Experience the Exploratorium at Pier 15
Today's hours are 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.Today's hours are 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (Closing Early for Private Event)
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–Friday: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Thursday (Ages 18+): 6:00–10:00 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday (Daytime Members/Donors Only): 10:00 a.m.–Noon
Saturday & Sunday (Open to All): Noon–5:00 p.m.
Monday: Closed except select days
Tuesday: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Thursday-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.
Double Horizon
By Lia Halloran
Friday, May 13–Sunday, August 7, 2022
Double Horizon is an immersive three-screen video installation that envelopes the viewer in artist Lia Halloran’s portrait of Los Angeles. Scored with an original musical composition by Allyson Newman, the installation explores and transforms the constructed and natural landscapes of the Los Angeles Basin.
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.
All Hands On Science
Every Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday in July • 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Get ready to get tactile! Join us on Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays in July for All Hands On Science, a family-oriented make-and-take workshop.
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