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Exploratorium, San Francisco, CA

  • Address 3601 Lyon Street
    San Francisco, CA 94123
    United States
  • Phone number+1 415 561 0360
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  • Neighborhood : Marina
    http://www.exploratorium.edu/
  • Mon to Sun from 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM

Developed by physicist Frank Oppenheimer and opened in 1969, this innovative and interactive museum behind the Palace of Fine Arts is dedicated to art, science and human perception. The hands-on displays unveil the mysteries of science and language. The exhibits present theories simply and succinctly. For a different kind of hands-on experience, check out the tactile dome, a labyrinth of different textures that explorers negotiate in the dark. Seminars on quirky subjects are offered on weekends.

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TravelMuse Reviews ( 1 Review ) Top

Kevin

Worth the price of admission

(Rating: 4) by Kevin on June 15, 2008

The Exploratorium is not cheap but it's well worth the $15 - $20 ticket price. Kids of all ages (4-94) will love this place -- it's got something for everyone. Our kids love all the exhibits because they are hands-on. Plenty of parking too. Unusual, for SF!

yelp Reviews ( 73 Reviews see all ) Top

Patty P.

(Rating: 2.0) 

by Patty P. on November 2, 2009

My roommate is obsessed with the wave organ. He brings countless first dates here, claiming it "works like a charm". I had to check out this magical...

Caroline J.

(Rating: 4.0) 

by Caroline J. on October 15, 2009

To the east of the Golden Gate Bridge, past long lawns of green grass, yacht clubs, and pigeon filled piers sits a special San Francisco monument. A long...

YF S.

(Rating: 1.0) 

by YF S. on September 22, 2009

I visited this place on 16-Sep-2009 around 8:30 morning. It had no clean up or maintenance at all. It is dirty and smelly. Two guys finishing at the end of...

Trip Advisor Reviews ( 1 Review ) Top

“Everything was organic...”

 by  A TripAdvisor Contributor  on  2008-08-25

Everything was organic and made from scratch. We had the pizza and the veggie quesadillas which were quite good! more

Yahoo Travel Reviews ( 71 Reviews see all ) Top

Overcharged Under-Delivered

 by  The Indian Amricun  on  2008-09-13

I did not find the exploratorium worth the money they charge - $14. Also, make sure your kids are 10+ if you still insist to take your kids ou...

Must see for all ages

 by  april k  on  2008-05-21

LOVED this place. Want to go back to SF because of the exploratorium. Soo much to do and soo little time. Check it out. I talked to Califor...

Awesome Science

 by  A Yahoo! Contributor  on  2008-05-18

i couldnot get a full round and everything i spend long time to enjoy each of those science experience. Possible one of the best memories I ha...

we love this place!

 by  A Yahoo! Contributor  on  2008-03-11

Great for kids and childlike adults. Fascinating! I hadn't been here since the mid-90's and it really has morphed into a great place with a wid...

FUN FOR ALL AGES

 by  A Yahoo! Contributor  on  2008-02-09

You don't have to be a kid to enjoy this place. Set aside a good chunk of the day to "explore" everything, the activities are completely inter...

Must must see

 by  burntwinter  on  2007-11-25

First of all, set aside a full day for this place. We got there in the afternoon and only made it through about a third of the building becaus...

CitySearch Reviews ( 3 Reviews ) Top

Tactile Dome is super fun!

 by  urchinbiru  on  2006-12-17

For a fun, out of ordinary date, I went to the Tactile Dome and had a great time. I've been to the Exploratorium many times and always enjoyed ...

This Disneyland of science museums offers a wonderful collision of technology, nature and art.

 by  Contributor  on  2006-11-09

In ShortThis playground provides a fun, interactive way to learn about the mysteries of science. Part of the Palace of Fine Arts, it's also

fun for everyone of all ages

 by  hippocat  on  2002-07-23

the coolest place that blends math and science with fun. sometimes it's hard to wait for the little kids to get off the exhibit b/c you want t...

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