Upcoming Events Calendar
Aperture Lucida
Friday, February 21–Sunday, May 3, 2020
Experience the delight of illusion in this new work by artist and inventor Tristan Duke. Upon first encounter, Aperture Lucida presents as a blank, monolithic cube centered in a large white space. As you approach, a holographic ball of light appears, unexpectedly exploding and dissolving as you walk into it.
Tactile Dome: Special Evening Hours
Saturday, February 22, 2020 • 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.
Full-Spectrum Science: The Last Doubling
Sunday, February 23, 2020 • 2:00 p.m.
Is growth always good? The biggest threat to our existence on planet Earth isn’t asteroids—it’s us. Why can’t our population continue to grow? Learn about the exponential function and the conclusions we can draw from it.
After Dark: Wired World
Thursday, February 27, 2020 • 6:00–10:00 p.m.
Big Data has the potential to transform our understanding of ourselves and the world around us—but how valuable, really, is that information? And does its value outweigh the risks of sharing it?
Tactile Dome: Special Evening Hours
Friday, February 28, 2020 • 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.
Tactile Dome: Special Evening Hours
Saturday, February 29, 2020 • 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.
Director’s Dinner 2020
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
6:00–9:00 p.m.
Program begins at 6:45 p.m.
Our most dedicated donors are invited to join us for a timely conversation with Dr. Saul Perlmutter, Dr. Alison Gopnik, and Asa Raskin, followed by dinner with bay views.
After Dark: Imprints
Thursday, March 5, 2020 • 6:00–10:00 p.m.
What stories do our imprints—both physical and digital—tell? Hear from archivists using traces of DNA to reconstruct characteristics of lost societies, and the evidence digital footprints can reveal.
BioFutures: Exploring Human Microbes Through Big Data
Thursday, March 5, 2020 • 8:00 p.m.
How do microbes and their DNA help keep you alive and healthy, and what's their role in disease? Computational biologist Katherine Pollard will discuss what DNA data from these microbes are revealing about human biology.
Tactile Dome: Special Evening Hours
Friday, March 6, 2020 • 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.
NGSS STEM Conference 2020
Saturday, March 7, 2020 • 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Earth systems science connects to all scientific disciplines. Engage with activities for your science classroom (grades 4–12) and explore the integration of earth systems science into your curriculum.
Storytime Science for Kids
Saturday, March 7, 2020 • 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Join us the first full weekend of every month for Storytime Science! Enjoy a science-themed storybook read aloud followed by a simple related activity geared toward very young children.
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Everything Matters: Tales from the Periodic Table
Come be in your elements with Exploratorium host Ron Hipschman.
