Upcoming Events Calendar

Aug
15
Plankton Exhibit Tour

Wednesday, August 15, 2018 • 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Join Exploratorium biologist Jennifer Frazier for a tour of Exploratorium ocean exhibits that explore what plankton are, where they live, and how they change with the environment.

Aug
15
Lab and Lunch: Ocean Health

Wednesday, August 15, 2018 • Noon–1:00 p.m.

Bring your lunch and hear from Exploratorium staff and collaborating scientists about the connections between San Francisco Bay and the ocean.

Aug
16
After Dark

Thursday, August 16, 2018 • 6:00–10:00 p.m.

Lose yourself in over 650 interactive exhibits exploring perception, art, and science at our adults-only After Dark. Grab your friends and a drink and get immersed in mind-bending experiences and unique, thought-provoking programs.

Aug
17
Ocean Discovery Talk: Summer Fog Explained

Friday, August 17, 2018 • 5:30–6:30 p.m.

Meteorologist Brian Garcia demystifies the iconic San Francisco summer fog, and explains why the ocean is key to forecasting the weather in San Francisco.

Aug
17
Tactile Dome: Special Evening Hours

Friday, August 17, 2018 • 6:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Take an excursion through total darkness in our Tactile Dome. Crawl, slide, and bump your way through the pitch-dark Dome using your sense of touch as your only guide through its chambers and mazes. 

Aug
18
Explorables: Origami Microscope Workshop

Saturday, August 18, 2018 • 1:00–4:00 p.m.

Make your own origami microscope from a Foldscope kit. Explore plankton and other ocean organisms, make some cool drawings from your observations.

Aug
18
Tactile Dome: Special Evening Hours

Saturday, August 18, 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. 

Aug
22
Lab and Lunch: Tides of Change

Wednesday, August 22, 2018 • Noon–1:00 p.m.

Learn more about how changes in the ocean can affect the health of San Francisco Bay from oceanographer Kate Hewett.

Aug
23
After Dark: Lasers

Thursday, August 23, 2018 • 6:00–10:00 p.m.

In 1960, the laser was known as “a solution looking for a problem.” Now we can hardly imagine life without them. Learn what’s special about laser light, how it’s made, and how it’s used in everything from DVD players to eye surgery to fusion energy research.

Aug
24
Ocean Discovery Talk: Marine Drones

Friday, August 24, 2018 • 5:30–6:30 p.m.

Learn more about how scientists deploy saildrones, wind-powered drones for ocean research in places too dangerous and remote for humans.

Aug
24
Tactile Dome: Special Evening Hours

Friday, August 24, 2018 • 6:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Take an excursion through total darkness in our Tactile Dome. Crawl, slide, and bump your way through the pitch-dark Dome using your sense of touch as your only guide through its chambers and mazes. 

Aug
25
Cinema Arts: Reel Science Challenge

Saturday, August 25, 2018 • 11:00 a.m.

Scientists and filmmakers pair up to quickly write, direct, and edit a movie that compellingly tells the story of climate change.

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