Live Webcasts

Watch a live webcast (online or at the museum) or browse through our collection of past webcasts.

Upcoming Programs

Past Programs
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.

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.

Ocean Discovery Talk: Whale Rescue

Friday, August 10, 2018 • 5:30–6:30 p.m.

Join Exploratorium staff member and NOAA-trained entanglement responder Kathi George to learn how responders approach and save entangled whales.

Iron Science Teacher

Friday, July 6, 2018 • 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."

Iron Science Teacher

Friday, June 29, 2018 • 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."

Iron Science Teacher

Friday, June 22, 2018 • 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."

Total Solar Eclipse: Live from the U.S.A.

Monday, August 21, 9:00 a.m.–Noon

Gather to watch our broadcast of the total solar eclipse, live streamed from Oregon and Wyoming. Follow along via stunning real-time imagery as our telescopes track the “Great American Eclipse.” Join astronomers on our deck to watch the partial eclipse unfold overhead. Learn about eclipses and current NASA missions studying the Sun. 
Iron Science Teacher

Friday, July 7, 2017 • 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."
Iron Science Teacher

Friday, June 30, 2017 • 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."
Iron Science Teacher

Friday, June 23, 2017 • 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."
Live Webcast from the Ocean Floor With Exploration Vessel Nautilus

Saturday, August 27, 2016 • 1:30 p.m.

Join us online or in person for a live chat with scientists and educators on board the Exploration Vessel Nautilus as they use an ROV to explore the ocean floor off the coast of San Francisco.
Live Webcast from the Ocean Floor With Exploration Vessel Nautilus

Friday, August 26, 2016 • 1:30 p.m.

Join us online or in person for a live chat with scientists and educators on board the Exploration Vessel Nautilus as they use an ROV to explore the ocean floor off the coast of San Francisco.

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