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Museum Hours
 
 

Visit Us at Pier 15

Regular Hours
DayHours
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
DayHours
May 05, 2023 Closed
May 29, 2023 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Open Memorial Day)
June 08, 2023 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Open) Closed for After Dark
September 04, 2023 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Open Labor Day)
October 01, 2023 Closed
October 09, 2023 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Open Indigenous Peoples' Day)
November 20, 2023 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Open Monday)
November 23, 2023 Closed for Thanksgiving Closed for After Dark
December 18, 2023 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Open Winter Break)
December 25, 2023 Closed for Christmas
January 01, 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.

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Directions and Parking
Getting Here

It's easy to get to Pier 15 on the Embarcadero by transit, car, or bike.

Dining & Shopping Hours

Seaglass restaurant view of sushi bar looking out on the bay

Seaglass Restaurant

Daily with museum hours 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Thursday evenings: 6:00–9:30 p.m.

food counter at the seismic joint cafe

Seismic Joint Café
Daily with museum hours until 5:00 p.m.

merchandise on display in the Exploratorium store

Museum Store
Daily with museum hours until 5:30 p.m.
Thursday evenings until 10:30 p.m.

Gallery Special Closures

Early closures will be listed here.

Gallery 1 Overhead
Gallery 1
Human Phenomenon
Gallery 2 Overhead
Gallery 2
Tinkering
Gallery 3 Overhead
Gallery 3
Seeing & Reflections
Gallery 4 Overhead
Gallery 4
Living Systems
Gallery 5 Overhead
Gallery 5
Outdoor Exhibits
Gallery 6 Overhead
Gallery 6
Observing Landscapes
Special dates and times
DayHours
June 09, 2023 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Closing early for a private event)
June 15, 2023 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (Closing early for a private event)