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Día de Muertos para la familia | Día de Muertos for the Family
Sábado 29 de octubre de 2022 | Saturday, October 29, 2022 • 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Explora las tradiciones del Día de Muertos y las conexiones con la cultura, la comida y la astronomía.
Explore the traditions of Día de Muertos and the connections to culture, food, and astronomy.
Caleveritas de azúcar
Las calaveras de azúcar son adornos tradicionales divertidos y coloridos que se utilizan en los altares de Día de los Muertos. Únete a la artista mexicana Irma Ortiz para una demostración práctica que muestra cómo hacer y decorar calaveritas de azúcar.
Sugar skulls are fun and colorful traditional decorations used in Day of the Dead altars. Join Mexican artist Irma Ortiz for a hands-on demonstration showing how to make and decorate sugar skulls.
Todas las flores son para mí (turquesa)
Un único faro de luz resplandece desde el interior de un cubo de acero suspendido, lo que genera patrones envolventes de luz y sombra que ondulan y cambian a medida que los visitantes se desplazan por el lugar.
Where: Osher Gallery 1, Black Box
所有獻給我的鮮花（綠松石)
單一的光源來自懸掛著的鋼製立方體，築構成沉浸式的光影圖案，隨著參觀者在空間中移動而產生波動和變化。
Where: Osher Gallery 1, Black Box
Ang Lahat ng Bulaklak ay Para sa Akin (Turquoise)
Ang nag-iisang beacon ng liwanag ay kumikinang mula sa loob ng isang nakabiting steel cube, na lumilikha ng mga nakakaakit na pattern ng liwanag at anino na gumagalaw at nagbabago habang gumagalaw ang mga bisita sa espasyo.
Where: Osher Gallery 1, Black Box
Teardrop (after Robert Irwin)
Teardrop (after Robert Irwin) interweaves delicate, traditional Islamic decorative geometric patterns and architecture with modern materials. The work is inspired by jaalis, intricate carved screens, which cast moving shadows as the Sun rises and falls.
Lágrima (en honor a Robert Irwin)
Teardrop (en honor a Robert Irwin) entrelaza delicados patrones geométricos decorativos islámicos tradicionales y arquitectura con materiales modernos. La obra se inspira en los jaalis, intrincadas pantallas talladas que proyectan sombras en movimiento a medida que el Sol sale y se pone.
淚珠（受Robert Irwin啓發的作品)
淚珠（受Robert Irwin啓發的作品）以現代材料將精緻的傳統伊斯蘭裝飾幾何圖案和建築交織而成。 作品靈感源自jaalis－雕刻精細的屏風，隨著太陽的升起和落下，投射出移動的陰影。
Patak ng Luha (pagkatapos ni Robert Irwin)
Ang Patak ng Luha (pagkatapos ni Robert Irwin) ay nagsasama-sama ng maselan, tradisyonal na Islamic decorative geometric na pattern at arkitektura na may modernong mga materyales. Ang obra ay inspirado ng jaalis, masalimuot na inukit na mga screen na nagbibigay ng mga gumagalaw na anino habang ang Araw ay sumisikat at lumulubog.
Unique Holiday Gifts for Everyone on Your List
Surprise, challenge, and delight your friends and family this season.
Osher Gallery 1 Closing Early
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Osher Gallery 1 will be closing at 2:00 p.m. today for a private event.
Glow: Discover the Art of Light
Thursday, November 17, 2022–Sunday, January 29, 2023
Play in the glow of luminous sculptures big and small.
After Dark: Poetic Machines
Thursday, November 3, 2022 • 6:00–10:00 p.m.
Unlock the aesthetic potential of pre-digital machines.
Hack-O-Lantern Tool Reviews
Hey everyone! This year is my first time getting into the Halloween spirit. Growing up in Australia, I never got to experience the joys of pumpkin carving, trick or treating, or dressing up in my most horrible garb.
Early Gallery Closures November 2
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
Multiple galleries will be closing at 4:00 p.m. today for a private event.
Moore Gallery 4 and Fisher Bay Observatory Gallery 6 Closing Early
Saturday, November 12, 2022
Moore Gallery 4 and Fisher Gallery 6 will be closing at 4:00 p.m. for a private event.
After Dark: Glow Opening
Thursday, November 17, 2022 • 6:00–10:00 p.m.
Be first to experience our collection of luminous artworks.
Michael Wong
For a long time I’ve been interested in finding the most enjoyable way to learn about interesting things. As an avid cricket fan, I became interested in physics when I realised that a cricket ball does different things when it's spun in different ways.
Stephanie Muscat
I think there’s magic in the moment when a person first approaches a new idea, tool, or technology. I’m always looking for ways to support that move from the scary vulnerability of not-yet-knowing to fearless exploration.
Deanna Gelosi
Deanna is an activity developer and facilitator in the Tinkering Studio. Her tinkering interests bridge physical phenomena with the digital world in delightful ways and she believes that art and science coexist on a spectrum.
Anna Guardiola
When I was a kid, I imagined myself living in every country I learned of, becoming an explorer of new worlds and ideas. This outward-looking curiosity led to a master’s degree in interpretation, covering five languages.
Exploratorium Open Thanksgiving Break 2022
Monday, November 21, 2022 • 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The Exploratorium will be open to the public on Monday, November 21, 2022.
Exploratorium Closed for Thanksgiving 2022
Thursday, November 24, 2022
The Exploratorium will be closed Thursday, November 24, for Thanksgiving.
Sebastian Martin
I grew up in a small town in Southern Germany with a rich tradition in toy making. Tinkering and playing in our Learning Studio takes me back to the great times I had as a kid, inventing toys and games in my granddad’s toy workshop.
Reflections on the Art of Tinkering Workshop - Week 1
Participants in the Art of Tinkering Workshop explore light and shadows. Hi everyone, I’m Michael, the newest member of the Exploratorium’s Tinkering Studio.
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