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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 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.
Explore diverse offerings of temporary artworks and exhibits that are as unique as you are. 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.
Multilingual Visit: English: Landing. 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.
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Visit the Exploratorium at Pier 15. Explore hundreds of exhibits, unique events, and more! Buy your tickets now.
Special dates and times. Day. Hours. Friday, May 3, 2024. Closed for Phenomena (l) Ball Fundraiser. Monday, May 27, 2024. 10:00 am - 5:00 pm (Open for Memorial Day) Wednesday, June 19, 2024. Closed for Juneteenth.
