Exploratorium: The Museum of Science, Art & Human Perception

Take your imagination out to play.

The Exploratorium is a public learning laboratory where you can explore the world through science, art, and human perception.

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The Exploratorium will be closed for After Dark (6:00–10:00 p.m.) on Thursday, June 8, for a private event.

¡Plantásticas! Our Lives with Plants

Get to know the wonderful world of las plantas in this new multilingual exhibition. Explore how plants shape our cultura and planet with toda la familia!

Now–September 24, 2023

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The Great Animal Orchestra at the Exploratorium

The Great Animal Orchestra
Bernie Krause & United Visual Artists

Step into this stunning audiovisual art experience and discover nature’s splendor and fragility. Plus explore 600+ interactive exhibits for all ages.

June 10–October 15, 2023

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Film still showing a child's reflection in an astronaut's helmet.

After Dark: The Future Is Retro

Jun 1 2023 | 6 - 10pm

Tonight, we travel through time on an ecstatic queer journey with a screening of filmmaker H. P. Mendoza’s interactive multimedia piece Attack, Decay, Release, a retro sci-fi dance-along musical.

Color print of Princess of Wales parakeets, courtesy of the Biodiversity Heritage Library

After Dark: The Sounds of Life

Jun 15 2023 | 6 - 10pm

Listen to nature’s secret sounds and learn how scientists record animals and plants communicating. Then join ambient musician Ana Roxanne for an intimate performance inspired by these sounds.

Still image from a multimedia performance that includes silhouetted figure and the sea floor.

Natural Connection: The Environment and You Presented by General Motors

Jul 1 2023 | 11am - 4pm

An all-ages festival featuring hands-on activities, performances, and artworks that invite us to observe, listen to, and act in community with the environment.

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