Exploratorium, Science museum at Pier 15, San Francisco, US
The Exploratorium features over 600 interactive exhibits that demonstrate scientific principles through physical experiments, optical illusions, and mechanical demonstrations.
Physics professor Frank Oppenheimer established the Exploratorium in 1969 at the Palace of Fine Arts before its relocation to Pier 15 in 2013.
The museum transforms scientific education by encouraging direct interaction with exhibits, making complex concepts accessible to visitors from different backgrounds and age groups.
Visitors can reach the museum by taking the streetcar F line to Pier 15, with operating hours from Tuesday through Sunday between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
The Tactile Dome exhibit requires visitors to navigate through a completely dark space using only their sense of touch to find their way.
Location: San Francisco
Inception: 1969
Founders: Frank Oppenheimer
Official opening: 1969
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Address: Pier 15 Embarcadero at, Green St, San Francisco, CA 94111, USA 94111 San Francisco
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-17:00; June 19 - September 4 Monday-Sunday 10:00-17:00, Friday 10:00-21:00
Phone: +14155284444
Website: http://exploratorium.edu
GPS coordinates: 37.80091,-122.39852
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:55
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