Outgoing
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Pier 15

Telegraph Hill

Rediscover your inner scientist at this sprawling playground of touchable exhibits, where everyday physics becomes pure magic through hands-on exploration. Adults take over Thursday nights for After Dark, when the 700+ experiments pair with cocktails and zero kids underfoot.

Hands-on science museum
Interactive exhibits
Adults-only evenings
Playful learning

Tips

⏰"Was there for 4 hours, didn't even get thru 1/3"
🍸After Dark is 18+ every Thursday evening
👐touch everything — that's the whole point

Pier 15

Pier 15, The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94111, USA

Upcoming at Pier 15

Saturday, Jun 13
Life in Space Festival

Life in Space Festival

June 13 at 11am

Step into the cosmos this opening weekend and hunt for alien life alongside real astronomers. The Exploratorium's new hands-on exhibition lets you explore sounds from other planets and discover what it might take to survive beyond Earth.

Thursday, Jun 18
Exploratorium After Dark

Exploratorium After Dark

June 18

Play with 650+ hands-on exhibits and a full bar at this adults-only science playground. Curiosity and cocktails make excellent companions.