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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.
Rated #1 Museum in San Francisco
TripAdvisorThe Exploratorium is currently rated the #1 museum in San Francisco by TripAdvisor users.
Webby Winner & People's Voice Award
22nd Annual Webby Awards
Our 2017 Total Solar Eclipse livestream video coverage and mobile app were awarded both the Webby Award and People's Voice Award for Best Film & Video - Events and Live Streams and Best Mobile Sites & Apps - Events categories.
Gold GLAMi Award
Museums & the WebExploratorium's Total Solar Eclipse won the 2016 Gold GLAMi Award.
Best Kid's Museum (Ages 7+)
San Francisco Magazine
TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
TripAdvisorThe Exploratorium was awarded a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
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
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.
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.
Top 100 Educational Websites of 2012
Homeschool.com Exploratorium made Homeschool.com's Top 100 Educational Websites for 2012 in the science category.Pages
