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The Exploratorium is a public learning laboratory where you can explore the world through science, art, and human perception. ExtraOrdinary! See ordinary become extraordinary!
Tinker, touch, test, experiment, notice, play! The Exploratorium is more than a museum—it’s a gateway to exploring science, art, and human perception with every visit. Let your curiosity roam through more than 650 interactive exhibits in six spacious indoor and outdoor galleries.
Located in San Francisco, California, the Exploratorium is a public learning laboratory exploring the world through science, art, and human perception. Learn about our unique institution here.
The Exploratorium is a museum of science, technology, and arts in San Francisco, California. Founded by physicist and educator Frank Oppenheimer in 1969, the museum was originally located in the Palace of Fine Arts and was relocated in 2013 to Piers 15 and 17 on San Francisco's waterfront.
We’re at the Forefront of Science Education. By making science visible, touchable, and accessible to a wide variety of people—at the museum, online, and in the classroom —our explore-for-yourself way of learning and teaching influences science education worldwide.
The Exploratorium is more than a museum; it’s an ongoing exploration of science, art, and human perception. Step inside a tornado, turn upside down in a giant curved mirror, walk on a fog bridge, and explore hundreds of interactive exhibits in six spacious indoor and outdoor galleries.
At Pier 15 on the Embarcadero (at Green Street) in San Francisco, the Exploratorium is easy to get to by BART or bus, with plenty of nearby parking. Plan your visit here!
The Exploratorium, established in 1969, is an internationally renowned museum of art, science, and human perception located in San Francisco, California. Its hundreds of hands-on exhibits are designed to promote science discovery.
Things to Do During Your Visit. Step inside a tornado, turn upside down in a curved mirror, walk on a fog bridge, and explore more than 650 hands-on exhibits. You'll find all of this and more at our beautiful bayside location.
Located in San Francisco, California, the Exploratorium is a public learning laboratory exploring the world through science, art, and human perception. Learn more about the Exploratorium's history here.
