After Dark
See for Yourself
Every Thursday Night • 7:00–8:00 p.m. PT
Adults Only (18+)
Let your curiosity roam free at After Dark in person! Beginning June 24 with a special night just for members, light up your brain with our Thursday-night programming for adults.
Come see how our six spacious galleries have been reimagined for reopening, with thoughtful enhancements—guided by science—designed to spark your curiosity while keeping you and your loved ones safe. You’ll find a more spacious museum experience with hand-sanitizing stations throughout, masks required for all guests, and programs of wonder and delight intended for smaller groups. Grab a drink and reunite with friends in the outdoor gallery overlooking the Bay Bridge and the city skyline, and discover something new–including spaces devoted to stories of our shared human experiences from the past year.
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Upcoming Events
After Dark Online: An Evening with Manual Cinema
Thursday, May 20, 2021 • 7:00 p.m. PT
In this live program, go into the studio and behind the scenes with Manual Cinema as the collective shares select films and performances—and invites you to dive into their process.
After Dark Online: Transitional Landscapes
Thursday, May 27, 2021 • 7:00 p.m. PT
As the Bay Area prepares for climate change and the impacts of sea level rise, learn about the development planned for Treasure Island, incorporating innovative strategies for urban agriculture, sustainability, sea level rise, and environmental stewardship.
After Dark Online: 500 Queer Scientists
Thursday, June 3, 2021 • 7:00 p.m. PT
Representation matters—in science and everywhere. Learn about the 500 Queer Scientists project and ways of centering women and gender minorities, and particularly people of color, in STEM and STEM-supporting careers.
After Dark Online: Queering the Future
Thursday, June 10, 2021 • 7:00 p.m. PT
How will humanity face the climate crisis and related challenges? This program considers how the next few decades might shape LGBTQIA2S+ lives and how queer people and our movement can have an outsized impact on the future.
Member Preview Weekend
Thursday, June 24–Sunday, June 27, 2021
Beginning with After Dark on Thursday, June 24 and continuing through June 27 daytime hours, members and donors get special museum access. Let your curiosity roam free through hundreds of exhibits in six spacious indoor and outdoor galleries.
After Dark: Reopening Night!
Thursday, July 1, 2021 • 6:00 p.m. PT
Hi, you. It’s been too long! Welcome back. Tonight, as the sun sets, we’ll hit the rainbow lights, turn the music up, and open our doors—an invitation to take your imagination out to play.
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Tinkering at Home
Tinkering is an active, hands-on approach to learning about the world. Try this collection of prompts using everyday materials.
Remember when something wonderful happened… and it was science?
Today, the Exploratorium needs your help. Sustain the wonder for future generations.
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