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Coyote Point Museumfor Environmental Education |
Situated in Coyote Point Park, the exhibits of the Environmental Hall are on four descending levels of ramps, which symbolize the eastward flow of water from the Santa Cruz Mountains to San Francisco Bay and its westward flow to the Pacific. Displays include environmental dioramas, a working beehive and other insect colonies. Interactive demonstration stations stress man's impact on nature. Picnicking is permitted.
Fun for the entire family, the Musuem's four interconnected area provide an introduction to the natural history of the Bay Area. These include: The Environmental Hall, a Wildlife Habitat, an Aviary and Themed Gardens. The museum is closed Mondays, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. No admission is charged on the first Wednesday of the month.
| Location | 1651 Coyote Point Drive San Mateo California 94401 |
| Phone | 650-342-7755 |
| info@coyoteptmuseum.org | |
| Website |
http://www.coyoteptmuseum.org
No rainy weather lunch facilities are available. Additional information about San Mateo Parks. Coyote Point Museum is easily accessible from Highway 101. From the North: Take the Poplar Ave. Exit. Turn right on Humboldt until Peninsula Ave. Turn right on Peninsula. Go over the freeway, then circle into the park. From the South: Take the Dore Ave. |
