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Coyote Point Museum

The Coyote Point Museum is a learning center that can inspire individuals to make a lifelong commitment to act responsibly in caring for the Earth. It provides engaging, educational experiences for the diverse, multigenerational Bay Area community through wildlife, gardens, exhibitions, and programs that relate to the global environment.

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  • Contact Info

    Coyote Point Museum

    1651 Coyote Point Drive
    San Mateo, CA 94401

    Phone: 650-342-7755   |   Fax: 650-342-7853   |   Email   |   Official Website

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  • Parking Info

    There is a per-car entrance fee to Coyote Point Park.

  • Accessibility Services

    There is no accessibility service information available at this time.

  • • Current Events

      01/07/10- Ongoing	Animal Enrichment Experience Coyote Point Museum Animal Enrichment Experience Presented by Coyote Point Museum at Coyote Point Museum January 7, 2010 - Ongoing Watch the wildlife at Coyote Point Museum pounce, puzzle, and play! Coyote Point Museum regularly provides special activities and treats for their animals, to help them have more fun and to keep their minds and bodies active. Now you can find out more about the action. For a limited time, Coyote Point Museum is bringing these animal enrichment activities out for you to see. Join them to get a close look at the games and puzzles the animals enjoy.
      11/21/09- Ongoing	Tinkering Coyote Point Museum Tinkering Presented by Coyote Point Museum at Coyote Point Museum November 21, 2009 - Ongoing How will we meet the environmental challenges of today and tomorrow? Every invention, from a sewing needle to a solar cell, came to be as the result of tinkering and experimentation. Coyote Point Museum's newest exhibit captures the beauty and intrigue of mechanical processes and highlight the importance of tinkering in the process of innovation.
      11/16/08- Ongoing	The Science of Nature Coyote Point Museum The Science of Nature Presented by Coyote Point Museum at Coyote Point Museum November 16, 2008 - Ongoing Why does fog fall? What is water current and what does it look like? Find out at Coyote Point Museum's newest interactive exhibition. Touch, swirl, twist, magnetize and crank eight new interactive exhibits to learn how nature’s many complex systems work together to create our environment.
      08/27/08- Ongoing	Wildlife Show - Paws and Claws Coyote Point Museum Wildlife Show - Paws and Claws Presented by Coyote Point Museum at Coyote Point Museum August 27, 2008 - Ongoing Are you an Animal Planet fanatic? Can't get enough facts on critters furry or feathered? Then come join Coyote Point Museum in their Wildlife Theater and learn facts about their own non-releasable animals, endangered species or majestic birds! Show themes will vary so you can learn something new every time your visit. Suitability: People of all ages who are awed by animals.
      08/25/08- Ongoing	The Discovery Lab Coyote Point Museum The Discovery Lab Presented by Coyote Point Museum at Coyote Point Museum August 25, 2008 - Ongoing Discover something new at Coyote Point Museum! Test an exhibit prototype, build a magnetic sculpture, create a recycled masterpiece, examine a snakeskin, or see plants grow without any dirt. Discovery Lab contents change frequently, so you can learn something new each time you visit.
      08/25/08- Ongoing	River Otter Feeding and Keeper Talk Coyote Point Museum River Otter Feeding and Keeper Talk Presented by Coyote Point Museum at Coyote Point Museum August 25, 2008 - Ongoing River Otter Feeding (Daily at 12:30pm) - Always a family favorite, watch our frisky River Otter frolic and play during the daily feeding. Observe our otter in his habitat from both above ground and through the underwater observation window! Keeper Talk (Daily at 11:30am except Sundays) - Ever wonder the difference between an endangered or threatened species? Why does a badger dig or a coyote howl? Come meet our Coyote Point Museum keepers as they discuss a different animal every day...

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• Current &
  Upcoming Events

  • Current Events

    01/07/10- Ongoing	Animal Enrichment Experience Coyote Point Museum Animal Enrichment Experience Presented by Coyote Point Museum at Coyote Point Museum January 7, 2010 - Ongoing Watch the wildlife at Coyote Point Museum pounce, puzzle, and play! Coyote Point Museum regularly provides special activities and treats for their animals, to help them have more fun and to keep their minds and bodies active. Now you can find out more about the action. For a limited time, Coyote Point Museum is bringing these animal enrichment activities out for you to see. Join them to get a close look at the games and puzzles the animals enjoy.
    11/21/09- Ongoing	Tinkering Coyote Point Museum Tinkering Presented by Coyote Point Museum at Coyote Point Museum November 21, 2009 - Ongoing How will we meet the environmental challenges of today and tomorrow? Every invention, from a sewing needle to a solar cell, came to be as the result of tinkering and experimentation. Coyote Point Museum's newest exhibit captures the beauty and intrigue of mechanical processes and highlight the importance of tinkering in the process of innovation.
    11/16/08- Ongoing	The Science of Nature Coyote Point Museum The Science of Nature Presented by Coyote Point Museum at Coyote Point Museum November 16, 2008 - Ongoing Why does fog fall? What is water current and what does it look like? Find out at Coyote Point Museum's newest interactive exhibition. Touch, swirl, twist, magnetize and crank eight new interactive exhibits to learn how nature’s many complex systems work together to create our environment.
    08/27/08- Ongoing	Wildlife Show - Paws and Claws Coyote Point Museum Wildlife Show - Paws and Claws Presented by Coyote Point Museum at Coyote Point Museum August 27, 2008 - Ongoing Are you an Animal Planet fanatic? Can't get enough facts on critters furry or feathered? Then come join Coyote Point Museum in their Wildlife Theater and learn facts about their own non-releasable animals, endangered species or majestic birds! Show themes will vary so you can learn something new every time your visit. Suitability: People of all ages who are awed by animals.
    08/25/08- Ongoing	The Discovery Lab Coyote Point Museum The Discovery Lab Presented by Coyote Point Museum at Coyote Point Museum August 25, 2008 - Ongoing Discover something new at Coyote Point Museum! Test an exhibit prototype, build a magnetic sculpture, create a recycled masterpiece, examine a snakeskin, or see plants grow without any dirt. Discovery Lab contents change frequently, so you can learn something new each time you visit.
    08/25/08- Ongoing	River Otter Feeding and Keeper Talk Coyote Point Museum River Otter Feeding and Keeper Talk Presented by Coyote Point Museum at Coyote Point Museum August 25, 2008 - Ongoing River Otter Feeding (Daily at 12:30pm) - Always a family favorite, watch our frisky River Otter frolic and play during the daily feeding. Observe our otter in his habitat from both above ground and through the underwater observation window! Keeper Talk (Daily at 11:30am except Sundays) - Ever wonder the difference between an endangered or threatened species? Why does a badger dig or a coyote howl? Come meet our Coyote Point Museum keepers as they discuss a different animal every day...

  • Upcoming Events

    There are no upcoming events at this time.

• Past
  Events

  • Past Events

    06/14/10- 08/20/10	Camp Coyote Summer 2010 Coyote Point Museum
    04/18/10	Earth Day Coyote Point Museum
    01/06/10- 05/26/10	Growing Scientists Coyote Point Museum
    01/05/10- 12/28/10	Tuesday Tales - Story Time and Science Exploration Coyote Point Museum
    01/03/10- 01/24/10	Art Studio Coyote Point Museum
    12/13/09	Winterfest Coyote Point Museum
    12/08/09- 12/13/09	Book Fair Coyote Point Museum
    11/13/09	Something Incredibly Wonderful Happens: Frank Oppenheimer & the World He Made Up Coyote Point Museum
    10/31/09	Slither & Squeak Halloween - A Special Halloween Event Coyote Point Museum
    09/26/09	Smithsonian Museum Day 2009 Coyote Point Museum
    09/25/09	Star Gazing Party Coyote Point Museum
    09/19/09	Coastal Cleanup Day Coyote Point Museum
    06/15/09- 08/21/09	Camp Coyote Summer 2009 Coyote Point Museum
    04/18/09	Earth Day Coyote Point Museum
    04/06/09- 04/10/09	Spring Break Explorer Days Coyote Point Museum
    04/06/09- 04/10/09	Spring Break Camp Coyote Point Museum
    03/10/09	Toddler Tuesday - Amazing Animals Coyote Point Museum
    02/10/09- 02/24/09	Toddler Tuesday - Whoosh with Wind and Water Coyote Point Museum
    02/08/09	Flutter and Float Coyote Point Museum
    01/13/09- 01/27/09	Toddler Tuesday - Colors In Our World Coyote Point Museum
    01/06/09- 01/20/09	Tuesday Tales - Story time in the Book Nook Coyote Point Museum
    01/02/09	The Science of Winter - Winter Break Explorer Days Coyote Point Museum
    12/30/08	The Science of Winter - Winter Break Explorer Days Coyote Point Museum
    12/26/08	The Science of Winter - Winter Break Explorer Days Coyote Point Museum
    12/23/08	The Science of Winter - Winter Break Explorer Days Coyote Point Museum
    12/13/08	Winter Wonderland at Coyote Point Museum - Shades of Winter Family Event Coyote Point Museum
    12/13/08- 12/27/08	Eco-Gingerbread Design Challenge 2008 Exhibit Coyote Point Museum
    12/09/08	Toddler Tuesday - Wonders of Winter Coyote Point Museum
    12/02/08- 12/16/08	Tuesday Tales - Story time in the Book Nook Coyote Point Museum
    11/11/08- 11/25/08	Toddler Tuesday - Play With Your Food Coyote Point Museum
    10/26/08	Slither and Squeak Coyote Point Museum
    10/14/08- 10/28/08	Toddler Tuesday - Night Time Creatures Coyote Point Museum
    10/07/08- 11/18/08	Tuesday Tales - Story time in the Book Nook Coyote Point Museum
    09/27/08	Museum Day Coyote Point Museum
    09/18/08- 05/28/09	Discovery Classes Coyote Point Museum
    09/09/08- 09/23/08	Toddler Tuesday - Dig In Coyote Point Museum
    08/19/08	Tuesday Tales - Story time in the Book Nook Coyote Point Museum
    08/19/08	Toddler Tuesday - Take Flight Coyote Point Museum
    07/22/08	Toddler Tuesday - Go With The Flow Mini Marvels Coyote Point Museum
    07/15/08- 07/29/08	Tuesday Tales - Story time in the Book Nook Coyote Point Museum
    06/16/08- 08/22/08	Camp Coyote Summer 2008 - Life In Balance Coyote Point Museum
    06/05/08- 09/21/08	Nature's Numbers Coyote Point Museum
    05/17/08	Family Activity Day - Energy Exploration & Innovation Coyote Point Museum
    05/06/08- 06/01/08	Electric Vehicles Exhibit Coyote Point Museum
    04/19/08	Earth Day Celebration Coyote Point Museum
    03/11/08- 03/25/08	Toddler Tuesdays: Egg-sploration Coyote Point Museum
    03/07/08- 03/28/08	Friday's Fables - Story time in the Book Nook Coyote Point Museum
    02/15/08- 02/29/08	Friday's Fables - Story time in the Book Nook Coyote Point Museum
    02/12/08- 02/26/08	Toddler Tuesdays: Nature's Valentines Coyote Point Museum
    02/05/08- 02/29/08	After-School Adventures Coyote Point Museum
    12/26/07- 12/28/07	Winter Camp - Winter Adaptions Coyote Point Museum
    12/09/07	Gingerbread Open House & Children's Party Coyote Point Museum
    12/04/07- 12/30/07	Gingerbread & Habitat Exhibit Contest 2007 Coyote Point Museum
    07/02/07- 09/30/07	The Green Farm Coyote Point Museum
    12/29/06	Youth Adventure Trips Coyote Point Museum
    12/27/06- 12/29/06	Winter Break Family Camp – Nurturing Nature Coyote Point Museum
    12/10/06- 12/30/06	26th Annual Gingerbread Contest & Exhibit – Yuletide Treasures Coyote Point Museum
    09/24/06- 12/03/06	Green Doll House: Creating a Doll’s-Eye View of a Healthier World Coyote Point Museum
    05/23/06- 08/27/06	Flora Fantasy Art Exhibit Coyote Point Museum
    05/01/06- 08/01/06	Channel Island Fox Talk Coyote Point Museum
    05/01/06- 08/01/06	River Otter Feeding Coyote Point Museum
    04/22/06	Earth Day at Coyote Point Museum Coyote Point Museum
    04/01/06- 05/31/06	Friday's Fables Coyote Point Museum
    03/11/06	The Microbe Zoo Coyote Point Museum
    02/24/06- 05/24/06	Weekend Touch Tank Coyote Point Museum
    02/06/06- Ongoing	Nature's Magic Through the Child's Eye Coyote Point Museum
    02/01/06- 05/01/06	Channel Island Fox Talk Coyote Point Museum
    02/01/06- 05/01/06	River Otter Feeding Coyote Point Museum
    01/21/06- 05/14/06	Microbes - Invisible Invaders...Amazing Allies Coyote Point Museum
    01/10/06- 01/24/06	Toddler Tuesdays- Arctic Animals Coyote Point Museum
    12/02/05- Ongoing	Friday's Fables Coyote Point Museum
    11/15/05- 02/28/06	The Encouraging Voice of Nature Coyote Point Museum
    11/01/05- 01/31/05	Friday's Fables Coyote Point Museum
    10/01/05- 01/31/06	Weekend Touch Tank Coyote Point Museum
    10/01/05- 01/31/06	River Otter Feeding Coyote Point Museum
    10/01/05- 01/31/06	Channel Island Fox Talk Coyote Point Museum
    09/24/05- 12/03/05	Green Doll House Coyote Point Museum
    09/24/05- 12/03/05	Creating a Doll's-Eye View of a Healthier World Coyote Point Museum
    09/02/05- 10/30/05	Friday's Fables Coyote Point Museum
    08/16/05- 08/30/05	Toddler Tuesdays - Summer Campout Coyote Point Museum
    08/05/05- 08/26/05	Friday's Fables Coyote Point Museum
    07/12/05- 07/26/05	Toddler Tuesdays - Bubble Festival! Coyote Point Museum
    07/01/05- 09/30/05	River Otter Feeding Coyote Point Museum
    07/01/05- 09/30/05	Channel Island Fox Talk Coyote Point Museum
    07/01/05- 09/30/05	Weekend Touch Tank Coyote Point Museum
    07/01/05- 07/29/05	Friday's Fables Coyote Point Museum
    06/15/05- 06/28/05	Toddler Tuesdays - Color My World! Coyote Point Museum
    06/04/05	Kid's Gardening Workshop Coyote Point Museum
    06/01/05- 08/31/05	Photographic Exhibition Audubon of the West Photo Exhibit Coyote Point Museum
    06/01/05- 06/30/05	Weekend Touch Tank Coyote Point Museum
    06/01/05- 08/31/05	Tech City Coyote Point Museum
    05/21/05	Nocturnal Animals Workshop Coyote Point Museum
    05/14/05	Art & The Environment Workshops Coyote Point Museum
    05/10/05- 05/24/05	Toddler Tuesday - Going Buggy! Coyote Point Museum
    05/07/05	Kids Gardening Workshop Coyote Point Museum
    05/01/05- 06/30/05	Channel Island Fox Talk Coyote Point Museum
    05/01/05- 05/31/05	A Fox Interpretive Presentation Coyote Point Museum
    04/16/05- 05/16/05	Kids Gardening Workshops Coyote Point Museum
    03/28/05- 06/28/05	Friday's Fables Coyote Point Museum
    03/26/05- 04/03/05	Scholastic Book Fair - Coyote Point Museum Coyote Point Museum