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.

Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence

2019

Rated #1 Museum in San Francisco

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

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

The Exploratorium is rated #2.

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

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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