Experience the Exploratorium at Pier 15
Today's hours are 10:00–Noon (Daytime Members/Donors Only) and Noon–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.
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.
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Unearth expired ideas, outdated facts, and incorrect assumptions in the scientific canon.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.
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.
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