

Continue reading → It’s Fun to Get Active

Grandparents don’t just serve to spoil their grandkids with candy, toys and furniture jumping…

Continue reading → Granparents Boost Development

The Museum has re-opened today with new paint, new pavement and having undergone a deep cleaning of…

Continue reading → And…We’re Back!

While the Museum is getting some downtime, the Discovery Guides have been hard at work helping…

• Mother and Child Statues, Figures Christianity Religions, Spirituality Collectibles

Continue reading → Special Message from our Discovery Guides

The House Education and Labor Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities is held an…

• Bird Wildlife Accessories Yard, Garden Outdoor Living
• Seed Feeders Bird Wildlife Accessories Yard, Garden Outdoor Living
• Nectar Feeders Bird Wildlife Accessories Yard, Garden Outdoor Living

• Duck Stamps Stamps -> United States -> Back of Book-> Duck Stamps If you are a lover of wildlife, or simply enjoy collectible stamps, the US stamp collection called the Duck Stamp is a terrific stamp to consider learning more about. These are not actually valid for postage, and were first released......

Continue reading → Senate Hearing: Museums & Libraries

The Museum will be closing for two weeks starting Monday, September 15.
During the close we will…

Continue reading → Freshening up for Fall!

Marathon Man Thanks to Board of Trustees member Bill Grayson, the Museum has a new friend in James…

• Spider-Man Collections Comics Collectibles
• Spider-Man Figurines Comics Collectibles

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Though Congress made Labor Day a federal holiday for the working man in 1894, there is never a day…

• Deals Loon Mountain New Hampshire Skiing Vacation
• Deals Whiteface Mountain New York Skiing Vacation
• Souvenirs Circus, Carnival Historical Memorabilia Collectibles

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Teachers, you can now find information for organizing a classroom(s) visit to the Museum.
Get a…

• High School Romance Books
• High School Romance Audio Books

Continue reading → Fieldtrips to the Museum!

Growing up being told that education was important it never occurred to me that some areas were…

Continue reading → Girls Can Play the Numbers Game Too!

Did you have a garage band when you were younger? Loud noises that sounded like music and…

• Novelties Jazz, Big Band Music Memorabilia Entertainment Memorabilia
• Apparel Jazz, Big Band Music Memorabilia Entertainment Memorabilia
• Photos Jazz, Big Band Music Memorabilia Entertainment Memorabilia

Continue reading → Child Lab: Start a Kitchen Band!

¡Ahora es posible encontrar información en Español en nuestro sitio web! Usted podrá leer leer…

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Are you missing a ring? A ring was found on-site. If you lost a ring recently and can…

Continue reading → Found Ring: Is it yours?

We are proud to present in out Art Studios an installation of photography and drawings from the…

• High School Romance Audio Books
• High School Romance Books

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San Francisco Pride Parade
Tykes on BikesSunday, June 2910 a.m.Market Street, San Francisco…

• Helmets San Francisco 49ers Football-NFL Fan Apparel Souvenirs Sports Collectibles
• San Francisco California US State, Town Views Postcards Collectibles
• Signs San Francisco 49ers Football-NFL Fan Apparel Souvenirs Sports Collectibles

• Welcome to My San Francisco Bay Boating Blog In this blog I will chronicle my boating experience on San Francisco Bay, Sacramento Delta, California lakes, and more. I will include pictures and facility reviews from restaurants to boat ramps to bait shops. Unless otherwise stated, all pictures on this site are taken by be and all rights are......
• Blue Angels Arrive in San Francisco for Fleet Week The time has come again for Fleet Week in the little town of San Francisco, and the spectators and residents should wear their ear plugs and have binoculars at the ready. The sights will be amazing, as the Blue Angels will be flying for four consecutive afternoons. Thursday and Friday......

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A big thanks to those of you who voted for us! We’re happy so many of you choose the Museum to…

Continue reading → We Won! Best Kid’s Party!

Does your child have a penchant for imagination? Do they “perform” for you all the time?
Movies…

• Young Adult Romance Books

• Wild Hogs, movie College girl and I went to see this movie last night. I was surprised at how funny it was, though it got good reviews. It's been out long enough that there weren't a lot of us in the theatre, but we were all laughing. I thought it might be more......

Continue reading → Curtain Calls for Kids

Our annual gala event, Playdate 2008, and fund-raiser will be held Saturday, May 3rd. In…

Continue reading → Playdate 2008: An Evening by the Cove

We’re closed on Easter but don’t let that keep you from having a family outing this Easter Weekend….

• Contemporary 1960-Now Easter Holiday, Seasonal Collectibles
• Bunnies, Rabbits Vintage Pre-1960 Easter Holiday, Seasonal Collectibles
• Ducks, Chicks Contemporary 1960-Now Easter Holiday, Seasonal Collectibles

• All I need to know I learned from the Easter Bunny I thought this was a cute forward. Karin All I need to know I learned from the Easter Bunny! Don't put all your eggs in one basket. Everyone needs a friend who is all ears. There's no such thing as too much candy. All work and no play can make......
• For Easter You may not be aware that Bob Dylan has written and performed many beautiful songs about God and salvation that are highly regarded today, years after he wrote them. They have been covered by many artists and performed by gospel choirs, though at one time he was criticized for them.......

Continue reading → Egg-citing Easter Events!

The sun is shining and you wonder,
“What can I do outside with my child?”
Go out for a…

Continue reading → Child Lab: Walk, Click and Create

Everyone is going “green” and looking for “organic” products these days. With foreign…

• Quaker Cereal Food Restaurant Advertising Collectibles
• Posters Dairy Food Restaurant Advertising Collectibles
• Nabisco Cereal Food Restaurant Advertising Collectibles

Continue reading → Organic Baby Food

One of our most popular elements of the museum is the Willow Sculpture by Patrick Dougherty. …

Continue reading → Behind the Scenes: Willow Maze