Families visiting San Francisco should set aside at least a few hours to explore the Children's Creativity Museum. The museum provides a variety of activities designed for kids, which cover topics ranging from animation to coding to music. The property also houses the historic LeRoy King Carousel, which has called several West Coast cities home before opening at this museum. (Tickets are $4 per person and $3 with paid museum admission.)

Past travelers say that the museum lives up to its name, though younger children will most appreciate and benefit from the exhibits. The Children's Creativity Museum shines particularly bright on San Francisco's rainiest days, as it provides visitors with cover and entertainment.

The museum sits in the northeast portion of San Francisco, near Yerba Buena Gardens. Because of its location near the city center, travelers can access the Children's Creativity Museum from the Powell Street Stations of the MUNI and BART public transit systems. There are also a variety of parking garages nearby for anyone who opts to drive. During the fall, winter and spring, the museum is open Wednesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. In the summer, the museum is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. General admission is $12.95 per person, while kids 2 and younger can enter for free. Check out the Children's Creativity Museum's website for even more information.