Why a Model of the SF Bay? By building the Model in the late 1950's and testing the Reber Plan, scientists and engineers were able to determine that the proposed creation of several dams across the Bay would adversly affect it's unique ecosystem. There was even a submarine base planned for Richardson Bay! The entire South Bay would have been freshwater and the Bay's tidal change would have been 15 feet! Read about it here.

The Bay Model Association creates and delivers exciting and engaging educational programs for learners of all ages. The JASON Project takes Bay Area students and teachers on virtual scientific expeditions to work with scientists in biomes around the world. We'll also take them up into local creeks to study macroinvertebrates and record water quality data on the North Bay Riparian Station's website.

Through Project Transquest, local classrooms sail aboard a research vessel in San Francisco Bay to study a number of subjects including history, art, engineering and of course, science. See the short movie clip by clicking on the link above. Our Scientist-At-Sea program has just begun. Join us as we chronicle Sue Fox's sail across the Pacific. Equipped with satellite technology, she'll explain what the environmental conditions are on her trip and if this will be another wild El Nino year!

The Bay Model Visitor Center conducts a rich blend of public education programs that include interactive workshops, programs and events concerning the ecological environment, history and culture of the San Fransisco Bay. Check out the upcoming Event Calendar by clicking here. The new self-guided audio tours are available in several languages. Be sure to see the Marinship Museum, inside the Visitor Center, which tells the story of this important World War II shipyard. Each year, we host nearly 150,000 visitors.

Our gallery provides exhibit opportunities to artists, both local and international. The Bookstore offers a variety of books and activity materials for teachers, students and the curious public.