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Upcoming Events Calendar

Jan
24
After Dark: Radioactive

Thursday, January 24, 2019 • 6:00–10:00 p.m.

Warning: Certain atoms are falling apart all around you. Learn about about their occurrence in the universe, how we make use of their decay, and their effects on the human body at this evening of illuminating programming.

Jan
26
Tactile Dome Evening Hours
Tactile Dome: Special Evening Hours

Saturday, January 26, 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. Take an interactive journey through total darkness during these special evening hours. 

Jan
27
A female firefighter helps a child learn to use a fire extinguisher
Exploratorium Firefighter Appreciation Day

Sunday, January 27, 2019 • 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

All California firefighters get free admission for themselves and one guest (with a valid fire department ID) on Sunday, January 27, 2019, in addition to a 10% discount for items purchased from the museum store.

Jan
27
Full-Spectrum Science: Radioactivity

Sunday, January 27, 2019 • 1:00 and 3:00 p.m.

What's going on inside the nucleus of an atom? Why does it spit out radiation? Did you know that you are exposed to radioactivity every day? Learn the facts about this somewhat controversial topic.

Jan
31
Lab and Lunch: Common Sensing

Thursday, January 31, 2019 • Noon

Join historian Paul Edwards and artist Rosten Woo in a discussion of the politics of sensing, the construction of large datasets, climate modeling, epistemology, how shared data realities are constructed and maintained, and how we understand the impacts of climate change today. 

Jan
31
After Dark: Closed for Private Event

Thursday, January 31, 2019 • 6:00–10:00 p.m.

The Exploratorium will be closed for After Dark on Thursday, January 31, 2019, for a private event.

Feb
1
Tactile Dome Evening Hours
Tactile Dome: Special Evening Hours

Friday, February 1, 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. Take an interactive journey through total darkness during these special evening hours. 

Feb
2
Community Groundhog Day

Saturday, February 2, 2019 • 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Visit on us on February 2 for Community Groundhog Day.

Feb
2
Saturday Cinema: Shadow Play

Saturday, February 2, 2019 • 11:00 a.m., noon, and 1:00, 2:00, and 3:00 p.m.

Explore the many forms shadows can take. Watch shadows stretch, intersect, multiply, and warp throughout the day. 

Feb
2
Tactile Dome Evening Hours
Tactile Dome: Special Evening Hours

Saturday, February 2, 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. Take an interactive journey through total darkness during these special evening hours. 

Feb
3
How to Exploratorium: For Members

Sunday, February 3, 2019 • 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.

Feb
7
After Dark: Craft

Thursday, February 7, 2019 • 6:00–10:00 p.m.

In a world increasingly synthetic, robotic, and removed from human touch, commune with the soul of things made by hand—yours or someone else’s—at After Dark: Craft.

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