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Upcoming Events Calendar

Oct
24
After Dark: It's Alive!

Thursday, October 24, 2019 • 6:00–10:00 p.m.

Sometimes life is hard to observe. Discover what you’ve been missing: use scientific tools to investigate living things of all different sizes, the ecosystems they inhabit, and the processes they share.

 

Oct
24
Donor Reception: Behind the Scenes of Cells to Self

Thursday, October 24, 2019 • 6:00–9:00 p.m.

Celebrate Cells to Self at our donor reception, where you’ll mix and mingle with the curators, the project team, and special guest Carl Zimmer. Enjoy reserved seating for Zimmer’s After Dark event later that night.

Oct
25
Tactile Dome Evening Hours
Tactile Dome: Special Evening Hours

Friday, October 25, 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
26
Tactile Dome Evening Hours
Tactile Dome: Special Evening Hours

Saturday, October 26, 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
27
Full-Spectrum Science with Ron Hipschman: Science Fiction Turned Fact

Sunday, October 27, 2019 • 3:00 p.m.

If you’ve ever wondered where your flying car or rocket belt is, or why you don’t yet have a robot servant, find out at Full-Spectrum Science.

Oct
31
After Dark: Halloween

Thursday, October 31, 2019 • 6:00–10:00 p.m.

It’s no trick—just a refreshingly nerdy Halloween treat. Join us for a night filled with fun and spooky Bay Area favorites including Nerd Nite, Awesome Orchestra, and Odd Salon. Costumes highly encouraged.

 

Nov
1
Tactile Dome Evening Hours
Tactile Dome: Special Evening Hours

Friday, November 1, 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. 

Nov
7
After Dark: Matters of Fact

Thursday, November 7, 2019 • 6:00–10:00 p.m.

How can we know the truth? Do facts matter? Learn about the anchors of scrupulous science and diligent data, how they can be exploited, and tools to find the facts for yourself.

 

Nov
8
Tactile Dome Evening Hours
Tactile Dome: Special Evening Hours

Friday, November 8, 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. 

Nov
9
Tactile Dome Evening Hours
Tactile Dome: Special Evening Hours

Saturday, November 9, 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. 

Nov
11
Exploratorium Open Monday Veterans Day

Monday, November 11, 2019 • 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

The Exploratorium will be open to the public on Monday, November 11, 2019.

Nov
14
After Dark: From the Farm

Thursday, November 14, 2019 • 6:00–10:00 p.m.

From livestock to grapes, come learn some of the science involved in growing the world’s food. And don’t forget to taste the bounty at our science-of-food program, Pairings.

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