📜 The Exploratorium is a public learning laboratory at Pier 15 in San Francisco, offering over 700 interactive exhibits exploring science, art, and human perception.
🔍 Rated the #1 museum in San Francisco, it's known for its hands-on, experiential approach.
🔬 Explore science, art, and human perception through interactive exhibits
🌉 Enjoy Bay views from the waterfront location
🌙 Experience adult-only "After Dark" evenings with special programming and drinks
💡 Visit a museum influential in experiential design
👨👩👧👦 Can be crowded with kids during daytime field trips
⚠️ Tactile Dome is not recommended for the claustrophobic or germophobic
🎟️ Reserve Tactile Dome tickets in advance, as it's an additional cost
🌃 Consider visiting during "After Dark" for an adult-focused experience
🅿️ Use parking code 4302100 for a discount at the Pier 15 lot
💰 Daytime: Adults $39.95, Youth/Seniors/Students/Teachers $29.95. After Dark (18+): $22.95. Tactile Dome: $15.95 (additional). Members/CA Public School Teachers/Children (3 & under) free.
🕒 Museum: Tuesday-Saturday 10:00 am–5:00 pm, Sunday 12:00 pm–5:00 pm (Members 10:00 am–Noon), Monday Closed. After Dark (18+): Thursday 6:00 pm–10:00 pm.
Discounted parking available at the Pier 15 lot with code 4302100.
Metered parking along the Embarcadero.
Lockers available inside the museum.
Accessible by Muni, BART, Ferry, Transbay Terminal, Caltrain, and bike.
Last updated 10 days ago
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