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Welcome to the Press Office
The Exploratorium celebrates the role a free press plays in cultivating an informed, curious, and confident society. Our press office exists to help working journalists find stories worth telling, access materials and experts, and to support you in sharing our work with the world. Join our press list to stay informed.
For any queries or requests, contact media@exploratorium.edu.
Recent Press Releases
October 22, 2020
Exploratorium Holiday Gift Guide for STEAM Enthusiasts of all Ages
October 8, 2020
Exploratorium, Mycelium Youth Network, and Bay Conservation and Development Commission Team Up to Address Sea Level Rise with Youth
October 7, 2020
Exploratorium Chief Science Officer Dr. Robert Semper Receives the 2021 Joseph A. Burton Forum Award
About the Exploratorium
Since 1969, the Exploratorium has connected the public with scientists, artists, teachers, policy-makers, doers, thinkers, and makers to create extraordinary learning experiences that upend perceptions and cultivate curiosity. We’re committed to inspiring visitors, empowering educators, and fueling the global movement of discovery and science-awareness.
The Exploratorium: A Gateway to the World
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the Exploratorium experience—inquiry-based, hands-on, and open-ended.
Video: Changing the Way the World Learns
Since 1969, the Exploratorium has set the standard for hands-on, inquiry-based education.
Upcoming Events
Mitigate, Adapt—or Suffer: Connecting Global Change to Local Impacts with Dr. Katharine Hayhoe
Untangle the science of climate change, now and for the future.
