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Jul
30
A person casts the shadows of a forest on white canvas using a light source and small model trees.
Facing West Shadows: Phantasmagoria
With Facing West Shadows

Saturday, July 30, 2022 • 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 31, 2022 • 2:00 p.m.

Join us for the premiere of Facing West Shadows: Phantasmagoria, a live, multimedia, shadow-theater opera inspired by the Brothers Grimm fairy tale “The Robber Bridegroom.”

Aug
9
In a Manual Cinema production of Hansel and Gretel, two silhouetted figures approach a house in the woods.
Multimedia Shadow Play
With Manual Cinema

Tuesday, August 9–Sunday, August 14, 2022

Create your own form of live cinema in an installation designed by Emmy Award–winning Manual Cinema.

Aug
11
Performers from the Facing West Shadows production of Hansel and Gretel walk hand-in-hand and cast their silhouettes against a backdrop. Event: After Dark 8-11-2022
After Dark: Move

Thursday, August 11, 2022 • 6:00–10:00 p.m. PT

Gear up for a night of cogs and contraptions, analog gadgets and Rube Goldberg chain reactions. Featuring a performative talk by Emmy Award–winning Manual Cinema.

Aug
18
Red, arrow-shaped wind indicators from a sailboat illustrate how the laminar flow of wind changes with height. Event: After Dark 8-18-2022
After Dark: Fly

Thursday, August 18, 2022 • 6:00–10:00 p.m. PT

Marvel at wind-powered whirligigs and aerodynamic designs. Tinker with wind tunnels and wind tables. Tonight, creativity is in the air!

Sep
5
Exploratorium Open Labor Day

Monday, September 5, 2022 • 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. PT

The Exploratorium will be open to the public on Monday, September 5, 2022.

Oct
2
Exploratorium Closed for Wonder Funday

Sunday, October 2, 2022

On Sunday, October 2, 2022, the Exploratorium will be closed for our epic and impactful family fundraiser, Wonder Funday. Learn more and join us!

Oct
2
Wonder Funday

Sunday, October 2, 2022 • 2:00–5:00 p.m.

Support the Exploratorium at this epic playdate and vital fundraiser for science education all rolled into one.

Oct
10
Exploratorium Open Indigenous Peoples Day

Monday, October 10, 2022 • 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. PT

The Exploratorium will be open to the public on Monday, October 10, 2022.

Nov
21
Exploratorium Open Thanksgiving Break

Monday, November 21, 2022 • 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. PT

The Exploratorium will be open to the public on Monday, November 21, 2022.

Nov
24
Exploratorium Closed for Thanksgiving

Thursday, November 24, 2022

The Exploratorium will be closed Thursday, November 24, for Thanksgiving.

Dec
19
Exploratorium Open Winter Break

Monday, December 19, 2022 • 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. PT

The Exploratorium will be open to the public on Monday, December 19, 2022.

Dec
24
Exploratorium Closing Early on Christmas Eve

Saturday, December 24, 2022 • 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. PT

The Exploratorium will be closing at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, December 24, 2022, for Christmas Eve.

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