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Visit the Tactile Dome

Tactile Dome
Visit the Tactile Dome

Journey through total darkness in this twisting, turning, tactile sculpture. Walk, crawl, climb, and slide your way through a wonderland of textures using only your sense of touch as a guide.

 

 

Experience the Tactile Dome
Experience the Tactile Dome
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Awaken Your Sense of Smell
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Explore Your Sense of Touch
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Discover Your Sense of Adventure

Purchasing Tickets


Reservations are required and advance tickets are strongly recommended.

  • Advance tickets can be purchased by phone for all sessions by calling 415.528.4444 (option 5).
  • Tickets can be purchased on-site at Ticketing and the Information Desk during open hours. 
  • Tickets are nonrefundable and nontransferable to another person, date, or time. 

 

Buy Tickets by Phone

Call to Reserve: (415) 528.4444 (option 5)

Important to Note Before Your Visit

Due to the nature of this experience, certain restrictions apply. Children must be at least seven years old to participate. Guests who are afraid of the dark; claustrophobic; have back, neck, or knee injuries; or are in their third trimester of pregnancy should not participate. Guests wearing casts are prohibited. Also, please wear comfortable clothes.

Cost

In addition to the cost of museum admission, Tactile Dome tickets are $15.95 and $12.95 for members.

 

Hours

Daytime Hours

10:15 a.m.
11:15 a.m.
12:15 p.m.
1:15 p.m.
2:15 p.m.
3:15 p.m.
4:15 p.m.

After Dark Hours

6:15 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:45 p.m.
8:30 p.m.
9:15 p.m.

Accessibility


The Tactile Dome provides a unique perceptual experience as you travel through a series of various textures in total darkness. A portion of the Tactile Dome is wheelchair accessible. Traversing the entire exhibit requires the ability to crawl, climb, and slide. Visitors with adequate upper-body strength to perform those moves are welcome to enjoy the full experience. Sign language interpreters or other necessary attendants are admitted free of charge, but advance notice must be given if they accompany a party.