Experience the Exploratorium at Pier 15
Pier 15
(Embarcadero @ Green St.)
San Francisco, CA 94111
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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 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Monday: closed except select Monday holidays
What's Going On?
Spring Bloom Plankton Demonstration
Thursday, March 10, 2016 • 11:00 a.m.
Join an oceanographer for a look at the teeming microscopic plankton blooming in the waters of San Francisco Bay.
After Dark
Thursday, March 10, 2016 • 6:00–10:00 p.m.
Enjoy the fruits of edible fungi at Pairings: Hear tales of wild mushroom hunting from Dr. Dennis Desjardin and sample a multitude of mushroom dishes while learning the science and savoir faire behind them.
Tactile Dome: Special Evening Hours
Friday, March 11, 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.
Spring Bloom Plankton Demonstration
Saturday, March 12, 2016 • 11:00 a.m.
Join an oceanographer for a look at the teeming microscopic plankton blooming in the waters of San Francisco Bay.
Tactile Dome: Special Evening Hours
Saturday, March 12, 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.
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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
2016 Live from Micronesia Totality Highlights
Totality began at 11:38 a.m. on March 9 in Woleai, Micronesia, which was 5:38 p.m. on March 8 in San Francisco. During totality the sun is completely hidden by the moon and the full glory of the solar corona is revealed. These few minutes of the total solar eclipse are the only times we on Earth can see the corona, the sun’s upper atmosphere, which streams out into space above the sun’s surface.
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