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?
Obscurus Projectum
October 1–30, 2015 • Dates and times vary. Please see description for details.
Simple, centuries-old technology reframes the recognizable San Francisco Bay in Sandra Gibson and Luis Recoder’s Obscurus Projectum, a temporary art installation transforming the Exploratorium’s Kanbar Forum into a giant camera obscura.
Visible Spectres by Kerry Laitala
Thursday, October 1–Sunday, November 1, 2015
Wednesdays–Sundays, 1:00–5:00 p.m.
Thursdays, 6:00–10:00 p.m. (18+)
Science, history, and art converge in this whimsical tribute to San Francisco’s 1915 World’s Fair, which is celebrating its centennial this year. Lost landscapes from the Fair (including the Exploratorium’s former home, the Palace of Fine Arts) become the backdrop for spectral encounters. Are the spirits of fairgoers getting restless?
First Thursday: Mirror, Mirror
Thursday, October 1, 2015
6:00–10:00 p.m. • Galleries and bars open6:00–10:00 p.m. • After Dark: Mirror, Mirror
Explore the charms and physics of mirrors and the nature of reflections through the museum’s rich collection of exhibits and special one-night-only art installations, lectures, and activities.
Tactile Dome: Special Evening Hours
Friday, October 2, 2015 • 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.
Resilient Cities
Monday, October 5, 2015 • 6:30 p.m.
Join a discussion with urban planners about how to build a more resilient San Francisco, and how other cities around the world are planning for the future.
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
Science in the City: Sound Restoration
Experimental physicist Carl Haber restores antique audio recordings too old, fragile, or damaged to be otherwise replayed—including recordings made in wax, soot, and foil.
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.
Curious? There’s an app for that.
If you haven’t yet downloaded our free apps in our Uncovered series, then you’re in for a surprise—actually, loads of them.
The Tinkering Studio
Learn how you too can enjoy our activities in your kitchen, garage, classroom, and community.
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