The Exploratorium is temporarily closed.

Your health and safety is our top priority.

It's easy to get to Pier 15 on the Embarcadero by transit, car, or bike.

The Exploratorium is temporarily closed.

Help the Exploratorium recover! Enjoy member perks now, plus 12 months of free entry and more when we reopen.

We are temporarily closed to the public.​​​​​​​

We are temporarily closed.

We are temporarily closed.

Groups are always welcome at the Exploratorium!

Register now and bring your class on a field trip.

Have your next event in our spectacular setting on the Bay.

Play with the exhibits, and discover new ways to understand how our world works.

Browse this collection to engage with our exhibits online.

At the museum? Try these 20-minute self-guided tours.

Finding things out by playing, experimenting, and asking questions is what science is all about.

Journey through total darkness in this twisting, turning, tactile sculpture. 

Explore a diverse offering of temporary exhibits and ongoing events that are as unique as you are.

Here are a few tips to make your explorations even more joyful.

Discover why the Exploratorium is an iconic San Francisco attraction. 

Waterfront views, farmer’s market goodies, and the Exploratorium’s weekend programs.