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

Mon 24 Feb

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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.

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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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Sally K

Aug 2022

We visited as a family of four (2adults & 2 children, 13 & 10) during our holiday and found this to be a really engaging and interesting place. We enjoyed exploring all the hands-on exhibits and spent a good few hours there. We attended a day or two after the local schools had resumed, so it was fairly empty. The staff were all very helpful and friendly and the place was clean and well kept, even the restrooms. We had lunch in the on-site restaurant, which was quite expensive, but the food was tasty with good sized portions (our girls only managed about half a slice of pizza each). There is a lot to see and do at this attraction, both inside and outside. It is easy to get to via the F-line trolley/streetcar or bus. I would definitely recommend this place to curious children who enjoy finding out how things work.

Nicola_W_0108

Aug 2022

We were looking forward to visiting after reading lots of positive reviews. It would have been useful to have been provided with a map of the different galleries so we knew what was where. It was quite a stressful experience when we visited on a Sunday in July (perhaps these are busier days) - there were people everywhere, which made it difficult to look at the exhibits properly as you felt rushed or crowded. Unfortunately we also encountered several people with no manners, who proceeded to stand in our way or not wait their turn to look at exhibits. All visitors had to wear masks; we do understand the need for this but it was warm in the museum so we felt quite stifled by the heat and masks. Food in the restaurant also seemed overpriced (nearly $10 for two packs of crisps and one can of pop!) Due to the reasons mentioned, this was not the most enjoyable of experiences for us so we didn’t spend long at the Exploratorium. Maybe if we’d have visited on a quieter day, we would have enjoyed it more.

Odyssey198558

Jul 2022

A place were someone of any age can learn science and have fun. While it may be geared towards the imaginations of children, you would be hard pressed not to find the many exhibits fascinating no matter how old you are.

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Exploratorium General Admission Ticket

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