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Exploratorium

When
Visit on your scheduleTuesday–Saturday 10:00 am–5:00 pm; Sunday 12:00 pm–5:00 pm (members/donors 10:00 am–noon); Monday closed; Thursday 6:00–10:00 pm ages 18+
Where
ExploratoriumPier 15, Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94111Open in Google Maps ↗
Ages
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Cost
Adults (18–64) $39.95; Youth (4–17) / Seniors (65+) / People with Disabilities / Teachers / Students $29.95; Children (3 & under) and Daytime Members listed without a printed amount in the captured table; California Public School Teachers FREE (apply); Tactile Dome $15.95 extra (Members $12.95); After Dark (18+) $22.95
Organizer
Exploratorium

The Exploratorium is a hands-on museum of science, art and human perception on Pier 15 along San Francisco's Embarcadero, with hundreds of interactive exhibits indoors and on the outdoor Bay walk. Museum hours: Tuesday–Saturday 10:00 am–5:00 pm; Sunday 12:00 pm–5:00 pm (10:00 am to noon on Sundays is reserved for daytime members and donors); closed Monday; After Dark on Thursday nights 6:00–10:00 pm is for ages 18+. Daytime tickets: Adults (18–64) $39.95; Youth (4–17), Seniors (65+), People with Disabilities, Teachers and Students $29.95; Children (3 & under) and Daytime Members are listed in the price table; California public school teachers can apply for free admission. The Tactile Dome costs $15.95 (members $12.95) in addition. Tickets are nonrefundable and nontransferable. Regular hours are subject to change; check special hours before visiting.

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