Experience the Exploratorium at Pier 15
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Museum Hours*
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?
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.
Cemetery of Dead Science
October 6–31, 2021
Creep through a graveyard of debunked science in our annual display of ideas that have expired. Honoring the scientific process, these decorative headstones highlight some ideas that are best laid to rest.
New Exploratorium Experiences at Golden Gate Park
Thursday, October 14, 2021 • 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Join the Exploratorium, the San Francisco Rec and Parks Department, and Urban Alchemy in Golden Gate Park to celebrate the opening of eight new experiences at Alvord Lake.
After Dark: Creature Feature
Thursday, October 14, 2021 • 6:00 p.m. PT
Snakes, spiders, and scorpions, oh my! Encounter some of the strangest creatures that have been discovered and learn about the legends that some of them have inspired during this wild night at After Dark.
After Dark: (Un)Dead Science
Thursday, October 21, 2021 • 6:00 p.m. PT
Unearth expired ideas, outdated facts, and incorrect assumptions in the scientific canon. Inspired by our annual Cemetery of Dead Science, we'll dig into scientific theories that have been overturned, some of which still haunt us today!
After Dark: Fright Night
Thursday, October 28, 2021 • 6:00 p.m. PT
Face your fears: learn about what triggers our fear response and explore familiar superstitions that leave behind an eerie feeling. And keep your eyes peeled for some sweet treats—and maybe some tricks—as you explore the museum.
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