Museum Hours

Museum Hours
Visit Us at Pier 15
Regular Hours
Day | Hours |
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Sunday | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm (Daytime Members/Donors Only until Noon, Open to All after Noon) |
Monday | Closed |
Tuesday | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Wednesday | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Thursday | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm (Ages 18+) |
Friday | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Saturday | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Special dates and times
Day | Hours |
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Monday, September 4, 2023 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm (Open Labor Day) |
Sunday, October 1, 2023 | Closed for Wonder Funday Special Event; no member hours |
Monday, October 9, 2023 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm (Open Indigenous Peoples' Day) |
Tuesday, November 14, 2023 | Closed |
Wednesday, November 15, 2023 | Closed |
Monday, November 20, 2023 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm (Open Monday) |
Thursday, November 23, 2023 | Closed for Thanksgiving Closed for After Dark |
Monday, December 18, 2023 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm (Open Winter Break) |
Sunday, December 24, 2023 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm (Closing early for Christmas Eve; no member hours) |
Monday, December 25, 2023 | Closed for Christmas |
Monday, January 1, 2024 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm (Open New Year’s Day) |
Daytime Member & Donor Hours
Every Sunday, 10:00 AM–Noon
Our Daytime members, donors, and Corporate Members can enjoy exclusive access to the Exploratorium every Sunday morning.
Dining & Shopping Hours

Sunday: 11:00 am—3:00 pm
Monday: Closed
Tuesday—Saturday: 11:00 am—3:00 pm
Thursday: 6:00 pm—9:30 pm

Sunday: 10:00 am—5:30 pm
Monday: Closed
Tuesday—Wednesday: 10:00 am—5:30 pm
Thursday: 10:00 am—10:30 pm
Friday—Saturday: 10:00 am—5:30 pm
Gallery Special Closures
Early closures will be listed here.

Gallery 1
Human Phenomenon

Gallery 2
Tinkering

Gallery 3
Seeing & Reflections

Gallery 4
Living Systems
Special dates and times
Day | Hours |
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Wednesday, October 4, 2023 | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm (Closing at 4:00 p.m. for a private event.) |

Gallery 5
Outdoor Exhibits

Gallery 6
Observing Landscapes
Special dates and times
Day | Hours |
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Tuesday, September 12, 2023 | Closed all day for a private event. |
Friday, September 15, 2023 | 10:00 am - 3:30 pm (Closing at 3:30 p.m.) |
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm (Closing at 2:00 p.m. for a private event.) |
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 | Closed all day. |
Thursday, September 21, 2023 | Closed all day. |
Friday, September 22, 2023 | 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm (Closed until 2:00 p.m.) |
Saturday, September 23, 2023 | 10:00 am - 1:30 pm (Closing at 1:30 p.m.) |
Thursday, September 28, 2023 | Closed all day. |
Saturday, September 30, 2023 | Closed all day. |
Saturday, October 21, 2023 | 10:00 am - 2:30 pm (Closing at 2:30 p.m.) |