Upcoming Events Calendar

Self, Made Cinema

Saturday, May 23–Monday, September 2, 2019

What are the formative experiences and encounters that can root a person's identity? In this collection of short films, the cinematic lens reveals essential and personal stories from a range of people.

Self, Made: Exploring You in a World of We

May 23–September 2, 2019

Have you ever wondered what makes you you? Explore the many converging facets of identity on this journey to the center of the self.

Exploring Self, Made

Friday, June 14–Monday, September 2, 2019
Daily: 12:30 and 2:30 p.m.
Thursday nights: 6:30 and 8:00 p.m.

Join Self, Made facillitators in exploring identity in a space created to safely ask questions and have discussions. The exploration includes a walk-through of the four exhibition sections and ends with a deeper dive into one exhibit.

Jun
15

Explorables: Self, Made

Saturday, June 15, 2019 • 1:00–4:00 p.m.

Join us for two fun activities that offer unique challenges: Bean Bag Toss Challenge and Coverse Using Few Words.

Jun
15

Drop-in Quilting for Change Workshop

Saturday, June 15, 2019 • 1:00–3:00 p.m.

Learn about the power of textile arts as a vehicle for personal transformation and engagement with community and social change in this hands-on workshop. Participants will learn basic techniques for crafting individual quilt blocks.

Jun
15

Tactile Dome: Special Evening Hours

Saturday, June 15, 2019 • 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. Journey through total darkness in this twisting, turning, tactile sculpture.

Jun
16

Write On! Graffiti Workshop

Sunday, June 16, 2019 • 1:00 and 3:00 p.m.

In this hands-on workshop you’ll hear about and see the many styles of “graf-writing” and then express yourself in a bold and colorful ways by creating your own “piece” inspired by this vital culture.

Jun
17

Exploratorium Closed for a Private Event

Monday, June 17, 2019

The Exploratorium will be closed on Monday, June 17, 2019, for a private event.

Jun
20

After Dark: Self-Styled

Thursday, June 20, 2019 • 6:00–10:00 p.m.

Get your hands on wearable designs, catch a fabulous fashion show, or learn about how humans transform themselves with fashion. Come wearing the true you and celebrate the creative ways in which we adorn our physical forms.

Jun
21

Iron Science Teacher

Friday, June 21, 2019 • Noon

Cheer on the competitors in this zany science cook-off, where teachers compete before a live audience for the sought-after title, "Iron Science Teacher."

Jun
21

Tactile Dome: Special Evening Hours

Friday, June 21, 2019 • 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. Journey through total darkness in this twisting, turning, tactile sculpture.

Jun
22