Upcoming Events Calendar

Sep
13
After Dark

Thursday, September 13, 2018 • 6:00–10:00 p.m.

Lose yourself in over 650 interactive exhibits exploring perception, art, and science at our adults-only After Dark. Grab your friends and a drink and get immersed in mind-bending experiences and unique, thought-provoking programs.

Sep
20
After Dark

Thursday, September 20, 2018 • 6:00–10:00 p.m.

Lose yourself in over 650 interactive exhibits exploring perception, art, and science at our adults-only After Dark. Grab your friends and a drink and get immersed in mind-bending experiences and unique, thought-provoking programs.

Sep
22
Community Day

Saturday, September 22, 2018 • 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Visit on us on September 22 for Community Day.

Sep
23
Full-Spectrum Science with Ron Hipschman: Time

Sunday, September 23, 2018 • 1:00 and 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!

Sep
27
After Dark: Time

Thursday, September 27, 2018 • 6:00–10:00 p.m.

n 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!

Einstein threw a monkey wrench into our perception of time and space. Explore some of these quirks on a conceptual level.

Sep
30
Día de la Ingeniería/Latino Engineering Day

Sunday, September 30, 2018 • 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Join us for a family-friendly collaboration between the Exploratorium and the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE).

Oct
4
After Dark: Hardly Strictly Science

Thursday, October 4, 2018 • 6:00–10:00 p.m.

Join us for an evening tuned to listening, music, and the physics of sound. Inspired by the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival held in Golden Gate Park on October 5–7, tonight’s program features instruments and sonic experiments.

Oct
5
Tactile Dome: Special Evening Hours

Friday, October 5, 2018 • 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. Take an interactive journey through total darkness during these special evening hours. 

Oct
6
Tactile Dome: Special Evening Hours

Saturday, October 6, 2018 • 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. Take an interactive journey through total darkness during these special evening hours. 

Oct
8
Exploratorium Open Indigenous People's Day

Monday, October 8, 2018 • 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

The Exploratorium will be open to the public on Monday, October 8, 2018.

Oct
11
After Dark: Preservation

Thursday, October 11, 2018 • 6:00–10:00 p.m.

In a pickle over preservation techniques—for food, foodways, or ways of life? Follow kimchi fermentation at Pairings and archival films with Cinema Arts and delve into different strategies to safeguard today’s treasures for tomorrow.

Oct
12
Tactile Dome: Special Evening Hours

Friday, October 12, 2018 • 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. Take an interactive journey through total darkness during these special evening hours. 

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