Upcoming Events Calendar

Photo in silhouette of a man and woman kissing in front of a giant illuminated full moon

Museum of the Moon

Monday, July 1, 2019–Monday, September 2, 2019

This summer, wonder at the majesty of the moon brought down to Earth: Museum of the Moon is a 16-foot photorealistic high-resolution sculpture of the moon that shows every cliff and crater.

Aug
23

Tactile Dome: Special Evening Hours

Friday, August 23, 2019 • 6:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

The museum closes at 5:00 p.m. today, but the after-hours interactive fun continues in our Tactile Dome. Journey through total darkness in this twisting, turning, tactile sculpture.

Aug
24

Portraiture

Saturday, August 24, 2019 • 1:00–4:00 p.m.

Have your unique shadow portrait drawn at a slightly-larger-then-life-scale and then, express yourself in that portrait by showcasing your inner life on the canvas.

Aug
24

Tactile Dome: Special Evening Hours

Saturday, August 24, 2019 • 6:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

The museum closes at 5:00 p.m. today, but the after-hours interactive fun continues in our Tactile Dome. Journey through total darkness in this twisting, turning, tactile sculpture.

Aug
25

Full-Spectrum Science with Ron Hipschman: Lasers

Sunday, August 25, 2019 • 1:00 and 3:00 p.m.

In 1960, the laser was known as “a solution looking for a problem.” Now we can hardly imagine life without them. Learn what’s special about laser light, how it’s made, and how it’s used in everything from DVD players to eye surgery to fusion energy research.

Aug
25

Know Your Rights

Sunday, August 25, 2019 • 1:00–3:00 p.m.

Everyone has basic rights under the U.S. Constitution and civil rights laws. Stop by and ask questions of some of the ACLU’s volunteers and learn more about what your rights are, how to exercise them, and what to do when your rights are violated.

Aug
29

After Dark: Bottom of the 9th

Thursday, August 29, 2019 • 6:00–10:00 p.m.

Do you know the science behind America’s national pastime? Take on the physics of bats and balls, and don’t forget to budget time for batting practice.

Aug
30

Tactile Dome: Special Evening Hours

Friday, August 30, 2019 • 6:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

The museum closes at 5:00 p.m. today, but the after-hours interactive fun continues in our Tactile Dome. Journey through total darkness in this twisting, turning, tactile sculpture.

Aug
31

Tactile Dome: Special Evening Hours

Saturday, August 31, 2019 • 6:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

The museum closes at 5:00 p.m. today, but the after-hours interactive fun continues in our Tactile Dome. Journey through total darkness in this twisting, turning, tactile sculpture.

Sep
2

Exploratorium Open Monday Labor Day

Monday, September 2, 2019 • 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

The Exploratorium will be open to the public on Monday, September 2, 2019.

Sep
5

After Dark: Remix

Thursday, September 5, 2019 • 6:00–10:00 p.m.

Access your inner DJ, play around with mixing up all kinds of art, experience music that’s been rearranged, and discover remixed advances in science at After Dark: Remix.

Sep
7