Experience the excitement of experimentation, the pleasure of discovery, and the power of play at the Exploratorium, an award-winning museum of science, art, and human perception in San Francisco.
- Exploratorium - Kids and adults both will love the Exploratorium in San Francisco! This favorite family attraction boasts a convenient location along the Embarcadero waterfront, between Fisherman’s Wharf and the Ferry Building. Enjoy the vibrant bayside energy of Pier 15, and then head inside the museum with your all-day general admission ticket.
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- Daytime admission to the Exploratorium
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Tactile Dome experience
- Viator ticket purchases cannot be applied to an annual membership at the museum.
- After Dark - Thursday Evening Admission (Ages 18+ only)
Experience the Exploratorium, the award-winning museum of science, art, and human perception that’s dedicated to the excitement of experimentation, the pleasure of discovery, and the power of play. Indulge your curiosity in more than 700 interactive exhibits—indoors and out—and explore eye-opening ways to understand the world around you. Journey through total darkness in our twisting, turning, world-famous Tactile Dome. There’s also a unique museum store plus two delicious places to eat: the Seaglass restaurant, which has a stunning Bay view, and the Seismic Joint Cafe (hours vary). Located at Pier 15 along San Francisco’s Embarcadero between Pier 39 and the Ferry Building, the Exploratorium is easy to get to by public transportation plus there’s parking nearby.
- All exhibition spaces, the Store, dining areas, and all public restrooms are wheelchair and stroller accessible.
- A limited number of wheelchairs and strollers are available for loan, free of charge. They are located at the Info Desk on a first-come first-serve basis.
- Guide dogs and other certified assistance animals are welcome
- Tactile maps for blind and visually impaired visitors are available upon request.
- Coin-operated lockers are located just past Ticketing and the Info desk
- Complimentary museum maps are available in English, Spanish, French, Italian, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, German, Portuguese, Arabic, Japanese, Korean and Filipino.
- Free admission for children ages 3 and under
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.