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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.
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the Exploratorium experience—inquiry-based, hands-on, and open-ended.
Since 1969, the Exploratorium has set the standard for hands-on, inquiry-based education.
Play and co-create while investigating scientific phenomena such as electricity and motion and tinkering with engineering.
Play and co-create while investigating scientific phenomena such as electricity and motion and tinkering with engineering.