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The Bay Model Visitor Center is a wonderful, FREE research and education facility built and managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Below are their events in October:
Andrew Faulkner: Art Exhibition
Tuesday, September 26th – November 11th, 2017.
Meet the Artist Reception: Saturday, October 14th, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
A student of Trinity College, Andrew Faulkner focuses on abstract landscape and architectural interiors, drawing inspiration from his Northern California surroundings. Born into a family of artists, his paintings fuse the color sense of interior design, with the structural sensibilities of architecture. www.afstudio.com
Maren Anderson: 2017 Research Grantee “View Into Vocalizations”
American Cetacean Society
Tuesday, October 24th. 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Join the Bay Model for the monthly American Cetacean Society’s presentation where they will showcase Maren Anderson and her studies on whales in various parts of the Pacific Ocean. A $5 donation will go towards student research grants.
Liberty Ships and the Lesser Known Facts
Saturday, October 28th. 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the WWII shipbuilding company, Marinship Corporation. Join Ranger Joanne to learn the lesser known facts about Liberty Ships, and for a tour the Marinship Exhibit.
Admission
Entry to all events is FREE, although donations are always welcome. Parking is also free. Have a group of 10 or more? Reserve a free guided tour for your class, club, or group. Interested in the Marinship area? Free guided tours of the historic waterfront are available to small groups on weekday mornings. For both tours, please contact the manager at least 2 weeks prior to make a reservation. Phone: 415.332.3871
Hours
Tuesday through Saturday 9:00AM – 4:00PM
Closed Sundays and Mondays
Closed Columbus Day Saturday, October 7, 2017
