All year long we set aside Sunday mornings for Daytime members, donors, and Corporate members—10:00 a.m. to noon is just for you. Join us for a leisurely visit, enjoy lunch at the Tinkering Table ...

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

Every Thursday from 6:00–10:00 p.m., After Dark transforms the Exploratorium into an adult playground with 700+ interactive ...

Up close, Posavec’s artwork is a colorful collection of symbols: cyan clouds, magenta lips, yellow suns, black cats, and more. From afar, the experience is very different—walk back a ways and you’ll ...

SAN FRANCISCO (December 2, 2025) – The Exploratorium is delighted to announce James Allister Sprang as its next Artist-In-Residence (AIR), following the museum’s first-ever open call for the program.

Exploratorium hosts its annual fundraiser and STEAM festival on Sunday, October 5 SAN FRANCISCO (September 12, 2025) – The Exploratorium is excited to announce the return of Wonder Funday on Sunday, ...

A full night of entertainment, 700+ exhibits, trivia, and waterfront views, for just $10 with student ID SAN FRANCISCO (September 4, 2025) – The Exploratorium invites Bay Area college students to ...

Sea level rise is one of the most visible and urgent impacts of climate change. This collection of classroom resources, videos, and hands-on science activities helps middle and high school students ...

SAN FRANCISCO (April 15, 2025) – The Exploratorium is thrilled to announce the first-ever Open Call for its esteemed Artist-In-Residence (AIR) program. Since the program’s inception in 1974, the ...

Location Pier 15 (Embarcadero at Green Street) San Francisco, CA 94111 Get directions → Hours Sunday (Daytime Members/Donors Only 10:00 am to Noon): 12:00 pm—5:00 pm Monday: Closed Tuesday-Saturday: ...

Exploratorium to celebrate 38th annual homegrown holiday alongside a lunar eclipse SAN FRANCISCO (February 28, 2025) – Get ready for a stellar celebration as the Exploratorium marks its 38th annual Pi ...