The Exploratorium is more than a museum—it’s a gateway to exploring science, art, and human perception with every visit. Let your curiosity roam through hundreds of exhibits, many focused …
The Exploratorium is more than a museum—it’s a gateway to exploring science, art, and human perception with every visit. Let your curiosity roam through hundreds of exhibits, many focused on noticing and observation, in six spacious indoor and outdoor galleries. You’ll find thoughtful safety protocols, our one-of-a-kind store, dining, and more at our beautiful San Francisco bayside location. The Exploratorium is rated #1 Museum in San Francisco on TripAdvisor, and named one of “The Ten Coolest Museums in the World" by the New York Times Magazine.
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Feb 22, 2023
My grandson enjoyed the museum so much, we left when they turned the lights off. The dissected cow eye kept his attention. Full review by melissabD2836JQ
Feb 4, 2023
I've been here back in the summertime of last year. Nothing to dislike about this place. I really liked to how colorful it was. Full review by 894marilyn
Jan 22, 2023
What a great find at Pier 15. I only wish we had more time to spend there. Interesting phenomenan like optical illusions and physics surprises. Full review by FloridaRsj
I bought a pass from Go City and plan to visit exploratorium on Dec 24th, do I have to make any advance reservation or can I just show my pass at the entrance?
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I think you can just show your pass at the entrance. I'd go to their website and see if there's any info. there.
Is there in and out privileges at the Exploratorium? (I know California Academy of Sciences does and it was nice to take a break outside for lunch as we spent almost all day in the museum.)
Yes! It’s for everybody. There is so much to do. You can touch and test everything. It’s an amazing place. The two year old won’t understand the things it’s playing with or looking at …
Yes! It’s for everybody. There is so much to do. You can touch and test everything. It’s an amazing place. The two year old won’t understand the things it’s playing with or looking at but who cares. The little one can walk around, there is so much space.
Not that I'm aware of. We got in on a City Pass that we purchased online at a huge savings for all the activities we did in San Francisco. I would call them and see if they ever offer …
Not that I'm aware of. We got in on a City Pass that we purchased online at a huge savings for all the activities we did in San Francisco. I would call them and see if they ever offer 'FREE' days.--Sometimes museums do that. I know there is an Asian museum there that is free the first Sunday of every month.
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