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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.

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
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

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
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.
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
Best Night at the Museum: After Dark
7x7 Magazine Exploratorium's After Dark event was voted Best Night at the Museum as a part of 7X7SF Best of the City.
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
Best of the Web Award
Museums and the Web 2011 Conference Exploratorium wins the best \Long Lived\ institutional website by Museum and the Web Conference.
2011
Best Biotech Website
Genetic Engineering and Biology News The Exploratorium was voted Best Biotech Website by Genetic Engineering and Biology News.
2011
Top 25 Websites for Teaching and Learning
American Association of School Librarians (AASL) Exploratorium is awarded one of the top 25 websites by the American Association of School Libraries for fostering the qualities of innovation, creativity, active participation, and collaboration.
2010
THEA Classic Award
Themed Entertainment Association The Exploratorium was awarded the prestigious Thea Classic Award by the Themed Entertainment Association for having “pioneered the ‘interactive exhibit movement’” and “set a new direction for science education.”

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