Exploratorium Tickets (General Admission)

Your experience

The Exploratorium offers an innovative collection of over 600 exhibits, with a quarter developed specifically for this location. You can explore 6 distinct galleries, each designed to engage with different scientific concepts, from human perception to life sciences. The exhibits cover a wide range of topics, including physics, the local environment, and human behavior. Many are interactive, allowing guests to engage in hands-on experiences that make science and art come alive.

Immersive galleries & hands-on learning

Each gallery provides a focused learning environment. Gallery 1 delves into human behavior and perception with exhibits like All Eyes on Me and the pitch-black Tactile Dome, while Gallery 2 encourages creativity and tinkering with stop-motion animation stations and the intricate Rolling Through the Bay sculpture. In Gallery 3, visitors explore the physics of light and sound through classic exhibits like Bright Black, while Gallery 4 highlights the life sciences with live biological displays, including the Bacteriopolis and a live chicken embryo exhibit.

Real-time observation & outdoor exploration

The experience extends beyond the museum's walls. Gallery 5’s outdoor exhibits allow visitors to interact with the natural environment, with installations like the Fog Bridge, which creates periodic bursts of fog. At the Bay Observatory in Gallery 6, you can witness exhibits like Sky Theater and Oculus Table. This blend of interactive exhibits, and scientific discovery, makes the Exploratorium a dynamic destination for all ages.

Know before you go

Accessibility

• Your service animals and pets are welcome at the venue.

• This experience is wheelchair accessible.

Explore, learn, and be amazed at San Francisco's Exploratorium. More than a museum, it's an educational adventure for the whole family. Dive into interactive exhibits, from tornado simulations to oversized mirrors. At night, join the excitement with over 650 hands-on exhibits, themed nights, and adult-friendly fun. Grab a drink, conquer the pitch-black dome, and explore the extraordinary, even sipping from a quirky toilet fountain.