Exploratorium

Exploratorium    

www.exploratorium.edu
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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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Jul 7, 2025
Former elementary school teacher who remembers better days after many field trips to visit- for this tired attraction. The old location was better. Many exhibits are more adult/older child oriented a…Full review by Msmissy406
May 8, 2025
We got entry with our city pass, for families with inquisitive children who like to get hands on with exhibits and science type activities it is worth a visit. With the city pass head to the ticket …Full review by ken_murray1975
Jan 27, 2025
An amazing interactive exhibition for kids and adults alike. It's an interesting learning experience, with six key areas to explore, each with dozens of experiments and experiences to play and take …Full review by EcoBean
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Museum of Science, Technology, and Arts
The Exploratorium is a museum of science, technology, and arts in San Francisco. Characterized as "a mad scientist's penny arc…
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This eye-popping art and science museum mesmerizes kids and adults alike. Reopened after massive renovations at Pier 15 in 2013, t…
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I bought a pass from Go City and plan to visit exploratorium on Dec 24th, do I have to make any advance reservation or …
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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.
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Answer by Maria A · Mar 13, 2024
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Is there in and out privileges at the Exploratorium? (I know California Academy of Sciences does and it was nice to …
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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, there are in and out privileges. It can get a bit overwhelming and taking a break to view the bay outside is recommended.
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Would a two year old find this interesting?
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There will be some items for a two year old. It can be crowded in the narrow walkways. I would recommend the Bay Area Discovery Museum (North of Golden Gate) and/or the …
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There will be some items for a two year old. It can be crowded in the narrow walkways. I would recommend the Bay Area Discovery Museum (North of Golden Gate) and/or the Children’s Discovery Museum in San Jose. Great places for 2-3 year olds.
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Would a 16 year old girl find this too childish?
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Not at all ! There were quite a few teenagers there.
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Can you get in free?
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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 …
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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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What about accessibility?
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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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