Upcoming Events Calendar

Sep
7

The Vortex Swim

Saturday, September 7, 2019 • 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

What’s it like to explore the most polluted areas of our oceans? Scientists, sailors, and photographers set out on an adventure to prompt a better understanding of the Pacific Trash Vortex’s origins and impacts.

Sep
12

After Dark: Humor Me

Thursday, September 12, 2019 • 6:00–10:00 p.m.

What’s funny? At After Dark: Humor Me, sift through the research on the science of laughter and humor and seek out the humor woven into many of our museum exhibit descriptions.

Sep
15

Transportation/Transformations

Sunday, September 15–Saturday, September 21, 2019

Join us to envision the present and future of sustainable transportation. This special week of solutions-focused programs asks: how can we make getting around our cities enjoyable, equitable, and emissions-free?

Sep
18

Conversations About Landscape: Roles for Emerging Mobility in Sustainable Transportation

Wednesday, September 18, 2019 • 6:00–8:30 p.m.

The Bay Area’s transportation system is running at capacity. Join transportation experts, urban planners, and equity advocates in a conversation about transportation solutions that serve a growing demand but are also sustainable, accessible, and safe.

Sep
19

Transforming Our Transportation Ecology: A Symposium

Thursday, September 19, 2019 • 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. • Reception and After Dark to follow

The Exploratorium hosts an invitation-only symposium exploring the future of sustainable transportation in the Bay Area.

Sep
19

After Dark: Transportation Revolution

Thursday, September 19, 2019 • 6:00–10:00 p.m.

How has transportation evolved over time, and how does this evolution move toward a sustainable transportation ecology? Learn more about how transit technology has advanced to respond to both current and anticipated future needs.

Sep
21

Transportation/Transformations Community Day

Saturday, September 21, 2019 • Sábado 21 de septiembre de 2019 • 2019年9月21日，星期六 • 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Walk, bike, or take public transit to Pier 15 for this festive Community Day. Pay what you wish, get a peek at new transportation technology, and more.

Sep
26

After Dark: Nature's Cabaret

Thursday, September 26, 2019 • 6:00–10:00 p.m.

Enter nature’s cabaret and encounter the high drama of nature. Broaden your perspective with artworks that consider how we as humans view this natural world and shape it in our own image.

Sep
29

Full-Spectrum Science with Ron Hipschman: Time

Sunday, September 23, 2019 • 3:00 p.m.

In 1905, Albert Einstein threw a monkey wrench in our perception of time and space. Join us as we examine a few of these quirks on a conceptual non-mathematical level. Yes, you can age slower than your twin!

Oct
4

Tactile Dome: Special Evening Hours

Friday, October 4, 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. Journey through total darkness in this twisting, turning, tactile sculpture.

Oct
5

Tactile Dome: Special Evening Hours

Saturday, October 5, 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. Journey through total darkness in this twisting, turning, tactile sculpture.

Oct
6