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Exploratorium General Admission Ticket

Overview
Experience the Exploratorium, an award-winning museum of science, art, and human perception that's dedicated to the excitement of experimentation, the pleasure of discovery, and the power of play. Indulge your curiosity in more than 600 interactive exhibits—indoors and out—and explore eye-opening ways to understand the world around you. There's also a unique museum store plus two delicious places to eat: the Seaglass restaurant, which has a stunning Bay view, and the Seismic Joint Cafe (hours vary). 

Located at Pier 15 along San Francisco's Embarcadero between Pier 39 and the Ferry Building, the Exploratorium is easy to get to by public transportation plus there's parking nearby.
City: San Francisco
Sun 23 Feb
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Starting at $39.95
Sun 23 Feb
Starting at $39.95
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What's Included
Daytime admission to the Exploratorium
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Meeting point
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Green St, Pier 15, The Embarcadero
The Exploratorium is using a timed entry ticketing system to reduce visitor density in the museum. To redeem your admission, simply arrive at the museum on the date that you wish to visit and present your Viator ticket(s) at the Ticket Desk to receive the next available timed entry ticket(s). Please note: there may be a wait to enter if the museum is at capacity. A limited number of walk-up entries are allotted in each 30-minute entry window throughout the day until 4:00 p.m.

NOTE: In accordance with the City of San Francisco Vaccine Requirement, proof of full COVID-19 vaccination and a valid photo ID are now required for all visitors ages 12+, without exception.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Additional Info
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • All exhibition spaces, the Store, dining areas, and all public restrooms are wheelchair and stroller accessible.
  • A limited number of wheelchairs and strollers are available for loan, free of charge. They are located at the Info Desk on a first-come first-serve basis.
  • Guide dogs and other certified assistance animals are welcome
  • Tactile maps for blind and visually impaired visitors are available upon request.
  • Coin-operated lockers are located just past Ticketing and the Info desk
  • Complimentary digital museum maps are available in English, Spanish, French, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, German and Filipino.
  • Free admission for children ages 3 and under
  • Masks and vaccinations are recommended
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitised between use
  • • Masks and vaccinations are recommended • 100% fresh air is filtered through our HVAC MERV 14 system. • The Tactile Dome is temporarily closed.
What To Expect
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Exploratorium
Kids and adults both will love the Exploratorium in San Francisco! This favorite family attraction boasts a convenient location along the Embarcadero waterfront, between Fisherman’s Wharf and the Ferry Building. Enjoy the vibrant bayside energy of Pier 15, and then head inside the museum with your all-day general admission ticket.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Reviews (87)
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W1792CTsusanp
Dec 2022
Contacted the Exploratorium to purchase a gift card for my son's family for Christmas. Customer service rep in the Exploratorium store could not have been nicer or more helpful! In assisting me - she went out of her way to provide a couple of other "specialty" items that I had asked for - to include with the gift card. She immediately shipped the items - and they arrived within the week. In today's fast-paced world, true Customer Service is very hard to come by. I would say that the Exploratorium has it in spades!!! Thank you for a job well done - thank you for a most positive experience.
Fhorn2
Nov 2022
Overwhelming number of exhibits for all ages and levels of interest in science, from biology to astrophysics. Adults: Prepare for sensory overload and wear very supportive and comfortable shoes. Many of the activities on the main hallway are geared to younger kids. The cafeteria food is good and affordable. Even the views of the Bay and Bay Bridge are beautiful.
therealbobbyk
Nov 2022
My kids fav place! We love the Expliurotriaum and go at least 1x per month!!!!!! So fun and educashinal.

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