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Upcoming Events Calendar

Check out our cinema arts, evening, member, and other upcoming and ongoing events and exhibitions.

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handphone table
The Handphone Table
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Great Animal Orchestra
The Great Animal Orchestra
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Step into this stunning audiovisual art experience and discover nature’s splendor and fragility.
Closeup of bright orange marigold flowers against a dark background
Festival of Altars
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Celebrate Day of the Dead with us! Encounter six ofrendas (altars) inspired by the natural elements and the deep connection between life and death.
Still image from the animated short film Keradó shows people in a corn field.
Cultural Riches
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This film program provides insight into the rich traditions carried on through Indigenous populations in the Maya region of Mesoamerica and in Colombia.
Closeup of an owl, showing its amber-coloed iris
After Dark: Users
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Grapple with the relationship between people and technology tonight through the documentary Users, then immerse yourself in the harmony of the natural world with The Great Animal Orchestra .
Young girl participating in a hands-on craft activity.
Storytime Science for Kids: Halloween Edition
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Join us at noon and 2:00 p.m. for Storytime Science! Celebrate Halloween all month long with a science-themed storybook read-aloud and hands-on activity.
Evening photo of Bernie Krause recording sounds outdoors.
Bernie Krause: A Life with The Great Animal Orchestra
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This documentary about soundscape ecologist Bernie Krause is at once an ode and an elegy—a celebration of sonic splendor and a solemn plea for change.
A forest with tall, thin trees and light spilling in
After Dark: California Coastal Sounds
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From the desert to the Sierra’s, traverse the planet through an immersive listening experience. And don’t miss out on The Great Animal Orchestra during its final week!
A woman in a red top and black cardigan stands next to a man wearing a plaid shirt. Both smiling and looking up, wearing eclipse glasses
Solar Eclipse Viewing
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The Bay Area will experience a partial solar eclipse on October 14. Join us for an outdoor solar eclipse viewing in front of Pier 15.
Small Day of the Dead skeletons standing on a cactus
Festival of Altars Celebration
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Join us to learn about the art and science behind Day of the Dead through hands-on activities, be inspired by the natural elements, and experience the powerful ofrendas created by local artists.
A Day of the Dead altar basking in rainbow light
After Dark: Vitality
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Celebrate the joy of life and join the Marigold Project tonight in ceremony, ritual, and dance—then reflect on the night sky and the guidance from nature and ancestors.
Five dancers in colorful outfits dance on the Exploratorium's fog bridge
San Francisco Trolley Dances
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Experience our galleries like never before as we transform into one of the stops on the San Francisco Trolley Dances tour!
A pair of hands holds up a pink, glowing jack-o-lantern
After Dark: Thrills and Chills
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Celebrate spooky season at the Exploratorium! Observe human heart cells beat on their own, discover how many blood cells you have, and watch your body turn transparent—skeleton, organs, and all!
Four visitors gather around Orbit, an exhibit of a fiberglass dish with hyperbolic funnels.
After Dark: See for Yourself
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The Exploratorium is your playground after dark! Wander the galleries, sip a cocktail, and choose your own adventure with 600+ interactive exhibits.
Glow: Discover the Art of Light
Glow: Discover the Art of Light
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Turn up the radiance this winter as artists illuminate the museum with light sculptures big and small.
Member Shopping Weekend
Member Shopping Weekend
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People dressed in neon, dancing at the Party at the Piers
Party at the Piers
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Mark your calendar for next year's festivities, and thank you for joining us for Party at the Piers.
Cocktails
Science of Cocktails with a Twist
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Save the date! Science of Cocktails with a Twist returns next year.

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Upcoming and ongoing special collections and exhibitions at the Exploratorium.

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