Experience the Exploratorium at Pier 15
We are closed today.
Museum Hours* Reopening July 1
Wednesday–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: Noon–5:00 p.m.
Monday and Tuesday: Closed
*Except select days
Plan Your Visit
Getting Here
Pier 15 (Embarcadero @ Green St.)
San Francisco, CA 94111
What's Going On?
The Exploratorium Is Closed to the Public
March 12, 2020–June 30, 2021
In accordance with local and state public health orders and recommendations, the Exploratorium is temporarily closed to the public. We'll be reopening to the public July 1.
May Is for Members
Saturday, May 1–Monday, May 31, 2021
Enjoy special perks for members all month long.
Un vistazo a Perseverancia en línea
Martes 18 de mayo de 2021 • 1:00 p.m. PT
Luego del exitoso aterrizaje, o “amartizaje”, del rover Perseverancia el 18 de febrero, nos pondremos al día con la astrónoma del Exploratorium Isabel Hawkins, quien nos actualizará con las últimas noticias de la sonda a Marte.
Full-Spectrum Science Online: Big & Small
Wednesday, May 19, 2021 • 4:00 p.m.
Spiders the size of minivans, or people the size of blood cells, are the things of science fiction, and would not survive in the real world. Come find out why in this edition of Full-Spectrum Science.
After Dark Online: An Evening with Manual Cinema
Thursday, May 20, 2021 • 7:00 p.m. PT
In this live program, go into the studio and behind the scenes with Manual Cinema as the collective shares select films and performances—and invites you to dive into their process.
Storytime Science for Kids
Join us for Storytime Science—a storybook read aloud followed by a simple related activity geared toward very young children.