U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Bay Model, Hydraulic engineering museum in Sausalito, United States.
The Bay Model spans two acres and contains a physical reproduction of San Francisco Bay and Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta water systems.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers constructed this facility in 1957 to study water flow patterns and evaluate proposed development projects.
The center serves as an educational institution where visitors learn about water management, environmental protection, and regional hydrology through interactive displays.
Located at 2100 Bridgeway Boulevard, the facility operates Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM with free admission.
The model features 286 concrete slabs arranged in a precise configuration, demonstrating tidal movements at a 1:1000 horizontal and 1:100 vertical scale.
Location: California
Inception: January 1, 1942
Fee: No
Address: 2100 2100 Bridgeway 94965 Sausalito 94965 Sausalito
Opening Hours: Mardi-Vendredi 09:00-15:00; Samedi 09:00-16:00
Website: https://spn.usace.army.mil/Missions/Recreation/Bay-Model-Visitor-Center
GPS coordinates: 37.86330,-122.49500
Latest update: June 8, 2025 02:39
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