Museums & Learning
Children's Creativity Museum
SOMA
A hands-on children's museum in Yerba Buena Gardens built around playful art, design, music, animation, and making experiences.
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Birthday Party Venues
Children's Creativity Museum
SOMA
A museum birthday package in Yerba Buena Gardens with all-day exhibit admission and a two-hour private party room for a group of up to 20 guests, with additional guests available up to the venue limit.
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Birthday Party Venues
Reason Escape Room Birthday Adventures
SOMA
Reason offers private science-fiction puzzle adventures for families and birthday groups in SoMa. The operator recommends age 8 and up for full participation, while welcoming younger children. At least one adult must accompany minors; choose a room that fits the group size.
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Playgrounds & Parks
Salesforce Park
SOMA
A free public rooftop park above the Salesforce Transit Center with a half-mile walking loop, gardens, lawns, a children’s climbing area, and the Bus Fountain public artwork.
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Museums & Learning
SFMOMA
SOMA
Modern and contemporary art in SoMa, with free admission for visitors 18 and younger and separate ticket-free public art spaces.
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Playgrounds & Parks
Victoria Manalo Draves Park
SOMA
A SoMa park with a children’s play area, athletic field, basketball court, picnic facilities, and a community garden. It honors Victoria Manalo Draves, the Filipina American diver who won two gold medals at the 1948 Olympics.
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Playgrounds & Parks
Yerba Buena Gardens
SOMA
Downtown gardens and outdoor play space near the Children’s Creativity Museum, carousel, ice rink, and bowling. Garden entry is free; neighboring attractions have their own admission and schedules.
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Indoor Play
Yerba Buena Ice Skating & Bowling Center
SOMA
An indoor rink and bowling center offering two different ways to build an active family outing in SoMa.
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