Exploratorium
Science

Exploratorium

San Francisco, California

About

The Exploratorium on San Francisco's waterfront is a pioneering museum of science, art, and human perception that has inspired hands-on science education worldwide since its founding in 1969 by physicist Frank Oppenheimer. The museum houses over 650 interactive exhibits that invite visitors to explore the science behind everyday phenomena, and its approach to inquiry-based learning has influenced science museums around the world.

Highlights & Things Not to Miss

650+ Interactive Exhibits

Hands-on explorations of science and human perception

Tactile Dome

Pitch-dark sphere navigated entirely by touch

Tinkering Studio

Open workshop for building, making, and experimenting