Masks and vaccinations are recommended. Plan your visit
Thursday, January 26, 2023 • 6:00–10:00 p.m.
Explore Jen Lewin’s The Last Ocean, and discover some fascinating ice science!
Are you a secondary science teacher looking for ways to introduce more inquiry into your classroom?
Thursday, February 2, 2023 • 6:00–10:00 p.m.
Discover the beautiful, diverse, and curious fungus kingdom.
We are exploring the ways tinkering can open up new possibilities in the early childhood field with our play-based practice.
Varied and valuable reflections occurred throughout the Art of Tinkering Workshop.
Over the last few weeks I’ve been sharing my experience from the Art of Tinkering Workshop (check out Week 1 and Week 2).
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The unique talents of our volunteers helps the Exploratorium offer its current level of services to the community.
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Share our appreciation and respect for the Ramaytush Ohlone whose perspectives and knowledge inspire us.
The Exploratorium provides science learning programs for children and youth from throughout the Bay Area and beyond. Critical to these programs are opportunities for learners to be teachers (just as our programs for professional educators provide opportunities for teachers to be learners).
Science is made by asking questions and questioning answers.
Thursday, March 9, 2023 • 6:00–10:00 p.m.
Where do the boundaries between the built and natural worlds blur?
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Friday, May 5, 2023
Mark your spring calendar for 2023’s Party at the Piers.
Monday, February 20, 2023 • 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The Exploratorium will be open to the public on Monday, February 20, 2023.
Thursday, March 2, 2023 • 6:00–10:00 p.m.
The warm glow of the projected image invites us to in-between worlds.
Thursday, February 23, 2023 • 6:00–10:00 p.m.
Experience the world through a new lens!
Thursday, February 16, 2023 • 6:00–10:00 p.m.
Learn the stories of Black inventors who have transformed our world.
Saturdays and Sundays, February 11–26, 2023 • Noon and 2:00 p.m.
Join Vivian Altmann for a storybook read-aloud and make-and-take activity.