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.)
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Yes - they stamp your hand and you can go in and out as much as you want the same day. We walked somewhere to get lunch and then came back and stayed until closing.
I believe they would but you would need to help them with some things or at least hold them up to participate. They would probably find it stimulating.
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The Exploratorium is fully wheelchair accessible. We can also lend wheelchairs to visitors who need them. We have tactile maps for blind and visually impaired visitors. You can...
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