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Bay Model Visitor Center

Sausalito · Sausalito · Science, History

Working hydraulic model of San Francisco Bay and the Delta, run by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Free.

Free days

Always free

Know before you go

Admission

Free

✓ Verified on spn.usace.army.mil · checked Oct 4, 2026

Free days & hours

Always free

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Reservations

No reservation stated for individuals; group tours arranged with the manager

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Hours

Tue–Fri 9am–3pm; Sat 9am–4pm

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Closed

Sundays, Mondays and federal holidays; also closed the Saturday before a Monday federal holiday

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Parking

Not found on official site; confirm directly

Not confirmed – check with the museum

Kids

Not found on official site; confirm directly

Not confirmed – check with the museum

Accessibility

Fully accessible

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Address

2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA 94965

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Information only. Free days, hours and prices change; confirm with each museum before you go. Data: each museum's official website, balboapark.org and OpenStreetMap · Facts checked Oct 4, 2026 · Map © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.