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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.
The Exploratorium is currently rated the #1 museum in San Francisco by TripAdvisor users.
The Exploratorium is currently rated the #1 museum in San Francisco by TripAdvisor users.
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.
Exploratorium's Total Solar Eclipse won the 2016 Gold GLAMi Award.