Exploratorium: Daytime Admission Ticket
Step inside a tornado and learn by playing with hundreds of interactive exhibits
- Exploratorium: Skip The Line Entry Ticket
- Museum map (available in English, Spanish, Traditional Chinese, Tagalog, Simplified Chinese & French)
Exploratorium Tickets and Information
- Exploratorium Address: Pier 15, Green Street, CA 94111, San Francisco
- Opening Hours: Monday: Closed | Tuesday - Saturday: 10:00 - 17:00 | Sunday 12:00 - 17:00
Is Exploratorium Worth Visiting
- It’s a family friendly fun museum to visit, so yes, in our opinion!
What You See At Exploratorium
- Enjoy activities
- Explore exhibits
- Watch videos
- FUN!
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About Exploratorium
San Francisco's Exploratorium at Pier 15 is a family friendly interactive science museum that is dedicated to hands-on learning and exploration in a fun way, so it really is a great place to spend time with the kids!
The museum blends science, art, and human perception via hundreds of exhibits that invite you to touch, experiment, and experience! The Exploratorium was founded by physicist Frank Oppenheimer (brother of J. Robert Oppenheimer of Manhattan Project fame), and its aim is to transform learning through curiosity and exploration and encourages you to get involved and most importantly, have fun!
Popular Exhibits At The Museum Include
- Tactile Dome: Where you have to navigate through a dark maze purely by touch!
- Distorted Room: Where illusions make people appear larger or smaller than they really are!
- Fog Bridge: An outdoor installation between two piers that envelops you in a mystical, foggy cloud!
- Cafe Wall Illusion: Are the tiles crooked or straight!?
- Tornado: Step into a special indoor version of a powerful natural vortex.
- Freezing: Watch water freeze and see how it changes!
- Sunlight Painting: See how light changes colour!
- Oversized Mirrors: Have fun at the distorted mirrors!
- Eggs: Use a microscope to see zebrafish eggs in detail!
- Earthquake: Make a miniature earthquake and see how it moves the seismograph!
The museum is simply full of fun for the whole family to enjoy and a great way to spend the day!
Exploratorium Thursdays - ADULTS ONLY (18+)
Visit the Exploratorium on Thursdays from 6PM until 10PM for fun at the weekly adults only events! Grab your friends, start with a drink at the bar, chill with the live music and then have fun with the interactive displays, including the pitch-black dome!
CLICK HERE to see the ADULTS ONLY TICKET OPTION.
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Exploratorium FAQs
- What is the Exploratorium in San Francisco?
- The Exploratorium is a hands-on science museum in San Francisco where you can explore science, art, and perception through fun and interactive exhibits!
- Is the Exploratorium in SF good for kids?
- Yes, it’s a family-friendly museum with interactive exhibits suitable for all ages, from young children to adults!
- What are some must-see exhibits at the Exploratorium?
- Popular exhibits include the Tactile Dome, Fog Bridge, and the Distorted Room!
- Is the Exploratorium wheelchair-accessible?
- Yes, the entire museum is accessible, with wheelchair rentals available on request.
- How long does it take to tour the Exploratorium?
- Plan for at least two to three hours, though some do spend most of the day exploring.
- Can you buy tickets for the Exploratorium online?
- Yes, it’s recommended to buy tickets online to avoid lines, especially on busy days! Click HERE for ticket options.
Exploratorium Fun Facts
- Brothers: The Exploratorium was founded by Frank Oppenheimer, the brother of J. Robert Oppenheimer, who led the Manhattan Project.
- Location: The museum is on the historic pier, Pier 15, so it offers amazing views of San Francisco Bay.
- World First: The Exploratorium was one of the first museums in the world to focus on interactive, hands-on exhibits!
- FOG: The museum’s Fog Bridge uses 800 nozzles to create a misty fog that shrouds the entire bridge!
- Adult Time: Every Thursday night, the museum hosts "After Dark," an adults-only event with cocktails and live performances!
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Tips for Visiting
- Book Tickets Online: Booking your tickets online is an easy and convenient way to get your tickets and can also help avoid the queues during peak summer months.
- Combination Tickets: Consider one of our great combination tickets giving you access to more than one attraction in SF! Click HERE for options that include the Exploratorium.
- Exploratorium After Dark Thursdays: For adults only (18+), visit on Thursdays after 6pm! Click HERE to see the ticket details.
How To Get There
- Exploratorium, Pier 15, Green St, CA 94111, San Francisco.
Opening Hours
- Monday: CLOSED
- Tuesday: 10:00 - 17:00
- Wednesday: 10:00 - 17:00
- Thursday: 10:00 - 17:00 (Adults Only: 18:00 - 22:00)
- Friday: 10:00 - 17:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:00
- Sunday: 12:00 - 17:00
