Experience the Exploratorium. Let your curiosity roam free through hundreds of exhibits in our six spacious indoor and outdoor galleries at Pier 15, San Francisco.

Sunday (Daytime Members/Donors Only 10:00 am to Noon): 12:00 pm—5:00 pm ...

Global Climate Change Explorer: Atmosphere Earth’s atmosphere does many important tasks for us—it shields us from UV radiation, generates weather, and is the very air we breathe. But its ability to ...

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Hours of operation for the Exploratorium. Museum, dining, and shopping hours vary on select days. Please check our special closures before planning your visit.

Meet some of the remarkable creatures that call the Bay home during a day of hands-on science, live demonstrations, and family-friendly activities on August 1 SAN FRANCISCO (July 16, 2026) – The ...

Free livestream, museum watch party, and comprehensive online eclipse guide bring one of nature's most spectacular events to audiences everywhere SAN FRANCISCO (July 14, 2026) – On Wednesday, August ...

Following a successful first public open call, applications for the 2026–2028 residency cycle open May 20 SAN FRANCISCO (May 20, 2026) – The Exploratorium is pleased to announce the opening of ...

Seoul, Korea The Experiential Science Museum will be a world-class institution in Seoul, South Korea built in partnership with Hyundai Motor Group. Scheduled to open in 2032, the new museum envisions ...

SAN FRANCISCO (April 16, 2026) –The Exploratorium and Hyundai Motor Group are proud to announce a partnership to build a world-class experiential science museum in Seoul, South Korea. The new museum ...

This spring, Light Play Studio invites visitors into a playful, hands-on environment where light becomes a material for exploration. From March 19 through April 19, visitors can draw with light, ...

SAN FRANCISCO (January 23, 2025) – The Exploratorium, San Francisco’s iconic museum of science, art, and human perception, has been named one of the Best Science Museums in the United States by USA ...