Exploratorium General Admission Ticket in San Francisco booking from $39.95

Exploratorium General Admission Ticket

Overview

Experience the Exploratorium, the 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 700 interactive exhibits—indoors and out—and explore eye-opening ways to understand the world around you. Journey through total darkness in our twisting, turning, world-famous Tactile Dome. 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

Thu 16 Oct

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What's Included

SKIP THE LINE Daytime Admission to the Exploratorium

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San Francisco
Pier 15, Embarcadero at Green Street

How to use your tickets

Skip the Line! Simply scan your paper or e-vouchers directly at the point of entry in Pier 15.
If using an e-voucher on your mobile device, please increase the brightness for ease of scanning.

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 museum maps are available in English, Spanish, French, Italian, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, German, Portuguese, Arabic, Japanese, Korean and Filipino.
Free admission for children ages 3 and under

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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AdrianKyle_M

Feb 2025

Very informative and enjoyable. A lot of things to do for kids and adults alike. Great option for rainy days.

Leonard_F

Dec 2024

Great place to visit and explore. Lots of fascinating exhibits. Well worth the visit and price. Could be a bit busy at times.

jessicasA9336ZJ

Dec 2024

The Exploratorium is my go-to destination when I have family and friends in town visiting from the East Coast, also cousins from Japan. You see their kids' eyes truly LIGHT UP from the minute they walk in! Everything is interactive, "touchable" and fun for all ages -- so we all get into it together. I find that it give me a chance to engage with my young cousins, to meet them on their level and learn new things together .. and ultimately to create memories, since we only see each other a few times a year. The Exploratorium has become a family tradition for us. The location is ideal, too -- parking lot across the street, and you can walk down to The Ferry building afterwards for an ice cream, blue bottle coffee -- and the adults can even have a glass of wine!

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Exploratorium General Admission Ticket

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