Habitot Children's Museum

Habitot Children's Museum Reopening Efforts Are Underway. We left the Emeryville space at the end of 2024. There we welcomed over 22,000 children & families.
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We are working with other property owners in hopes of reopening in a larger space soon. Habitot’s mission is to help parents and caregivers raise curious, creative and confident children with hands-on exhibits and programs to focus exclusively on early childhood, ages 0-5. Habitot aims to reach all children with play via free admission days and in dedicated programs for children experiencing speci

al needs, teen parents, formerly incarcerated mothers, children experiencing homelessness and children in the foster care system. Since opening eighteen years ago in 1998, Habitot has welcomed over 1,100,000 visitors, filling a niche for new parents and caregivers who seek safe and enriching experiences for young children, with parenting support, a toy lending library, affordable music and art classes, immersive learning exhibits, a drop-in Art Studio, role playing centers. Habitot Children's Museum has been recognized as the "best museum for families" by Bay Area Parent Magazine readers. In addition, Habitot's founder, Gina Moreland, has been honored with a Bay Area "Jefferson Award", and was the City of Berkeley's "Early Childhood Champion of the Year." Habitot received the GuideStar Exchange Silver participation level, a leading symbol of transparency and accountability provided by GuideStar USA, Inc., the premier source of nonprofit information. Annually since 2010, Habitot has been designated a "Top-Rated Nonprofit" by GreatNonprofits, a leading provider of reviews and ratings of nonprofit organizations. Habitot participates in the Association of Children’s Museum’s program, “Museum’s For All,” which accepts EBT cards and ensures that all children may enjoy museums regardless of their income.

“I joined Habitot’s board to help bring a children’s museum to the East Bay — a joyful, hands-on place where kids can pl...
05/26/2026

“I joined Habitot’s board to help bring a children’s museum to the East Bay — a joyful, hands-on place where kids can play authentically, learn, and explore. As a parent, I’m especially excited to support a space where my own children can thrive and also to help make this experience accessible to more families in our community.”

We're so pleased to have welcomed Rica Landreau to Habitot's Board of Directors this spring. Rica is the Senior Director of Business Operations at Capcom USA, a premier Japanese video game developer and publisher. She discovered Habitot at a Mobile Museum event a few years ago and says she’s eager to contribute at a more strategic level, using her skills to help guide the organization, strengthen its impact, and support its long-term success.

Are you interested in participating on Habitot's board or have questions about what it means to be on the board? Email [email protected] .

05/22/2026

Hello San Leandro! Habitot and our Mobile Museum is excited to be back at the San Leandro Community Library on Saturday May 30 from 10am-3pm. Eventbrite reservation spots are currently sold out but do not despair! We encourage families to try to get into one of our sessions via walk-up. Eventbrite reservation holders are allowed in first then we admit some walk-ups. Spots are limited but we often have no shows from the reservations list. You are more likely to get walk-up entry during the midday sessions. Here are the session times:

10am-11:15am
11:15am-12:30pm
12:30pm-1:45pm
1:45pm-3pm

Location: 
San Leandro Community Library
300 Estudillo Avenue
San Leandro

We’re delighted to welcome Mei Ha, to Habitot’s Board of Directors this spring. Mei is the Group Vice President at Digi...
05/20/2026

We’re delighted to welcome Mei Ha, to Habitot’s Board of Directors this spring.

Mei is the Group Vice President at Digital Media and has over 15 years of experience in media and advertising. She has recently been running paid advertising for the NetSuite product line at Oracle. She joined Habitot’s Board because “I’d love to give back to my community—especially Oakland, where I grew up. When I had my kids, I realized there weren't any safe, educational, and toddler friendly museums or play areas around for my children in the East Bay. When I heard about Habitot, I knew I needed to be part of it and help it grow. I'm so excited to be part of the journey!"

Learn more about Habitot’s Board and how you might get involved by following the link in the Comments section.

05/17/2026

Join us at the Center for Early Intervention on Deafness’s walkathon. We are here at Puppyland next to Fairyland at Lake Merritt. 9am-1pm

Habitot mini sensory playdate reservation holders! Just a reminder that tomorrow is the mini sensory playdate at the Cen...
05/17/2026

Habitot mini sensory playdate reservation holders! Just a reminder that tomorrow is the mini sensory playdate at the Center for Early Intervention on Deafness Walkathon. We'll be at Puppyland (next to Fairyland), 677 Bellevue, Oakland, 9am-1pm. We welcome the CEID community and families and those with Habitot Eventbrite reservations.

Paid public parking is available on Bellevue Avenue and is operated by the City of Oakland. Metered parking enforced from 12pm-6pm.

See you tomorrow!

We're proud to partner with the Center for Early Intervention on Deafness CEID, this Sunday, 5/17, from 9am-1pm during ...
05/12/2026

We're proud to partner with the Center for Early Intervention on Deafness CEID, this Sunday, 5/17, from 9am-1pm during their annual Walk‑A‑Thon at Lake Merritt. Join CEID in supporting early education, community audiology, and family services for children and adults who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Register, fundraise, or donate to help CEID reach their goal and make a meaningful impact.

Habitot will have a mini sensory and STEM play area as part of the CEID fundraiser. Register at ceid dot org / events .

Thank you to First 5 Alameda County for funding Habitot's participation.

Thank you, moms, step and foster moms, grandmothers, aunts, and other maternal figures who care for us kids by feeding u...
05/10/2026

Thank you, moms, step and foster moms, grandmothers, aunts, and other maternal figures who care for us kids by feeding us, holding us, playing with us, listening to us, making us feel safe when we’re sad or scared, reading to us, making us laugh, carrying us when we’re tired, working so we have a roof over our heads, showing us how to be kind to ourselves and to others, keeping us healthy, letting us experiment, explore and create.
We’re so grateful for you.

Happy Mother’s Day to those of you who celebrate.

Join us! We’re at YouthUprising in Oakland til 2! Free admission
05/09/2026

Join us! We’re at YouthUprising in Oakland til 2! Free admission

05/09/2026

Join us today at the Spring Fair! Free admission Youth Uprising!

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Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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