Experience the Exploratorium at Pier 15
Today's hours are 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Hours
Tuesday–Sunday: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Thursday Nights (Ages 18+): 6:00–10:00 p.m.
Monday: Closed except select holidays
Plan Your Visit
Getting Here
Pier 15
(Embarcadero @ Green St.)
San Francisco, CA 94111
What's Going On?
After Dark: Science of Light
Thursday, February 6, 2020 • 6:00–10:00 p.m.
Watch science come to light at After Dark—learn about LASER and fiber optics as well as the manipulation of single photons and visual spectacles designed to delight the eyes.
BioFutures: Growing Brain Organoids in the Lab
Thursday, February 6, 2020 • 8:00 p.m.
Alysson Muotri discusses how scientists have learned to grow miniature brain-like structures, called brain organoids. How similar are organoids to real human brains, and can they help us treat brain disorders?
Exploratorium Closing Early for Science of Cocktails
CLOSING EARLY Friday, February 7, 2020
On Friday, February 7, 2020, the Exploratorium will be closing early at 4:00 p.m. and undergoing a spectacular transformation for Science of Cocktails. Gallery 4 and Fisher Bay Observatory Gallery 6 will close at 3:00. Learn more and join us.
Science of Cocktails
Friday, February 7, 2020 • 9:00 p.m.–midnight
Shake up your perceptions at this festive fundraiser for science! Play all evening in our wonderland of more than 650 hands-on exhibits while you enjoy experimental cocktails from 20+ open bars, boozy science demonstrations, delicious bites, and live music.
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
Magnetic Fruit - Science Snack Activity
When we think about objects that respond to magnets, fruit usually doesn't come to mind. Watch a rare-earth magnet repel a grape and discover different kinds of magnetism.
Science of Food: Water
Water is everywhere and may seem like an afterthought as an ingredient, but it’s a crucial aspect of food and cooking.
Exploratorium Exhibit Collection
We’ve been making our own hands-on exhibits here at the Exploratorium since 1969. Now with over 650 exhibits currently on display in our museum, we’re working to create a browsable collection of these exhibits online.
Science Snacks
Low-cost, teacher-tested activities for the classroom and the curious.






