Visit the Exploratorium at Pier 15

Step inside a tornado, turn upside down in a curved mirror, dance on a fog bridge, and explore more than 650 hands-on exhibits. You'll find all of this plus unique programs, discussions, and events; a café and restaurant; two stores (one with an Art-O-Mat machine); and more at our beautiful San Francisco bayside location. 

Visitor Information

Buy Tickets
Buy Tickets

Coming to visit? Get your tickets online or at the museum.

Become a Member
Become a Member

Support and inspire with a year of free admission.

After Dark
After Dark

See for yourself every Thursday night.

Directions and Parking
Directions and Parking

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

Exploratorium entrance
Open Hours

Find out when the museum, stores, and eateries are open. 

Map
Museum Map

Download our visitor map to learn about our galleries.

What's Going On?

Mar
21
After Dark: Let's Play

Introduce your outer adult to your inner child.

Mar
22

Tactile Dome Evening Hours
Tactile Dome: Special Evening Hours

The museum is closed, but the Dome is open.

Mar
23
Saturday Cinema: Shadow Play

Watch shadows stretch, intersect, multiply, and warp throughout the day. 

Restaurant, Store, and Café

Sushi
Seaglass Restaurant

Sit down and enjoy a delicious, locally sourced meal—and a great view.

The seismic joint café
The Seismic Joint Café

Grab some delicious, healthy food and drinks at our take-out café.

Visit the Exploratorium Store
Visit Our Stores

Check out our uniquely Exploratorium onsite and online stores.

Coming with a Group?

a group of students
Group Visits

Groups are always welcome at the Exploratorium!

Field Trips
School Field Trips

Register now and bring your class on a field trip.

Host an Event

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

Galleries and More

Museum Galleries

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

Tactile Dome
Visit the Tactile Dome

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

Playlists
Welcome to PlayLists

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

More Ways to Enjoy Your Visit

Tips for Visiting the Exploratorium with Kids
Tips for Visiting the Exploratorium with Kids

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

8 Reasons the Exploratorium Is San Francisco’s Most Iconic Travel Destination
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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Take a Weekend Day Trip to the Exploratorium This Season

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