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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.
From Storytime Science for kids to After Dark programming for adults, find all of the upcoming special events at The Exploratorium here! Check out our cinema arts, evening, member, and other upcoming and ongoing events.
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. Play with the exhibits, and discover new ways to understand how our world works.
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.
Hours. Friday, May 3, 2024. Closed for Phenomena (l) Ball Fundraiser. Sunday, May 12, 2024. 10:00 am - 5:00 pm (No member-only hours today) Monday, May 27, 2024. 10:00 am - 5:00 pm (Open for Memorial Day) Wednesday, June 19, 2024. Closed for Juneteenth.
