Education

The Exploratorium is a public learning laboratory exploring the world through science, art, and human perception. Our mission is to create inquiry-based experiences that transform learning worldwide. We develop innovative learning environments, enthusiastic leaders, and new knowledge for teacher professional learning.

Changing the Way Science Is Taught

Whether inside the museum or on the other side of the planet, in school settings or out in the world, we offer a variety of resources—videos, classroom activities, tools, and workshops—that support better teaching and better learning.

Teacher Institute

Hands-on, inquiry-rich experiences for secondary science and math teachers

Institute for Inquiry

Inquiry-based professional development for K–5 educators and leaders

The Tinkering Studio

Activities and workshops for playful invention, investigation, and collaboration

Resources for California Educators

Resources supporting implementation of the California Next Generation Science Standards

Advancing Ideas about Learning

We believe there are different ways of learning and knowing: through direct experience, art, dialogue, and making. Research and evaluation help us find out more about how people learn, and how we can improve our work.

Visitor Research & Evaluation

Research about learning in informal environments

Creating Learning & Teaching Experiences

The Exploratorium provides a variety of programs for children and youth throughout the the community. These include free events, partnerships with community outreach organizations, and in-house programs to provide learning and leadership opportunities.

XTech

STEM program for underrepresented youth

High School Explainer Program

Student employees who engage visitors and help run the museum

Community Educational Engagement

Exhibit-based educational activities and partnerships with community organizations

Designing Teaching and Learning Tools

Our tools for teaching and learning go far beyond our exhibits—they are designed to spark curiosity, exploration, and understanding in learners and educators of all ages, near and far, and in all kinds of settings.