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Saturday, April 10, 2021 • 10:00–11:00 a.m. PT

Using visual language, Beautiful Symmetry is about building mathematical intuition for recognizing exciting, beautiful, math concepts expressed all around you.

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Exploratorium Cinema Arts Program Director Liz Keim mediates a screening through film introductions, shared insights, and taking questions from the audience.

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Saturday, March 13, 2021 • 10:00–11:00 a.m. PT

Get ready to celebrate Pi Day with a presentation, a Q&A, and a simple activity to measure π with materials you have around the house.

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Saturday, February 20, 2021 • 10:00–11:00 a.m.

Just as we “see” shapes and animals in cloud formations, shadow remixes invite you to use your imagination and share what you see in a shadow.

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Saturday, January 9, 2021 • 10:00–11:00 a.m.

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Saturday, December 12, 2020 • 10:00–11:00 a.m.

Join two longtime Exploratorium educators, Viv Altmann and Ken Finn, as they investigate one of their favorite subjects—light. In this intimate gathering, you’ll perform hands-on activities that illuminate the science behind the light that surrounds you.

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Light up your holidays at the Exploratorium! Play with the Curious Contraptions, bask in the lights of Glow, experience astonishing visual effects at Kaleidoscope and find original gifts for everyone on your list,

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Celebrate our new collection of exhibits, Cells to Self, with a behind-the-scenes look at our Living Systems Laboratory. These exclusive members-only tours are your chance to see what’s going on behind our lab’s closed doors.

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Celebrate our new collection of exhibits, Cells to Self, with a behind-the-scenes look at our Living Systems Laboratory. These exclusive members-only tours are your chance to see what’s going on behind our lab’s closed doors.

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Celebrate our new collection of exhibits, Cells to Self, with a behind-the-scenes look at our Living Systems Laboratory. These exclusive members-only tours are your chance to see what’s going on behind our lab’s closed doors.

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Calling all our Daytime and After Dark members—you're invited to our 50th birthday bash! Join us for an epic all-ages birthday revel with science demos, live animal encounters, complimentary cake, and more.

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