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Museum Hours

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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
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.

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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

Sunday: 11:00 am—3:00 pm
Monday: Closed
Tuesday—Saturday: 11:00 am—3:00 pm
Thursday: 6:00 pm—9:30 pm
food counter at the seismic joint cafe

Seismic Joint Café

Sunday: 10:00 am—5:00 pm
Monday: Closed
Tuesday—Saturday: 10:00 am—5:00 pm
merchandise on display in the Exploratorium store

Exploratorium Store

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 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
Special dates and times
DayHours
Wednesday, October 4, 2023 10:00 am - 4:00 pm (Closing at 4:00 p.m. for a private event.)
Gallery 5 Overhead
Gallery 5
Outdoor Exhibits
Gallery 6 Overhead
Gallery 6
Observing Landscapes
Special dates and times
DayHours
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.)