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Experience life After Dark, an evening series exclusively for adults.
Join us for colorful explorations of the physical world.
May is Members Month
We're bringing the Exploratorium to Maker Faire! Look for our booth featuring demonstrations and activities.
Learn the many ways to make color—from neon signs to oil slicks to rainbows and more.
Join us for an evening of cocktails, conversation, and science!
Join us for a special evening featuring performances by cellist and sampling virtuoso Zoe Keating as well as installations by visiting artists and artworks from the Exploratorium collection.
Mess around with everyday materials to create toys and other tools for exploring the world around us.
What is sound? How high a pitch can you hear? Can you measure the speed of sound with a yardstick? Can two sounds add up to no sound? Explore these questions and more in this resonant presentation.
Cinema Arts is taking the silver screen outdoors to present a film program investigating our local landscape and the interaction between bay and city life. The June 18 screening will include Pier 15, a time-lapse study done by Cinema Artist in Residence Michael Rudnick.
Spring into summer with our newly expanded Living Systems exhibits at this exciting members-only event.
Join us for rumbling, roaring, and spectacular explorations of supernovas, sonic booms, earthquakes, fireworks, drums, and other resonant topics.
Exchanging Fresh Ideas on Local Phenomena
Meet the artists, thinkers, and scientists who will make After Dark a truly unique Exploratorium experience. Grab a complimentary drink, some hors d'oeuvres, and some one-on-one time with our special guests.
