Fisher Bay Observatory Gallery 6: Observing Landscapes
Uncover the history, geography, and ecology of the Bay Area.
Natural and human forces interact to create the dynamic landscape surrounding us. Learn to uncover the stories embedded in a place by directly observing the geography, history, and ecology of the San Francisco Bay region.
Gallery Highlights
Wired Pier Environmental Field Station
A collection of sensors around the Exploratorium, measuring and recording conditions in the environment.
Conversations About Landscape
Discussions about the issues shaping today’s urban and natural landscapes.
Library of Earth Anatomy
A collection of remarkable geological artifacts that invite and inspire us to see rocks in new ways.
Visualizing the Bay Area
Discover invisible processes unfolding across the Bay, the land, and the atmosphere.
Visiting Ships
The Exploratorium periodically hosts ocean research and exploration vessels at Pier 17.
