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.
Regular Hours
Tuesday–Sunday: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Thursday Evening (18+): 6:00–10:00 p.m.
Monday: Closed except select Monday holidays.
What's Going On?
Tactile Dome: Special Evening Hours
Friday, October 21, 2016 • 6:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
The museum closes at 5:00 p.m. today, but the after-hours interactive fun continues in our Tactile Dome. Take an interactive journey through total darkness during these special evening hours.
Saturday Cinema: Eye Sight
Saturday, October 22, 2016
Explore optical mechanisms through our classic Explainer-led demonstrations—creating your own pinhole camera and viewing a cow eye dissection—and a short film that revels in the aesthetic wonder of light and sight.
Full-Spectrum Science with Ron Hipschman: Science Fiction Turned Fact
Sunday, October 23, 2016 • 1:00 and 3:00 p.m.
If you’ve ever wondered where your flying car or rocket belt is, or why you don’t yet have a robot servant, find out at Full-Spectrum Science.
Field Lab: Tidelands
Thursday, October 27 • Noon–3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Visit the Field Lab and explore the dynamics of the San Francisco Bay. From the critters that live in the tidelands to the impacts of rising seas to the regional policies and projects that will help us adapt to the effects of climate change, the Field Lab will engage the public in understanding our tidelands.
After Dark
Thursday, October 27, 2016 • 6:00–10:00 p.m.
Join us for a Cinema Arts shorts program—outside on the Embarcadero. And if you’ve ever wondered where your flying car is, find out at Full-Spectrum Science. Also, explore our pitch-black Tactile Dome and an array of demonstrations.
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
Buckyball, Leo Villareal, 2016
Comprised of 4,500 LED nodes arranged along a series of pentagons and hexagons, Leo Villareal's Buckyball is animated by custom software programmed by the artist to display over 16 million distinct colors. On view in the Plaza through February 27, 2017.
Science Snacks
Low-cost, teacher-tested activities for the classroom and the curious.
Curious? There’s an App for That
If you haven’t yet downloaded our free apps, then you’re in for a surprise—actually, loads of them.
Science of Sharing Educator Activities
Use these activities in your classroom or after-school program to explore the ideas behind Science of Sharing. Minimal setup and materials required.
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