Experience the Exploratorium at Pier 15
Pier 15
(Embarcadero @ Green St.)
San Francisco, CA 94111
Directions & Parking
We are closed today.
Regular Hours
Tuesday–Sunday: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Thursday Evening (18+): 6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Monday: Closed except select Monday holidays.
Special summer hours: We will be open every day in June, July, and August—and until 10:00 p.m. (all ages) on Fridays.
What's Going On?
May Is for Members
May 2016
May is Member Appreciation Month at the Exploratorium. Enjoy exclusive, member-only benefits all month long.
After Dark
Thursday, May 19, 2016 • 6:00–10:00 p.m.
Learn how science is used—and misused—in legal decision-making with David Faigman, host of In the Balance: Autonomy on Endless Trial. Or come be in your elements at Everything Matters: Silicon with Exploratorium host and scientific raconteur Ron Hipschman.
Tactile Dome: Special Evening Hours
Friday, May 20, 2016 • 6:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
The museum closes at 5:00 p.m. today, but the after-hours interactive fun continues in our Tactile Dome. Take an interactive journey through total darkness during these special evening hours.
Oceans of Carbon
Understanding the Oceans’ Changing Chemistry along the West Coast
Saturday, May 21, 2016 • 2:00 p.m.
Join scientists from an oceanic research vessel to hear about their ongoing studies of the acidification of the Pacific Ocean, and the impact that change is having on marine life.
Full-Spectrum Science with Ron Hipschman
Sunday, May 22, 2016 • 1:00 and 3:00 p.m.
What is sound? How high a pitch can you hear? Can two sounds add up to no sound? Explore these questions and more in this resonant presentation.
More to Explore
The Exploratorium isn't just a museum; it's an ongoing exploration of science, art and human perception—a vast collection of online experiences that feed your curiosity.
Featured Video
Strandbeests Have Arrived
Experience Strandbeest: The Dream Machines of Theo Jansen. On tour for the first time in North America, Dutch artist Theo Jansen’s strandbeests—or “beach animals”—are kinetic sculptures that blur the lines between art, machine, and life.
Curious? There’s an App for That
If you haven’t yet downloaded our free apps, then you’re in for a surprise—actually, loads of them.
Science Snacks
Low-cost, teacher-tested activities for the classroom and the curious.
Science of Sharing Educator Activities
Use these activities in your classroom or after-school program to explore the ideas behind Science of Sharing. Minimal setup and materials required.
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