Exploratorium

• Investigate forces shaping the City, Bay, and region in the spacious Outdoor Gallery. Walk on a fog bridge, watch shifting winds and tides, reveal hidden life, observe human behavior, and find new ways to notice the places we inhabit.
• Humans think, feel, and interact, and these phenomena are all open to scientific investigation and creative exploration. Explore the West Gallery, where you and others are the exhibits—play with social interactions, observe others, and contribute your reflections.
• Experiment with light, mind-bending mirrors, bubbles, and more in the expansive Central Gallery.
• Examine life at different scales—from tiny microbes to the interconnected ecosystems of the Bay—in the East Gallery.
• Experiment with the sights, sounds, and experiences of perception in the Central Gallery.
• Examine life at different scales—from tiny microbes to the interconnected ecosystems of the bay—in the East Gallery.
• Enjoy breathtaking views of the City and Bay as you investigate the geography, history, and ecology of the region in the spectacular glass-and-steel Bay Observatory.
• Investigate mechanical contraptions and explore your creativity with the Tinkering Studio.
• Don't miss the beating heart of the Exploratorium, the Exploratorium exhibit shop—it's open to the museum, so you can see what we're up to. Get a closer look at the place where our exhibits are dreamed up, prototyped, tested, fiddled with, tested some more, and eventually built and maintained, and see what it's like to work a day in the shop.

Tips

• Adults (18+) don't miss Exploratorium After Dark, an evening series that mixes conversation with innovative science and art events; Every Thursday, 6-10pm.
• For everything you need to know to plan your visit, click here.

Amenities

• Dining: Food and beverages are available on-site and must be consumed in designated areas.
• Gift Shops: The Exploratorium Store

Visitor Safety

• The Exploratorium has safety protocols in place to ensure a safe environment for its guests and staff; learn more on their website.

Best Time to Visit

• Crowds tend to be lighter on weekday afternoons and Thursday evenings.

Accessibility

• Exhibition spaces, store, café, and all public restrooms wheelchair accessible. Wheelchairs available for no charge. Service animals welcome. More information available here.

Parking/Transporation

• Click here for information on parking, transportation and directions.

Reservations may be required at attractions. For some attractions, you can make reservations through the CityPASS® Travel Guide, and for others, we provide instructions on how you can reserve a time directly with the attraction. You can find reservation details as well as other helpful information for planning your attraction visits, such as entry information, what's included with CityPASS® tickets, attraction hours and locations, and more, using the link below.

During busy times such as summer, spring break, and holidays, it’s especially important to plan ahead and make any necessary reservations. Rarely, attractions may sell out on busy days. If you have a narrow timeframe in which you want to visit a particular attraction, please contact CityPASS® Customer Care to check availability.

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