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Exploratorium at Pier 15
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Looking to engage little or big minds? Put the Exploratorium at the top of your list.
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4.4Super informative while also being incredibly fun, it was an awesome time.
Dec 6, 2025This attraction is fantastic value for money and very educational.
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Overview
It’s the only place in San Francisco to touch, tinker, and play with hundreds of interactive exhibits.
From large-scale outdoor art installations to explorations of microscopic life in the Bay, they embrace the wild wonder at the intersection of science and art. You will dance with your own shadow, touch a tornado, stop time, start a conversation, capture a wave and more at this inspirational and educational museum. Best described as a learning laboratory for all ages, the Exploratorium at Pier 15 encourages independent thinking and curious minds.
Exploratorium at Pier 15 San Francisco highlights
All Eyes On Me
See your eyes swirl in front of you with a parabolic mirror.
Anti-Gravity Mirror
Get creative with your reflection and fly, climb, and swim.
Bacteriopolis
This living terrarium of bacteria will challenge your biology knowledge to the max.
Tornado
Step into an indoor version of a powerful natural vortex.
What's included
Includes access to the Exploratorium at Pier 15 exhibits.
Not valid for the After Dark Tickets
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Embarcadero at Green Street, San Francisco, USStandard opening hours
Upcoming schedule changes
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For more information, visit the Exploratorium at Pier 15 website.
very Interesting
Holly, Iowa Girl ·Definitely kids under 10 and sections for kids over 10.
Viaje en familia
Sonia A ·El Exploratorium fue una de las actividades que más nos gustó de San Francisco. Es un museo completamente interactivo, con muchísimas cosas para experimentar, tocar, probar y descubrir. Al niño le encantó porque puede participar de verdad: tocar, experimentar, investigar y probar todo tipo de cosas. Es súper interactivo y está lleno de familias y niños. Aquí pueden tocar y experimentar tranquilamente, que es precisamente lo que más les gusta. El canje con Go City es súper fácil y rápido. Simplemente presentas tu pase en la zona donde se compran los tickets, te hacen el canje y entras directamente. Sin complicaciones y muy sencillo. Se lo pasó en grande y, de hecho, no se quería ir. Creo que fue una de las actividades que más le gustaron de todo San Francisco. Una experiencia súper bonita, entretenida y muy recomendable para hacer en familia.
Fantastic value, I just wish I had more play time!
Kev - UK ·This attraction is fantastic value for money and very educational. There is so much scientific equipment to look at and play with. My only issue was that I was on a tight deadline that day with other things I had booked. This is well worth doing, especially if you have kids, just make sure you have plenty of time. The hour I put aside was not enough time.
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Claudia ·Interessant, jedoch für mich zuviele Kinder und zu laut.
Definitely explore the Exploratorium!
Alexa Michael ·The Exploratorium is a unique and thought-provoking attraction, even to non-scentists like myself. I like the way it is very interactive and you can take part in the different experiments. It's ideal for children but also fascinating for adults. I just wish I had had a little more time.
Love it
New visitor ·Lots of exhibits, maintained super well. Next to the pacific ocean
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