Exploratorium General Admission Ticket in San Francisco booking from $39.95

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

Tue 25 Feb

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What's Included

Daytime admission to the Exploratorium

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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.

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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

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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rvk1995

Aug 2019

Recently held an family get together in SF, and one of the places we visited was the Exploratorium. Our party included ages ranging from 12 to 62. I can genuinely say everyone enjoyed this excursion. I felt like a kid again. Great for anybody but most especially kids to discover about science and some of the everyday things we take for granted. Spent over 3 hours there and could have stayed longer. We probably only saw half of the exhibits. You can get your hand stamped so you can re-enter if you decide to temporarily leave the place. Highly recommended.

jennifersA5742CU

Aug 2019

Brought my sister with me to San Francisco, sported the exploratorium right at the Embarcadero. I typically try to go around that area when I come to SF. I only live 1 hour away from SF as it’s always chilly. It’s chilly mostly because of the bay. I brought my sister to the exploratorium, she really enjoyed it. We are science geeks and enjoyed it a lot. We went to the exploratorium and they even had an educational show on dissecting a cow’s heart and teaching it to everyone on how the heart works for both cows and humans. Super interesting place and full of interesting stuff!! You definitely need at least 3 hours to fully go through each station. There are 6 stations and each is about 30-45min. They also offer military discounts!

RAND_R

Aug 2019

Could have spent another day! Fascinating displays, one after another. Kids enjoyed everything. Lunch was pricey! $95 for 5 for hot dogs, fries, mac and cheese and one salad. Bring your own.

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Exploratorium General Admission Ticket

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