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Original Holiday Gift Ideas from the Exploratorium

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2023 Holiday Gift Guide

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Crystal Paintings

Crystal Paintings

A prismatic phenomenon reveals itself when polarized light emanating from a lightbox passes through crystals and another polarizer.

Watch 48 twirling rods of white light appear to twist and coil. Put on a headset to hear synchronized original compositions.

This artwork is a mathematically accurate model of a quantum object, which can be in more than one place at a time.

Sound Sculpture

Sound Sculpture

Move cubes to create dynamic musical compositions in this interactive sound and light instrument for spontaneous collaboration.

These short films explore synthetic crystals, the vibrancy of light in cityscapes, and surprising visual landscapes.

Museum of the Moon

Museum of the Moon

Our moon acts as a cultural mirror, reflecting not just the Sun’s light, but the stories and beliefs of people around the world.

Constantly changing colors and geometric patterns are projected onto a solid but seemingly weightless artwork made of string.

Experience the Exploratorium at Pier 15

Experience the Exploratorium. Let your curiosity roam free through hundreds of exhibits in our six spacious indoor and outdoor galleries at Pier 15, San Francisco.