Experience the Exploratorium at Pier 15
Pier 15
(Embarcadero @ Green St.)
San Francisco, CA 94111
Directions & Parking
We are closed today.
Museum Hours
Tuesday–Sunday (All Ages): 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Thursday Evenings (Ages 18+): 6:00–10:00 p.m.
Monday: Closed except select Monday holidays
What's Going On?
Foundation for the Future: Reducing Earthquake and Flood Risk along the Embarcadero Seawall
Wednesday, September 26, 2018 5:30–7:00 p.m.
Join engineers and planners from the Port of San Francisco for a community meeting about the Embarcadero Seawall Program.
After Dark: Time
Thursday, September 27, 2018 • 6:00–10:00 p.m.
In 1905, Albert Einstein threw a monkey wrench into our perception of time and space. Join us as we examine a few of these quirks on a conceptual, nonmathematical level. Yes, you can age slower than your twin!
Latino Engineering Day/Día de la Ingeniería
Sunday, September 30, 2018 • 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Join us for a family-friendly collaboration between the Exploratorium and the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE).
Mutual Air Kickoff and Listening Party
Sunday, September 30, 2018 • 4:00 p.m.
Mutual Air is a set of networked bells that will be installed throughout the city of Oakland. Each bell connects to global climate data and hyperlocal air-quality sensors—think of them as chimes to signal air pollution.
More to Explore
The Exploratorium isn't just a museum; it's an ongoing exploration of science, art and human perception—a vast collection of online experiences that feed your curiosity.
Featured Video
Global Climate Change Explorer
Discover how researchers study climate change and examine the latest scientific data.
Science Snacks
Low-cost, teacher-tested activities for the classroom and the curious.
What Is the
Wired Pier?
A collection of sensors around the Exploratorium campus is measuring and recording conditions in the environment—the weather, Bay water quality, pollution, and more.
Science of Baseball
What's the science behind a home run? Why do curveballs curve? Learn about the game from players from the S.F. Giants & Oakland A's.
