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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.
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Recent Press Releases
March 16, 2020
Exploratorium Announces Free Online Educational Resources
February 13, 2020
The Exploratorium Celebrates 33rd Annual Pi Day
January 31, 2020
Exploratorium Announces New Lecture Series: BioFutures
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
Aperture Lucida
Experience the delight of illusion in this new work by artist and inventor Tristan Duke.
Exploratorium Closed for Party at the Piers
The Exploratorium will be closed for our largest annual fundraiser, Party at the Piers!
