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.
Award: TripAdvisor 2019TripAdvisor, 2019The Exploratorium is currently rated the #1 museum in San Francisco by TripAdvisor users.
Award: 2018 Webby Awards22nd Annual Webby Awards, 2018Our 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 AwardMuseums & the Web, 2016Exploratorium's Total Solar Eclipse won the 2016 Gold GLAMi Award.
TripAdvisor Certificate of ExcellenceTripAdvisor, 2014The Exploratorium was awarded a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
Education and Outreach: 2013 Honorable Mention MUSE AwardExploratorium'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 AwardExploratorium's Sound Uncovered iPad app won the MUSE Silver Award in the "Mobile Applications" category.
Video & Film: 2013 Gold MUSE AwardExploratorium's Science in the City web video series won the MUSE Gold Award in the "Video & Film" category.