Exploratorium Museum: Interactive Science and Art

Experience the excitement of experimentation, the pleasure of discovery, and the power of play at the Exploratorium, an award-winning museum of science, art, and human perception in San Francisco.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Exploratorium - Kids and adults both will love the Exploratorium in San Francisco! This favorite family attraction boasts a convenient location along the Embarcadero waterfront, between Fisherman’s Wharf and the Ferry Building. Enjoy the vibrant bayside energy of Pier 15, and then head inside the museum with your all-day general admission ticket.
What's Included
  • Skip-the-line access
  • Daytime admission
  • Entry to the Exploratorium
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Tactile Dome experience
  • Viator ticket purchases cannot be applied to an annual membership at the museum.
  • After Dark - Thursday Evening Admission (Ages 18+ only)
Additional Information

Experience the Exploratorium, the award-winning museum of science, art, and human perception that’s dedicated to the excitement of experimentation, the pleasure of discovery, and the power of play. Indulge your curiosity in more than 700 interactive exhibits—indoors and out—and explore eye-opening ways to understand the world around you. Journey through…

Location
Exploratorium
Green St, Pier 15, The Embarcadero
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(164 Ratings)
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Francine_j
Aug 17, 2025
It's extremely crowded... - It's extremely crowded but has a lot of fun activities for kids. The viewing deck has an amazing view if the water, which was full of ships.
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939joanc
Aug 1, 2025
Very good experience at the Exploratorium - The Exploratorium was super interesting and fun! Good for all ages and interests. Lots of interactive experiences and definitely educational as well. We enjoyed it!
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Debra
Jul 30, 2025
Awesome! An all day experience if you're of a curious mind. - I was there 4.5 hrs and didn't even finish the first floor. I ate an expensive lunch, then realized there were outdoor experiences as well!
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Jayden
Jul 20, 2025
Great place! - Great place! I took the MUNI there and since it was near the pier, I went there and grabbed a quick lunch after heading to all of the exhibits available at the Exploratorium.
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Hardeep_g
Jul 17, 2025
Amazing experience at the San Francisco Exploratorium! - My daughter absolutely loved all the hands-on exhibits—there’s so much to explore and learn. Her favorite by far was the Tactile Dome (requires separate tickets), which was a unique and exciting sensory adventure. Highly recommend for curious kids.
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Angela_r
Jul 6, 2025
Massive learning experience for all ages and fun! - Plan on a full day! Food was expensive but you can leave to eat at other places and return with a hand stamp😀!! I’m 75 and I enjoyed the frequent benches for resting a bit to observe all ages at intellectual play. Thanks Is staff was marvelous!
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Sarah_g
Apr 14, 2025
Start with the left wing... - Start with the left wing and then go through the right wing to the exit. This helps with reducing the amount of walking you will have to do
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Jaydenw816
Apr 12, 2025
Have fun in the Exploratorium - There were many exhibits to go to, and it was overall very fun. There were outdoor exhibits. There were many different types of things to see, and there were many explanations.
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Ashlee_k
Aug 17, 2025
Very well set out... - Very well set out exhibition. It is extremely busy and lots of children (some rude and pushing in) but thoroughly enjoyable to have a hands on experience of all things science.
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Riley_f
Apr 18, 2025
Dont get akip the line - It was only to skip the getting in line which there was none. So we paid for nothing. No lines and paid extra
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From $40
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).