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2020 Impact Report
Explore energizing stories from the past year—accomplished thanks to our generous supporters.
Livestream: Ocean Buoy Live Exploration
Thursday, October 15 • 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. PDT
Get to know our CO2 buoy, live and online.
Everything Matters: Indium
Wednesday, October 7, 2020 • 7:00 p.m. PDT
Come be in your elements at Everything Matters: Cadmium.
Palladium
In this segment of Everything Matters we'll zero in on the element Palladium. From mufflers, to glucose testing, to jewelry, learn about this beautiful, inert and very expensive element.
Balance Sculptures
Indium
Not named after the subcontinent of India, but rather for the bright blue-violet (that is, indigo) light emitted by the element when excited, the metal indium is silvery and very soft—so soft that you can easily cut it with a knife!
After Dark Online: Agree to a Degree—Mediated Messaging
Thursday, September 24, 2020 • 7:00 p.m. PDT
How did "fake news" get so troublingly established?
Exploratorium Response to Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
Your health and safety is our top priority.
Mediated Messaging | After Dark Online
“Fake news" has become troublingly well established. But how did we get here?
Balancing Ball | Build Your Own Exploratorium
Explore real levitation with our Balancing Ball exhibit.
Explore Spinning
After Dark Online: Race and COVID-19
Thursday, July 9, 2020 • 7:00 p.m. PDT
Find out about racial inequities in COVID-19’s spread.
After Dark Online: Racism in Science
Thursday, July 2, 2020 • 7:00 p.m. PDT
Examine where racism has been built into the sciences.
Books We Love
2020 State of the Exploratorium
Take a journey with us through inspiring stories of collaboration and connection, and hear what’s next at Pier 15 and online.
Ocean Buoy Live Exploration: Cleaning and Servicing a CO2 Buoy
Have you ever wondered how to move and service a full-sized scientific ocean buoy?
Día de la Ingeniería/Latinx Engineering Day 2020
Sunday, September 27, 2020 • 2:00 p.m. PDT
¡Únase a nosotros para el Día de la ingeniería 2020 en línea! Join us for Latinx Engineering Day 2020 online!
A Winning Combination: Hands-on Science and Healthcare
The Exploratorium’s Global Collaborations divsion recently created 16 exhibits for the new UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital San Francisco.
8 Reasons the Exploratorium Is One of the Most Iconic San Francisco Attractions
Discover why the Exploratorium is an iconic San Francisco attraction.
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