Experience the Exploratorium at Pier 15
Tuesday–Saturday: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Thursday (Ages 18+): 6:00–10:00 p.m.
Sunday (Daytime Members/Donors Only): 10:00 a.m.–Noon
Sunday (Open to All): Noon–5:00 p.m.
Monday: Closed
- Monday, February 20, 2023 • 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
- Monday, March 27, 2023 • 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
- Monday, April 3, 2023 • 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Plan Your Visit
Getting Here
Pier 15 (Embarcadero @ Green St.)
San Francisco, CA 94111
What's Going On?
Daytime Member & Donor Hours
Every Sunday, 10:00 a.m.–noon
Every Sunday morning, our Daytime members, donors and Corporate Members enjoy exclusive access to the Exploratorium. Let your curiosity roam free through hundreds of exhibits in six spacious indoor and outdoor galleries.
After Dark: Wondrous Fungus
Thursday, February 2, 2023 • 6:00–10:00 p.m.
Discover the beautiful, diverse, and curious fungus kingdom. Learn about fascinating species, get up-close views of majestic microscopic fungi, and see the surprising ways fungi can be used as art materials.
Science of Cocktails @ After Dark
Thursday, February 9, 2023 • 6:00–10:00 p.m.
Calling all mixology buffs, kitchen chemists, science fans, and craft cocktail lovers! On February 9, sip your science at a very Exploratorium pop-up experience: Science of Cocktails @ After Dark.
After Dark: Sexplorations
Thursday, February 9, 2023 • 6:00–10:00 p.m.
Looking for a hot night out on the town? From the lengths we’ll go to for sex to the naughty bits of flowers, learn about the creative ways in which the natural world gets it on.
Storytime Science for Kids: The Moon and Stars
Saturdays and Sundays, February 11–26, 2023 • Noon and 2:00 p.m.
Join the Exploratorium’s Vivian Altmann for a storybook read-aloud and a make-and-take activity for families with young children.
After Dark: Black Excellence, Black Invention
Thursday, February 16, 2023 • 6:00–10:00 p.m.
In celebration of San Francisco Public Library’s exhibition Black Excellence, Black Invention, tonight we take a close look at the stories of Black inventors who have transformed our world.
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