Experience the Exploratorium at Pier 15
Pier 15
(Embarcadero @ Green St.)
San Francisco, CA 94111
Directions & Parking
Today's hours are 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Tonight's adults-only hours are 6:00–10:00 p.m.
Special Summer Hours (May 26–September 3)
Daily (All Ages): 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Thursday Evenings (Ages 18+): 6:00–10:00 p.m.
Friday Evening Extended Hours (July 6–August 31; All Ages): 5:00–9:00 p.m.
What's Going On?
Inflatable: Expanding Works of Art
Saturday, May 26–Monday, September 3, 2018
Wonder at gigantic, fantastical air-filled artworks. These ephemeral sculptures include otherworldly organisms by Jason Hackenwerth and Shih Chieh Huang, a forest of cushiony columns by Jimmy Kuehnle, and an inflatable insect-eye room from Pneuhaus, and Amanda Parer's monumental humanoid figures peeking around corners.
Infinity Room
Thursday, June 14–Sunday, July 15, 2018
Step into an otherworldly portal and envelop yourself in distorted light and perpetually morphing visuals. Watch the walls melt away as the barrier between the material and virtual realms blur into infinity.
After Dark: Zinc and Sewn Scenarios
Thursday, June 21, 2018 • 6:00–10:00 p.m.
Come be in your elements with Exploratorium host and scientific raconteur Ron Hipschman. Discover zinc’s history and explore its influence on our metabolism with Dr. Janet King, Executive Director of the Children’s Hospital Oakland Research Institute (CHORI). And watch sewing artist PNosa embroider your ideas on fabric.
Iron Science Teacher
Friday, June 22, 2018 • Noon
Cheer on the competitors in this zany science cook-off, where teachers compete before a live audience for the sought-after title, "Iron Science Teacher."
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
Science Snacks
Low-cost, teacher-tested activities for the classroom and the curious.
What Is the
Wired Pier?
A collection of sensors around the Exploratorium campus is measuring and recording conditions in the environment—the weather, Bay water quality, pollution, and more.
Curious? There’s an App for That
If you haven’t yet downloaded our free apps, then you’re in for a surprise—actually, loads of them.
Science of Cooking
Explore the science behind food and cooking with recipes, activities, and Webcasts.
