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. Th... More [+]
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GoPlanit Reviews for Exploratorium
great spot both for tourists and locals! the museum has all sorts of cool, interactive stuff for the family - definitely not a static "art/picture" type place. Go on a nice day to enjoy the huge grounds and beautiful structure as well
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This is a great place to go if you have folks who enjoy science and seeing some great demonstrations/exhibits that showcase scientific discoveries. Definitely a fun place to go with your family for a fun day out.
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External Reviews for Exploratorium
"We traveled there with our 6 and 9 year old and our 60-something parents. It was loads of fun for everyone. We went on Wednesday which is free. There were many school groups then but that didn't pr..." more
"Wow wow Wow. I have Never seen a Science Museum this good when I was There. I think this is the Top Science Museum I've visited In The United states or North America. I Loved Everything about this ..." more
"My kids (ages 8, 9, and 11) rate this as excellent.I thought it was just average.I guess it depends upon your perspective. We arrived on a rainy weekend and the place was crowded. It is basically s..." more
"The new geometry exhibit is well worth a special trip -- who knew climbing on and playing with shapes could teach kids and their care givers so much?! " more
"Our family spent an afternoon at The Exploratorium. The time went by sooo fast. The museum is the perfect family spot for exploring science and experience its wonder. All of us -- parents and child..." more
"Our teenage son went first to the magnets and then . . . My wife looked around and said "all the stuff i used to hate in high school science class" . . . I found the Cow's eye dissection and immedi..." more
"My 16 year old and I went to The Exploratorium after reading the rave reviews on TA and elsewhere and I have to be honest, we were disappointed. Unless your into science and how things work, then d..." more
"i just went there due to a raining day - and I was lucky! This museum is great, not only for kids. It makes a lot of fun to test some of the more than 200 experiments. Sometimes you can't understan..." more
"This museum has many different experiments that other science museums do not have.I have a nine and sixteen year old.We've been there twice.We are going again in a few weeks.We live in Nevada, ..." more
"My family just visited on a rainy Sunday in January. We arrived at noon - later than we'd hoped to - which meant parking was difficult to find (lots of cars competing for the same spot) and the lin..." more
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3601 Lyon StreetSan Francisco, CA, US
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(415) 561-0360
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Mon: Closed;
Tue-Sun: 10am-5pm
Tue-Sun: 10am-5pm
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