Experience the Exploratorium at Pier 15
Today's hours are 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
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.
After Dark: Discover Wonder
Thursday, November 4, 2021 • 6:00 p.m. PT
Spark your curiosity at After Dark! As the sun sets, we’ll hit the rainbow lights, turn the music up, and open our doors, inviting you to take your imagination out to play.
Outdoor Dance Performance: Here. Now.
Saturday, November 6, 7, 13, and 14, 2021 • Various times
Pause at our Plaza and experience a collaborative outdoor dance work exploring mindfulness, meditation, and connection as ten featured dancers guide you through a dynamic meditative journey.
After Dark: See For Yourself
Thursday, November 11, 2021 • 6:00 p.m. PT
Spark your curiosity at After Dark. As darkness falls, we’ll hit the rainbow lights, turn the music up, and open our doors. Come visit and take your imagination out to play.
Illuminated Frames
Thursday, November 18, 2021–Sunday, January 30, 2022
Bask in the glow of the screen with this selection of artist-made movies. Drawing inspiration from nature and optical effects, these imaginative light studies offer a landscape of visual impressions.
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