Bay Model Visitor Center, Sausalito

About Bay Model Visitor Center

The Bay Model Visitor Center in Sausalito is a fully accessible education center administered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers that hosts a working hydraulic model of the San Francisco Bay and Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta System. The model is the only one of its kind in the world and allows visitors to view the complete bay-delta system at a glance. Group tours are available and can be tailored to various technical levels for scientists, educators and interested visitors. The center offers docent training, interpretive training, first aid and CPR training, fire extinguisher training, and safety training for volunteers. The facility includes a bookstore operated by the Bay Model Association. Families and individuals can explore exhibits in the gallery area and participate in children's activities. The center hosts special events including Coastal Cleanup Day volunteer opportunities and the Sausalito Art Festival. Located in Sausalito, California, the Bay Model Visitor Center provides a unique educational resource for understanding regional water systems and environmental stewardship.