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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.

Webby Winner and People's Voice Award Winner in the 22nd Annual Webby Awards
2018
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.

2018
The 10 Coolest Museums in the World
New York Times

The Exploratorium is rated #2.

Certificate of Excellence TripAdvisor
2018
Rated #1 Museum in San Francisco
TripAdvisor

The Exploratorium is currently rated the #1 museum in San Francisco by TripAdvisor users.

Museums on the Web
2016
Gold GLAMi Award
Museums & the Web

Exploratorium's Total Solar Eclipse won the 2016 Gold GLAMi Award.

Best Kid's Museum (Ages 7+)
2016
Best Kid's Museum (Ages 7+)
San Francisco Magazine
2014
TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
TripAdvisor

The Exploratorium was awarded a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence

2013
Education and Outreach: 2013 Honorable Mention MUSE Award
American Association of Museums

Exploratorium's Return to Mars website and webcast series won an Honorable Mention MUSE Award in the "Education and Outreach" category

2013
Mobile Applications: 2013 Silver MUSE Award
American Association of Museums

Exploratorium's Sound Uncovered iPad app won the MUSE Silver Award in the "Mobile Applications" category.

2013
Video & Film: 2013 Gold MUSE Award
American Association of Museums

Exploratorium's Science in the City web video series won the MUSE Gold Award in the "Video & Film" 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
Best of 2012 Awards
Sign Up For Camp Exploratorium Summer Camps was awarded the Best of 2012 from Sign Up For Camp.
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.

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