Experience the Exploratorium at Pier 15
Pier 15
(Embarcadero @ Green St.)
San Francisco, CA 94111
Directions & Parking
Today's hours are 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Tonight's adults-only hours are 6:00–10:00 p.m.
REGULAR HOURS
Tuesday–Sunday: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Thursday Evening (Ages 18+): 6:00–10:00 p.m.
Monday: closed except select Monday holidays
What's Going On?
After Dark: LIVE with the InSight Lander Roadshow and Videons
Thursday, April 19, 2018 • 6:00–10:00 p.m.
Join a live stream with NASA/JPL scientists to learn about the InSight Lander's mission to Mars. Also, enjoy a screening and conversation with pioneering video artist Steve Beck about his work, vision, and the convergence of art and technology.
Tactile Dome: Special Evening Hours
Friday, April 20, 2018 • 6:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
The museum closes at 5:00 p.m. today, but the after-hours interactive fun continues in our Tactile Dome. Take an interactive journey through total darkness during these special evening hours.
Explorables: Handmade Science
Saturday, April 21, 2018 • 1:00–4:00 p.m.
Join us for four activities that play with motion: Tops, Benham's Disks, Rotocopters, and Paper Planes.
Tactile Dome: Special Evening Hours
Saturday, April 21, 2018 • 6:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
The museum closes at 5:00 p.m. today, but the after-hours interactive fun continues in our Tactile Dome. Take an interactive journey through total darkness during these special evening hours.
Full-Spectrum Science with Ron Hipschman: Mirrors
Sunday, April 22, 2018 • 1:00 and 3:00 p.m.
Why do you see yourself in reverse when you look at yourself in a mirror? Why are you not upside down? Exploratorium scientist Ron Hipschman reveals the physics behind different types of mirrors and reflects on fascinating aspects of their construction and applications.
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
Paul Clipson: Exploratorium Cinema Artist-in-Residence.
Filmmaker Paul Clipson describes his artistic process as an Artist-in-Residence.
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.
Curious? There’s an App for That
If you haven’t yet downloaded our free apps, then you’re in for a surprise—actually, loads of them.
Science of Cooking
Explore the science behind food and cooking with recipes, activities, and Webcasts.
