Masks are required for all visitors 2+. Vaccines recommended. Plan your visit
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.
Every Saturday • 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Experiment, play, and co-create while investigating scientific phenomena such as electricity and motion and tinkering with engineering. Explore rotating activities that include investigating electrical circuits and a DIY twist on the classic game Mouse TrapTM.
Every Sunday
10:00 a.m.–noon Daytime Members and Donors Only
Noon–2:00 p.m. Open to the Public
Experiment, play, and co-create while investigating scientific phenomena such as electricity and motion and tinkering with engineering. Explore rotating activities that include investigating electrical circuits and a DIY twist on the classic game Mouse TrapTM.
Sunday, May 1, 2022–Tuesday, May 31, 2022
May is when we celebrate our members! Lots of on-site perks await you—special activities and giveaways during Members-Only Hours (May 1, 15, 22, 29), 15% off in the Exploratorium Store, and more.
Friday, May 13–Sunday, August 7, 2022
Double Horizon is an immersive three-screen video installation that envelopes the viewer in artist Lia Halloran’s portrait of Los Angeles. Scored with an original musical composition by Allyson Newman, the installation explores and transforms the constructed and natural landscapes of the Los Angeles Basin.
Saturday and Sunday, May 21 and 22, 2022 • Noon and 2:00 p.m.
Celebrate spring with a science-themed storybook read-aloud followed by a related activity geared toward young children (and their grown-ups).
Thursday, May 26, 2022 • 6:00–10:00 p.m. PT
Spark your curiosity at After Dark! Fuel up with a cocktail and prepare to roam free through six spacious outdoor and indoor spaces.
Monday, May 30, 2022 • 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. PT
The Exploratorium will be open to the public on Monday, May 30, 2022.
Thursday, June 2, 2022 • 6:00–10:00 p.m. PT
Spark your curiosity at After Dark! As the Sun sets, we’ll hit the rainbow lights, turn the music up, and open our doors, inviting you to take your imagination out to play.
Thursday, June 9, 2022 • 6:00–10:00 p.m. PT
In honor of Pride Month, join us in celebrating LGBTQ+ heritage and culture. Tonight, we come together to share unheard stories, past and present.
Thursday, June 16, 2022 • 6:00–10:00 p.m. PT
Take your imagination out to play! Roam free through our galleries, grab a cocktail, and let a DJ from Hip Hop for Change set the vibe.
Every Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday, June 18–30 • 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join us for All Hands On Science, a family-oriented make-and-take workshop. Discover a different activity every few weeks!