Experience the Exploratorium at Pier 15
Today's hours are 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Hours
Tuesday–Sunday: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Thursday Nights (Ages 18+): 6:00–10:00 p.m.
Monday: Closed except select holidays
Plan Your Visit
Getting Here
Pier 15
(Embarcadero @ Green St.)
San Francisco, CA 94111
What's Going On?
At Home: Prelinger Archives Home Movie Collection
Tuesday, January 7–Sunday, February 2, 2020
These selections showcase personal stories with universal appeal. From families traveling to far-flung landscapes to birthday parties for toddlers, these intimate films made by strangers feel quite familiar.
After Dark: Radioactivity
Thursday, January 30, 2020 • 6:00–10:00 p.m.
What's going on inside the nucleus of an atom, and why does it spit out radiation? Get the facts about this somewhat controversial topic with scientific raconteur Ron Hipschman.
Storytime Science for Kids
Saturday, February 1, 2020 • 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Join us the first full weekend of every month for Storytime Science! Enjoy a science-themed storybook read aloud followed by a simple related activity geared toward very young children.
Cinema Arts: Color Visions
Saturday, February 1, 2020 • Noon and 2:00 p.m.
In this collection of shorts, watch vibrant colors pop off the screen that reflect the pigments of the natural world, conjure saturated landscapes, and creatively display the rainbow spectrum.
More to Explore
The Exploratorium isn't just a museum; it's an ongoing exploration of science, art and human perception—a vast collection of online experiences that feed your curiosity.
FEATURED VIDEO
Magnetic Fruit - Science Snack Activity
When we think about objects that respond to magnets, fruit usually doesn't come to mind. Watch a rare-earth magnet repel a grape and discover different kinds of magnetism.
Science of Food: Water
Water is everywhere and may seem like an afterthought as an ingredient, but it’s a crucial aspect of food and cooking.
Exploratorium Exhibit Collection
We’ve been making our own hands-on exhibits here at the Exploratorium since 1969. Now with over 650 exhibits currently on display in our museum, we’re working to create a browsable collection of these exhibits online.
Science Snacks
Low-cost, teacher-tested activities for the classroom and the curious.
