Exploratorium
The Exploratorium is far more than a museum; it's a unique place where both adults and children alike can explore the world and have fun through science.
In the year 2013, the museum moved to its new home at the Embarcadero and gained more attractions in the process.
Attractions
The Exploratorium has more than 600 attractions divided into different sections. You can find out how cars work, learn about how insects live, discover how much noise you make when you walk or even how meteorological phenomena happen.
One of the major changes since the Exploratorium was reopened is that it's now home to the Fisher Bay Observatory, a glass gallery where you can watch things happening in real-time, such as the clouds and the tide.
If you want to learn more, there are young student guides that will tell you about what you're seeing.
Since 2013, the Exploratorium has been located on piers 15 and 17 on the Embarcadero; these are two historic constructions that have maintained many of their original elements.
Interestingly, thanks to solar panels, this museum produces more energy than it consumes
Fun for Hours
The hundreds of experiments that you'll find at the Exploratorium will keep you entertained for hours. In fact, if you visit you'll spend at least an entire morning here, if not longer!
Schedule
Tuesday to Sunday: 10 am - 5 pm.
Thursday afternoons (exclusively for over 18s): 6 - 10 pm.
Price
Adults: US$ 39.95
Seniors, students, and children between 4 and 17 years old: US$ 29.95
Children under 4 years old: free
City Pass: free
Go San Francisco Card: free
Transport
Streetcars: line F.
Bus: lines 2,6,14,21 and 31.
MUNI subway: lines J, K, L, M, T and N (Embarcadero stop).
Nearby places
Little Italy San Francisco (1.1 km) Chinatown (1.1 km) Aquarium of the Bay (1.3 km) Cable Car Museum (1.3 km) Cartoon Art Museum (1.6 km)
