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San Francisco: Exploratorium Daytime Admission

4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6
115 reviews
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San Francisco: Exploratorium Daytime Admission
4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6
115 reviews

Immerse yourself in a world of curiosity as you touch, tinker, and play with 700+ hands-on exhibits at San Francisco’s iconic Exploratorium with this full-day admission ticket.

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5
5 out of 5 stars
J
Julia – United States

The exhibits were so fun and dynamic! Some weren’t great for little kids. Maybe there’s a little kid area I didn’t know about? It was my first time.

5
5 out of 5 stars
V
Victor – United States

The grandchildren (ages 7 and 9) loved it. I think they tried everything.

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Highlights

  • Expand your mind with 700+ interactive exhibits for visitors of all ages.
  • Watch exhibits being prototyped, tested, and built in the open air Exhibit Shop
  • Enjoy a refreshing meal at Seaglass Restaurant with stunning Bay views.
  • Get hands-on, exploring and creating in the Tinkering Studio

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Discover a world of adventure with a full-day ticket to the iconic Exploratorium in San Francisco, the only place in the city where you can touch, tinker and play with 700+ interactive exhibits. The museum is conveniently located at Pier 15 between the historic Ferry Building and Pier 39 on the Embarcadero in San Francisco.

Perhaps the most experimental museum in the world, the Exploratorium explores the world via large-scale art installations, studies of microscopic life, motion, color and light installations, and much more. Spread across six indoor and outdoor expansive galleries, you can embrace the wild wonders of the world and beyond with exhibits that you can feel, play with, and manipulate. A learning lab for all ages, it’s the best place to immerse yourself in San Francisco’s innovative culture.

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  • General admission to the Exploratorium on date selected
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Pier 15 (Embarcadero at Green St) San Francisco, CA 94111

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4.6 /5
4.6 out of 5 stars

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Julia – United StatesJanuary 17, 2025 – Verified booking
The exhibits were so fun and dynamic! Some weren’t great for little kids. Maybe there’s a little kid area I didn’t know about? It was my first time.
5
5 out of 5 stars
V
Victor – United StatesJanuary 6, 2025 – Verified booking
The grandchildren (ages 7 and 9) loved it. I think they tried everything.
5
5 out of 5 stars
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Stewart – AustraliaMay 28, 2024 – Verified booking
There was only one issue: not enough time. I could spend days there. One feature I particularly enjoyed was many of the mechanical displays which you come across after entering had little to no didactic content; they were literally there for you to just explore. I also enjoyed how beautifully built some of the older machines were, from hard wood and iron. The areas were well organized into engaging the senses, and the staff were helpful. Of course, as you go deeper, the educational aspect is absolutely there. Great location, too. Loved it.

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