Experience the Exploratorium at Pier 15
Closed today.
Tuesday–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 (Open to All): Noon–5:00 p.m.
Monday: Closed except select days
Tuesday: 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
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 (Open to All): Noon–5:00 p.m.
Monday: 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.
Middle Ground
Wednesday, June 15–Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Dive into Middle Ground, a free, outdoor exhibition about how we think, feel, and behave in relation to other people. Explore more than a dozen interactive social science exhibits!
The Art of Tinkering
Now–Monday, September 5, 2022
Slow down—humans at play! This summer, dive into the joy of tinkering with artworks, contraptions, exhibits, and experiences for all ages.
Cinema Arts: Motion Picture Play
Saturday, June 18–Monday, September 5, 2022
Celebrate the spirit of playfulness in moviemaking. These shorts explore creative uses of familiar materials, revealing imaginative landscapes, humorous inventions, and curious surprises.
Multimedia Shadow Play
With Manual Cinema
Tuesday, August 9–Sunday, August 14, 2022
Create your own form of live cinema in an installation designed by Emmy Award–winning Manual Cinema.
After Dark: Move
Thursday, August 11, 2022 • 6:00–10:00 p.m. PT
Gear up for a night of cogs and contraptions, analog gadgets and Rube Goldberg chain reactions. Featuring a performative talk by Emmy Award–winning Manual Cinema.
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