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Igniting curiosity and inspiring conversation, Spectrum brings you the latest news and perspectives from across the Exploratorium.
by Mary Miller • February 11, 2021
Watch a discussion of the film Frozen Obsession that documents an extraordinary expedition to the Canadian Arctic with a crew of scientists, students, historians and documentary film producers.
by Mary Miller • February 2, 2021
While the COVID pandemic has closed the indoor exhibits at the Exploratorium, you can still get your fix of interactive exhibits at the Exploratorium’s Pier 15 waterfront location on the Embarcadero.
by Exploratorium Staff • December 21, 2020
The Exploratorium welcomed five new Trustees to the Board in 2020! Darren Bechtel, LaMar Bunts, Remy Fisher, Gregory Hunter, and Rachel Skiffer will bring a broad range of experiences and perspectives to our organization.
by Exploratorium Staff • September 29, 2020
by Exploratorium Staff • September 29, 2020
by Exploratorium Staff • August 19, 2020
We often come to quick, easy conclusions without thinking. Discover the dangers of unexamined thought, and the joys of stopping to consider whether you should believe everything you think.
by Mary Miller • June 8, 2020
Explore more links and activities from the Exploratorium's World Oceans Day programs.
by Mary Miller • June 8, 2020
The Exploratorium environment team is inviting contributions from Bay Area communities to document their shorelines in a new effort to invetigate the impacts and responses to sea level rise and other environmental hazards.