OverviewReviewsWin PrizesDetailsNearby
Share to
Show all
Exploratorium
5.8
4.7/5
166 reviews
based on 3,622 reviews
No. 14 of Best Things to Do in San FranciscoOpening hours of Exploratorium
Admission restrictions
Recommended sightseeing time: 3–5 hours
Address:
Pier 15 Embarcadero at, Green St, San Francisco, CA 94111, United States
Map
Phone:Ticket inquiry: +1-415-5284444
Exploratorium attraction highlights
Some information may have been translated by Google Translate
The Exploratorium is a museum in San Francisco that combines science, art and multimedia presentations in order to promote public understanding of scientific and natural phenomena. The museum has over four hundred exhibitions on display at any one time and over seven hundred total. Most of these were designed by in-house engineers and educators. Extremely popular as a children's activity, the Exploratorium has much to offer for adults as well, and is a great place to visit when in San Francisco.
Surrounding area map of Exploratorium
Trip.com picks
Popular San Francisco Tours
Best San Francisco Experiences
From SF: Yosemite Day Trip with Giant Sequoias Hike & PickupFrom San Francisco: The Ultimate Napa and Sonoma Wine TourSan Francisco: 1-Day Hop-on Hop-off Bus + Bay CruiseSan Francisco: Alcatraz Island Entry + Small Group City TourMonterey and Carmel TourYosemite Day TourSan Francisco: Ghosts, Boos and Booze Haunted Pub CrawlSan Francisco CityPASS: Admission to 4 Top AttractionsSan Francisco: Alcatraz Island & Historic Chinatown Tourde Young Museum General Admission TicketLombard Street + Fisherman's Wharf + Alcatraz Island + Golden Gate Bridge + Palace of Fine Arts 1-day tourSan Francisco: Local Distillery Cocktail Making Class1-day tour to the Golden Gate Bridge, Muir Woods National Monument and Muir Beach Overlook | Admission ticket not includedSan Francisco Stanford university + Silicon valley + Fisherman's wharf + Golden Gate bridge Filoli Historic House and Garden Entry Ticket
San Francisco Flight ExperienceSan Francisco TransportationSan Francisco Group ToursSan Francisco City PassSan Francisco Airport ServicesSan Francisco Visa Application ServicesSan Francisco Cultural ExperienceSan Francisco Day ToursSan Francisco ActivitiesSan Francisco Spa & MassageSan Francisco Restaurant DiscountsSan Francisco Connectivity SolutionsSan Francisco Yacht CharterWellness & Spa in San FranciscoSan Francisco Travel ServicesMore recommendations
Popular Types of Attractions in San Francisco
Nature and wildlife | Natural scenery | Beaches and shores | Mountain climbing | Historical attractions | Exhibitions & events | Performances | Concerts | Sightseeing tours | Night view | Boat tour | Cultural institutions | Themed exhibition halls | Museums | Science & technology museums | Leisure activities | Farms and pastures | Camping and campsites | Spa/massage | Outdoor activities | Mountain climbing | Cycling | Hiking | Parks | Water sports
Popular Restaurants in San Francisco
Quince | Z & Y Restaurant | Acquerello | State Bird Provisions | Atelier Crenn | Sons & Daughters | Benu | In-N-Out Burger | R & G Lounge | Gary Danko | Lazy Bear | Golden Star Vietnamese Restaurant | Chapeau | Marlowe | CALIFORNIOS | Birdsong | The Palm Court at RH San Francisco | SPQR | Super Duper Burgers | Souvla | Spruce | Dragon Beaux | Izakaya Sozai | Mister Jiu's | Hog Island Oyster Co. | Saint Frank Coffee | Tropisueno | Anchor Oyster Bar | Omakase | Burma Superstar
Recommended attractions at popular destinations
Popular Attractions in Bangkok | Popular Attractions in City of Manila | Popular Attractions in Tokyo | Popular Attractions in Taipei | Popular Attractions in Hong Kong | Popular Attractions in Seoul | Popular Attractions in Kuala Lumpur | Popular Attractions in Los Angeles | Popular Attractions in Shanghai | Popular Attractions in New York | Popular Attractions in Shenzhen | Popular Attractions in Osaka | Popular Attractions in Singapore | Popular Attractions in London | Popular Attractions in Guangzhou | Popular Attractions in San Francisco | Popular Attractions in Beijing | Popular Attractions in Macau | Popular Attractions in Bali | Popular Attractions in Jakarta | Popular Attractions in Paris | Popular Attractions in Ho Chi Minh City | Popular Attractions in Istanbul | Popular Attractions in Phuket | Popular Attractions in Chicago | Popular Attractions in Seattle | Popular Attractions in Toronto | Popular Attractions in Orlando | Popular Attractions in Cebu | Popular Attractions in Chiang Mai
Popular Ranked Lists
Top 50 Global Traveller-Picked Restaurants in Wuhan | Top 10 Global Traveller-Picked Attractions in Dujiangyan | Top 50 Global Traveller-Picked Restaurants in Urumqi | Top 50 Global Traveller-Picked Hotels in Chengdu | Top 50 Global Traveller-Picked Restaurants in Yantai | Top 10 Global Traveller-Picked Attractions in Zhongshan | Top 20 Global Traveller-Picked Attractions in Shenyang | Top 50 Global Traveller-Picked Restaurants in Shangri-La | Top 20 Global Traveller-Picked Attractions in Luoyang | Top 50 Global Traveller-Picked Restaurants in Ningbo | Popular Premium Hotels in Taining | Top 50 Global Traveller-Picked Restaurants in Suzhou | Top 10 Global Traveller-Picked Attractions in Jiuzhaigou | Top 50 Global Traveller-Picked Restaurants in Zhongshan | Top 50 Global Traveller-Picked Restaurants in Foshan | Top 20 Global Traveller-Picked Hotels in Wuhan | Top 20 Global Traveller-Picked Attractions in Foshan | Top 50 Global Traveller-Picked Attractions in Qingdao | Top 50 Global Traveller-Picked Attractions in Harbin | Top 10 Global Traveller-Picked Attractions in Shangri-La | Top 50 Global Traveller-Picked Restaurants in Chongqing | Top 50 Global Traveller-Picked Restaurants in Nanjing | Top 50 Global Traveller-Picked Restaurants in Shenyang | Top 20 Global Traveller-Picked Hotels in Dali City | Top 10 Global Traveller-Picked Attractions in Changchun | Popular Premium Hotels in Zizhong | Popular Premium Hotels in Xiangning | Top 50 Global Traveller-Picked Hotels in Xi'an | Top 10 Global Traveller-Picked Attractions in Leshan | Top 10 Premium Hotels in Taoyuan
Popular Trip Moments
Hearst Castle: A fairy-tale experience | California Highway 1 is absolutely stunning! | 3-day road trip guide | Staying at a jujube forest homestay in Leling, I found clarity under the ancient trees | So the filming locations for "The Southern Files" are all based on real-life places ❓❗ | Just back from San Francisco, I really don't recommend visiting in September–October | 3-day summer US trip guide | Ripped off for 7 days and lost 5 pounds! A painful guide to avoiding US travel traps!!! | San Francisco Coastal Guide | 9 Destinations Within Easy Reach | 7-day US holiday guide for lazy travelers—save this now | Must-read guide for a summer multi-country family trip to the US and beyond | Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park | 7-Day Summer US Trip: A Ready-to-Use Itinerary | Back from San Francisco | September–October is the peak season: real, hard-earned experience | 18-day US trip: copy this itinerary directly | 9-Day US Summer Vacation Guide + Lazy Planner | Shopping at malls is like traveling the world 🌏🗺️🧳 Thailand Terminal 21 | Carmel-by-the-Sea — The American Town Where Storybook Cottages Meet the Pacific and Artists Found Th | Why you rarely see US travel posts on social media | Save these travel tips | 3-day US trip guide for 2k per person | Located at 37° North Latitude, this apartment where you can relax and watch the sea cured my mental burnout! | 10 days in the US that made me question everything—back with an angry guide on how to avoid the traps!!! | I've been to the US 6 times! Here's my ultimate guide to avoiding pitfalls after learning the hard way | San Francisco Stroll | Leave your romance in this city of ups and downs | Customized private car tour for a full California experience! Round-trip from San Francisco with a Chinese-speaking driver-guide | Ålesund Landmark & Viral Slope | Monterey Bay Aquarium | 13-day US trip guide: The ultimate cheat sheet for stress-free travel | RM1830 to USA?! 😱 Time to make your American Dreams come true! | This trip through the American Northwest took us north from San Francisco and the Oregon coast to Seattle, offering diverse mountain and coastal landscapes and unique urban charm. | 8-day US guide for beginners—just follow this itinerary
More Things To Do in San Francisco
Yosemite National Park + giant sequoias 1-day tour (departing from San Francisco) | Go City: San Francisco Explorer Pass (Discover over 30 top attractions | Aquarium of the Bay, The Walt Disney Family Museum & more) | San Francisco: Guided Muir Woods Tour with Roundtrip Journey | Big Bus Tours San Francisco | San Francisco round-trip Napa Valley and Sonoma famous winery wine tasting sightseeing 1-day tour (wine tasting fee included) | San Francisco, Aquarium of the Bay General Admission Ticket | Inside Alcatraz and Golden Gate Bridge Bay Cruise | 1-day join-in tour to Yosemite National Park & Sequoia National Park with round-trip from San Francisco | Legion of Honor Museum General Admission Ticket | San Francisco Bay Sunset & City Lights Cruise | San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA): Entry Ticket | Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Day Tour from San Francisco w Pickup | Alcatraz City Cruises: Official Alcatraz Island Admission Ticket + City Guide | Golden Gate Bridge Guided E-Bike Tour with Lunch at Local Hotspot | San Francisco's only Full city 1 Day Hop on Hop off Bus tour | San Francisco's Wild Side, Ecotour With Meteorologist | San Francisco: Hop-on Hop-off Downtown City Tour | 1-day tour to roaring camp + Santa Cruz harbor | Admission ticket not included | San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge + Filoli Historic House & Garden + Stanford University + Half Moon Bay State Beach 1-day tour | San Francisco CityPASS City Pass | Tour the San Francisco Bay by Kayak or Paddle Board! | Muir Woods and Sausalito with Bay Cruise | San Francisco: Exclusive Bike, Beer, and Boat Tour | Yosemite National Park Day Tour | 2 Day Hop-On Hop-Off & Night Tour | San Francisco: San Francisco Evening Bus Tour (all 20 stops, 4pm start) | San Francisco: Whales of the Bay Cruise | San Francisco: Private Airplane Tour at Night | San Francisco: North Beach Curated Multi-Course Foodie Tour | PIER 39 Thrill Explorer: Flyer, 7D, Laser Maze & VR
Some content is uploaded by users, and specific information is subject to actual conditions
Other visitors' reviews of Exploratorium
Show More ReviewsExploratorium exceeded our expectations. Almost all parts were interactive! We loved seeing each exhibit and we had fun trying out all the activities. We could've easily spent the 6 hours or more inside. Visiting on a weekday afternoon was a good choice. It wasn't crowded and we didn't have to wait. We also enjoyed the cafe.We spent 4 hours visiting this museum. It was a really good experience.