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Upcoming Events Calendar

Dec
25
Exploratorium Closed Christmas

Wednesday, December 25, 2019

The Exploratorium will be closed on Wednesday, December 25, 2019, in observance of Christmas.

Dec
26
After Dark: Full-Spectrum

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

Come see our winter exhibitions before the year is over! Explore Glow and Curious Contraptions and close out the year with our staff scientist Ron Hipschman and Full-Spectrum Science. 

 

Dec
27
Let It Glow: Build Your Own Glow-copter

Friday, December 27, 2019 • 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

See what happens when light and color meet gravity and motion! Make a glow-copter, then join us as we toss them, flashing and fluttering, into the air en masse.

Dec
27
Tactile Dome Evening Hours
Tactile Dome: Special Evening Hours

Friday, December 27, 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. 

Dec
28
Tactile Dome Evening Hours
Tactile Dome: Special Evening Hours

Saturday, December 28, 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. 

Dec
30
Exploratorium Open Monday Winter Break

Monday, December 30, 2019 • 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

The Exploratorium will be open to the public on Monday, December 30, 2019.

Dec
31
Exploratorium Open New Year's Eve

Tuesday, December 31, 2019 • 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

The Exploratorium will be open to the public on Tuesday, December 31, 2019.

Jan
1
Exploratorium Open New Year's Day

Wednesday, January 1, 2020 • 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

The Exploratorium will be open to the public on Wednesday, January 1, 2020.

Jan
2
After Dark: Happy Place

Thursday, January 2, 2020 • 6:00–10:00 p.m.

Where’s your happy place? Bring it a little closer with the science and practice of unlocking joy and finding euphoria.

Jan
3
Tactile Dome Evening Hours
Tactile Dome: Special Evening Hours

Friday, January 3, 2020 • 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. 

Jan
4
Storytime Science for Kids

Saturday, January 4, 2020 • 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

Join us the first full weekend of every month for Storytime Science! Enjoy a science-themed storybook read aloud followed by a simple related activity geared toward very young children.

Jan
4
Cinema Arts: Mechanical Marvels

Saturday, January 4, 2020 • Noon

Each film constructs its own world of wonder. From epic journeys on a micro-scale to mechanized performances, these movies are geared to drive your imagination!

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