May 12, 2022 · Hands-On Activities in the Tinkering Studio. Every Sunday 10:00 a.m.–noon Daytime Members and Donors Only Noon–2:00 p.m. Open to the Public Experiment, play, and co-create while investigating scientific phenomena such as electricity and motion and tinkering with engineering.
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The Exploratorium will be closing at 4:00 p.m. on Friday,...
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We believe that learning is joyful and lifelong. By creating...
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In September 2004, the Exploratorium covered a conference in...
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Everyone ages 2 and above must wear a mask in the Exploritorium. Named Chicagoland's "Top rainy-day destination” by the Chicago Tribune, the Exploritorium is much more than an indoor playground. The Exploritorium is a place where children and adults can come and explore together through interactive play. Make-believe in our costumed dress-up ...
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- When is Exploratorium open?Exploratorium is open:Sun - Sun 12:00 PM - 5:00 PMWed - Sat 10:00 AM - 5:00 PMThu - Thu 6:00 PM - 10:00 PMBuy tickets in advance on Tripadvisor. If...
- How much do Exploratorium tickets cost in 2022?Exploratorium admission prices can vary. Entrance tickets currently cost $29.95, while a popular guided tour starts around $5.99 per person. See al...
- Do you need to book Exploratorium tickets in advance?Exploratorium can be crowded, so we recommend booking e-tickets ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel at...
- What's the best way to see Exploratorium?According to Tripadvisor travelers, these are the best ways to experience Exploratorium: Exploratorium General Admission Ticket (From $29.95) Go Ci...
- What hotels are near Exploratorium?Hotels near Exploratorium: (0.25 mi) The Battery (0.41 mi) Club Quarters Hotel, San Francisco, Embarcadero (0.40 mi) Green Tortoise Hostel - San Fr...
- What restaurants are near Exploratorium?Restaurants near Exploratorium: (0.01 mi) Seismic Joint (0.10 mi) Cafe deStijl (0.15 mi) Piperade (0.21 mi) Coqueta (0.13 mi) Battery Street Coffee...
The Exploratorium is a museum of science, technology, and arts in San Francisco, California.Characterized as "a mad scientist's penny arcade, a scientific funhouse, and an experimental laboratory all rolled into one", the participatory nature of its exhibits and its self-identification as a center for informal learning has led to it being cited as the prototype for participatory museums around ...
- Lindsay Bierman
- 1.1 million visits annually
- 1969; relocated in 2013
- San Francisco, California, United States
The Exploratorium is the most experimental museum in the world—the only place in San Francisco where visitors can touch, tinker and play with more than 650 hands-on exhibits. From large-scale outdoor art installations to explorations of microscopic life in the Bay, we embrace the wild wonder at the intersection of science and art.