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Awards and Other Recognition for the Exploratorium
The Exploratorium has received numerous awards and nominations from educational organizations, science institutions, and Internet pioneers. We are proud that we have been recognized for our work in creating a culture of learning through innovative environments, programs, and tools to help people nurture their curiosity about the world around them.
2016
Gold GLAMi Award
Museums & the WebExploratorium's Total Solar Eclipse won the 2016 Gold GLAMi Award.
2016
Best Kid's Museum (Ages 7+)
San Francisco Magazine
2014
TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
TripAdvisorThe Exploratorium was awarded a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
2013
Video & Film: 2013 Gold MUSE Award
American Association of MuseumsExploratorium's Science in the City web video series won the MUSE Gold Award in the "Video & Film" category.
2013
Mobile Applications: 2013 Silver MUSE Award
American Association of MuseumsExploratorium's Sound Uncovered iPad app won the MUSE Silver Award in the "Mobile Applications" category.
2013
Education and Outreach: 2013 Honorable Mention MUSE Award
American Association of MuseumsExploratorium's Return to Mars website and webcast series won an Honorable Mention MUSE Award in the "Education and Outreach" category
2012
Top 100 Educational Websites of 2012
Homeschool.com Exploratorium made Homeschool.com's Top 100 Educational Websites for 2012 in the science category.
2012
#1 Science & Technology Museum
Trekaroo.com Exploratorium was voted #1 on the 2012 Top 10 Best Science & Technology Museums for Trekaroo, a website for kids, trips and tips.
2012
Best of 2012 Awards
Sign Up For Camp Exploratorium Summer Camps was awarded the Best of 2012 from Sign Up For Camp.
2011
Core77 Design Award 2011
core77 Design Magazine & Resource Core77 awarded the Exploratorium the 2011 Design Award for its Tinkering Studio, notable for its design education initiatives.
2011
2011 Public Service Science Award
National Science Boards Awarded to the Exploratorium for its contributions to the public understanding of science and engineering (May 2011). This is one of the most prestigious national honors in science given to an organization, short of a Presidential Medal.
2011
