Exploratorium: Tickets

Exploratorium Tickets, Prices and Visitor Information

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What is Exploratorium in San Francisco?

• The Exploratorium is one of San Francisco’s most unique museums, combining science, art, and hands-on experimentation.
• Located at Pier 15 on the waterfront, it’s designed for visitors of all ages who want to explore, touch, and interact with over 600 immersive exhibits.
• Unlike traditional museums, the Exploratorium is entirely interactive. Every exhibit is designed to be touched, tested, and experienced, making it one of the most hands-on science museums in the world.

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Quick Information

• Exploratorium, Pier 15, Green Street, CA 94111, San Francisco
• Opening Hours: Monday: Closed | Tuesday - Saturday: 10:00 - 17:00 | Sunday 12:00 - 17:00
• Recommended Visit Duration: Most visitors spend between 2-4 hours at the Exploratorium, although science enthusiasts can easily spend half-a-day exploring all exhibits.
• Best For: Families, science enthusiasts and those looking for a fun and different activity.

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Exploratorium Ticket Options‍

DAYTIME Admission (Skip-the-line) Ticket - From $39.95

Best for: families and first-time visitors

• Exploratorium: Entry Ticket
• Best for families
• Indoor and outdoor galleries included
• Interactive science installations

AFTER DARK Thursdays 18+ (Skip-the-line) Tickets

Best for: Adults looking for a unique evening experience

• Exploratorium Adults (Thursday evening - 18:00 - 22:00)
• 18+ ONLY
• Interactive science installations
• Live music + bar access

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Is the Exploratorium worth visiting?

• Yes, especially if you enjoy interactive museums, science, or hands-on experiences.
• It’s one of the most engaging museums in the US and is suitable for both adults and children.
• Unlike traditional museums, the Exploratorium is built to be touched, tested, and explored. It turns science into play, making it one of the most engaging learning experiences in the world.

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Best time to visit Exploratorium?

• Weekday mornings are the quietest.
• Weekends and school holidays are the busiest, especially in the afternoon.

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About Exploratorium

San Francisco's Exploratorium at Pier 15 is a family friendly interactive science museum dedicated to hands-on learning and exploration in a fun way, so it really is a great place to spend time with the kids!

The museum blends science, art, and human perception via hundreds of exhibits that invite you to touch, experiment, and experience!

Its was founded by physicist Frank Oppenheimer (brother of J. Robert Oppenheimer of Manhattan Project fame), and its aim is to transform learning through curiosity and exploration and encourages you to get involved and most importantly, have fun!

Popular Exhibits

• Tactile Dome: Navigate through a dark maze purely by touch.
• Fog Bridge: An outdoor installation between two piers that envelops you in a mystical, foggy cloud.
• Tornado: Step into a special indoor version of a powerful natural vortex. 
• Freezing: Watch water freeze and see how it changes.
• Sunlight Painting: See how light changes colour!
• Earthquake: Make a miniature earthquake and see how it moves the seismograph.

The museum is simply full of fun for the whole family and a great way to spend the day!

Exploratorium Thursdays - ADULTS ONLY (18+)

Visit on Thursdays from 6PM until 10PM for fun at the weekly adults only event. Grab your friends, start with a drink at the bar, chill with the live music and then have fun with the interactive displays, including the pitch-black dome!

CLICK HERE to see the ADULTS ONLY TICKET OPTION.

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