Drop-In Activities
Activities for Kids and Families
Masks are required indoors for ages 2+up. Proof of vaccination required for everyone ages 12+ when you enter the building.
Randall Museum is reopening drop in classes slowly due to COVID. Most of our drop in programs are on hold at this time. Visitors are welcome to mingle with the Randall Animals and make new furry or feathered live animal friends. Looking for a longer-term activity? Check out our main Classes & Camps page for a wealth of opportunities!
Meet the Animal Keepers
- Time:
- Saturdays, 2 pm
- Fees:
- Free
- Ages:
- All ages
- Registration:
- No registration required
Saturdays are Special - on hold until January
Saturdays at the Randall are very special for drop-in visitors! Stop by anytime for fun family activities exploring arts, science, live animals and more.
Covid-19 Precautions
All visitors are required to show proof of vaccination to enter our facilities. Masks must be worn indoors for ages 2+up. The vaccination requirements do not apply to those who are ineligible for vaccinations, including children under 12 years old. We are delighted to invite the public back safely and ask that you please help us keep our staff and visitors as safe as possible. We are following the SFDPH guidelines.
Art Studio
Randall Museum Art Studio is set up with supplies, tools, and work surfaces for an unlimited variety of art projects for people of all ages. The room also has wonderful views of the City and access to an outdoor patio.
Ceramics Studio
Randall Museum’s refurbished Ceramics Studio has electric wheels, manual wheels, electric and gas powered kilns, clay traps and a collection of hand tools, glazes and clays to create different ceramics projects for all age groups.
Woodshop
Randall Museum has one of the rare, fully equipped public access woodshops. The woodworking studio has the capacity to provide classes for all age groups and all skills from Parent-Toddler Classes to Adult Open Studio. There are a full complement of both hand and power tools including a large Band Saw from the 1930’s from the old Naval Base on Mare Island.
The Garage/STEAM Lab
Natural Sciences Lab
Theater
Randall Theater has both bleacher and floor seating with a capacity of 180 people. There is a full set of stage lights and riggings to provide light, sound and other effects to support any activity on the raked stage. The theater also has a small green room (not accessible), and a sound booth with capacity to control lights, sound and projections.
Accessibility
To get from the main part of the building to The Garage & Woodshop or from the main part of the building to the Art Room & Buckley-Redwood Room & Redwood Ramp, it is necessary to exit the building.
Learn More about Accessibility Options
Become a Member
Welcome! By joining Randall Museum Friends you help unlock discoveries and expand hands-on learning opportunities for art and science explorers of all ages. Plus, members receive discounts and early registration benefits for classes. (Please note that early registration benefit does NOT apply to summer camps.)
Hours & Fees
Tuesday through Saturday
Open 10 am to 5 pm
Closed Sunday and Monday
Admission is Free
Contact Us
Randall Museum
199 Museum Way
San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 554-9600
info@randallmuseum.org
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