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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. 

 

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?

Nov
17

Surgical Tools
Surgical Tools and Techniques

Get the scoop on surgery from members of the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN).

Nov
17

Motion and Mechanisms Workshop
Motion and Mechanisms Workshop

Use cams, cranks, and moving parts to build different contraptions.

Nov
17

Explorables: Clothespin Automata
Explorables: Clothespin Automata

Use clothesline pins, foam, and moving parts to build different contraptions.

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

Take an interactive excursion through total darkness.

Playlists
Welcome to PlayLists

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

More Ways to Enjoy Your Visit

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. 

Photo of Floor
Take a Weekend Day Trip to the Exploratorium This Season

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

Street Car in front of Exploratorium
Five Easy Steps to the Perfect Embarcadero Family Outing

Five ideas for a fun Embarcadero family outing