Museum Event Calendar: SF Bay Area Events

Upcoming Events Calendar

Sep
23

Ocean Research Ship Tour: the R/V Falkor

Sunday, September 23, 2018 • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Tours start every 15 minutes.

The public is invited to tour one of the most technologically advanced research vessels in the world—the R/V Falkor—back in San Francisco for the first time in five years.

Sep
23

Full-Spectrum Science with Ron Hipschman: Time

Sunday, September 23, 2018 • 1:00 and 3:00 p.m.

In 1905, Albert Einstein threw a monkey wrench in our perception of time and space. Join us as we examine a few of these quirks on a conceptual non-mathematical level. Yes, you can age slower than your twin!

Sep
26

Foundation for the Future: Reducing Earthquake and Flood Risk along the Embarcadero Seawall

Wednesday, September 26, 2018 5:30–7:00 p.m.

Join engineers and planners from the Port of San Francisco for a community meeting about the Embarcadero Seawall Program.

Sep
27

After Dark: Time

Thursday, September 27, 2018 • 6:00–10:00 p.m.

In 1905, Albert Einstein threw a monkey wrench into our perception of time and space. Join us as we examine a few of these quirks on a conceptual, nonmathematical level. Yes, you can age slower than your twin!

Sep
30

Latino Engineering Day/Día de la Ingeniería

Sunday, September 30, 2018 • 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Join us for a family-friendly collaboration between the Exploratorium and the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE).

Sep
30

Mutual Air Kickoff and Listening Party

Sunday, September 30, 2018 • 4:00 p.m.

Mutual Air is a set of networked bells that will be installed throughout the city of Oakland. Each bell connects to global climate data and hyperlocal air-quality sensors—think of them as chimes to signal air pollution.

Oct
4

After Dark: Hardly Strictly Science

Thursday, October 4, 2018 • 6:00–10:00 p.m.

Join us for an evening tuned to listening, music, and the physics of sound. Inspired by the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival held in Golden Gate Park on October 5–7, tonight’s program features instruments and sonic experiments.

Oct
5

Tactile Dome: Special Evening Hours

Friday, October 5, 2018 • 6:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

The museum closes at 5:00 p.m. today, but the after-hours interactive fun continues in our Tactile Dome. Take an interactive journey through total darkness during these special evening hours.

Oct
6

Tactile Dome: Special Evening Hours

Saturday, October 6, 2018 • 6:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

The museum closes at 5:00 p.m. today, but the after-hours interactive fun continues in our Tactile Dome. Take an interactive journey through total darkness during these special evening hours.

Oct
7

How to Exploratorium: For Members

Sunday, October 7, 2018 • 11:00 a.m.

Visit the Exploratorium the first Sunday every month and learn tips on orienting yourself in the museum, suggestions for using the exhibits, and humorous anecdotes regarding the museum’s rich history.

Oct
8