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Daytime Member & Donor Hours

Every Sunday, 10:00 a.m.–noon

Every Sunday morning, our Daytime members, donors and Corporate Members enjoy exclusive access to the Exploratorium. Let your curiosity roam free through hundreds of exhibits in six spacious indoor and outdoor galleries.

Middle Ground
Middle Ground

Wednesday, June 15–Wednesday, November 30, 2022

Dive into Middle Ground, a free, outdoor exhibition about how we think, feel, and behave in relation to other people. Explore more than a dozen interactive social science exhibits!

Art of Tinkering logo surrounded by colorful icons of everyday items
The Art of Tinkering

Now–Monday, September 5, 2022

Slow down—humans at play! This summer, dive into the joy of tinkering with artworks, contraptions, exhibits, and experiences for all ages.

Images in vibrant and negative colors repeat like many rolls of film.
Cinema Arts: Motion Picture Play

Saturday, June 18–Monday, September 5, 2022

Celebrate the spirit of playfulness in moviemaking. These shorts explore creative uses of familiar materials, revealing imaginative landscapes, humorous inventions, and curious surprises. 

In a Manual Cinema production of Hansel and Gretel, two silhouetted figures approach a house in the woods.
Multimedia Shadow Play
With Manual Cinema

Tuesday, August 9–Sunday, August 14, 2022

Create your own form of live cinema in an installation designed by Emmy Award–winning Manual Cinema.

Aug
11
Performers from the Facing West Shadows production of Hansel and Gretel walk hand-in-hand and cast their silhouettes against a backdrop. Event: After Dark 8-11-2022
After Dark: Move

Thursday, August 11, 2022 • 6:00–10:00 p.m. PT

Gear up for a night of cogs and contraptions, analog gadgets and Rube Goldberg chain reactions. Featuring a performative talk by Emmy Award–winning Manual Cinema.

Aug
12
Susie Ibarra at Easton Glacier, Mount Baker. Photo by Michele Koppes.
Water Rhythms
By Susie Ibarra and Michele Koppes

Friday, August 12–Sunday, October 23, 2022

This immersive multichannel spatial soundscape invites viewers to listen to the stories that ice and water tell us about our changing landscapes.

Aug
13
Storytime Science for Kids

Saturday and Sunday, August 13 and 14, 2022 • Noon and 2:00 p.m.

Join the Exploratorium’s Vivian Altmann for a storybook read-aloud and a make-and-take activity for families with young children.

Aug
18
Red, arrow-shaped wind indicators from a sailboat illustrate how the laminar flow of wind changes with height. Event: After Dark 8-18-2022
After Dark: Fly

Thursday, August 18, 2022 • 6:00–10:00 p.m. PT

Marvel at wind-powered whirligigs and aerodynamic designs. Tinker with wind tunnels and wind tables. Tonight, creativity is in the air!

Aug
20
Storytime Science for Kids

Saturday and Sunday, August 20 and 21, 2022 • Noon and 2:00 p.m.

Join the Exploratorium’s Vivian Altmann for a storybook read-aloud and a make-and-take activity for families with young children.

Aug
23
Exploratorium Closing Early for a Private Event

Tuesday, August 23, 2022 • 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. PT

The Exploratorium will be closing at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 23, 2022, for a private event.

Aug
25
Visitors engage with the Yellow Wiggle, a kinetic wave sculpture by Reuben Margolin. Event: After Dark 8-25-2022
After Dark: See for Yourself

Thursday, August 25, 2022 • 6:00–10:00 p.m. PT

Bid farewell to the Exploratorium's Art of Tinkering exhibition before it closes!

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