Experience the Exploratorium at Pier 15
Pier 15
(Embarcadero @ Green St.)
San Francisco, CA 94111
Directions & Parking
Today's hours are 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Summer Hours (June–August)
Saturday–Thursday: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Thursday Evening (18+): 6:00–10:00 p.m.
Friday: 10:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
What's Going On?
Summer Hours
Friday, June 3–Monday, September 5, 2016
Join us this June, July, and August when the Exploratorium is open every day—and Thursday (ages 18+) and Friday (all ages) until 10:00 p.m. Our SeaGlass Restaurant and Exploratorium Stores are also open during the expanded summer hours.
Strandbeest: The Dream Machines of Theo Jansen
Friday, May 27–Monday, September 5, 2016
Celebrate acclaimed Dutch artist Jansen’s most recently realized Strandbeest creations, a “fossil” hall revealing the evolution of his iterative process and artistic ingenuity, videos featuring the artist discussing his 25-year endeavor, artist’s sketches, and large-scale images by photographer Lena Herzog.
Exploratorium Open Mondays All Summer
Monday, August 8, 2016 • 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The Exploratorium will be open to the public on Monday, August 8, 2016, and all summer long through September 5.
Ship Chat with Exploration Vessel Nautilus Live from the Ocean Floor
Wednesday, August 10, 2016 • 1:30 p.m.
Join a live chat with scientists and educators on board the Exploration Vessel Nautilus as they use an ROV to explore the ocean floor off the coast of Southern California.
Scientists at Work: Unraveling the Diet of Least Terns
Thursday, August 11, 2016 • 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Watch researchers from Point Blue Conservation Science as they examine the diets of Least Terns, indicators of ocean health.
More to Explore
The Exploratorium isn't just a museum; it's an ongoing exploration of science, art and human perception—a vast collection of online experiences that feed your curiosity.
Featured Video
Strandbeest: The Dream Machines of Theo Jansen
Experience Strandbeest: The Dream Machines of Theo Jansen, on tour for the first time in North America. Join Theo Jansen in his dream and watch the strandbeests come alive.
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Science of Sharing Educator Activities
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