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SKIP THE LINE: Exploratorium Daytime Admission

Step inside a tornado and learn by playing with hundreds of interactive exhibits

Opening hours

Exploratorium

Saturday
10:00:00 - 17:00:00
Sunday
12:00:00 - 17:00:00
Monday
10:00:00 - 17:00:00
Tuesday
10:00:00 - 17:00:00
Wednesday
10:00:00 - 17:00:00
Thursday
10:00:00 - 17:00:00, 18:00:00 - 22:00:00
Friday
10:00:00 - 17:00:00

Included

  • Admission to the Exploratorium
  • Museum map (available in English, Spanish, Traditional Chinese, Tagalog, Simplified Chinese & French)

Not included

  • Tactile Dome experience (reservations required)
  • Food & beverages

San Francisco's Exploratorium is more than a museum - it's an educational experience the whole family can enjoy! Step into a world of science, art, and human perception with hundreds of interactive exhibits designed to boggle the mind.

Ever seen a massive storm and wished you could find out what was going on in the center of a tornado? Now's your chance.

Take a look at yourself in a huge oversized mirror. This curved piece of reflective glass was originally part of a flight simulator. You won't believe the sights and sounds you'll discover!

Use a microscope to investigate developing eggs from zebrafish, and see how your pulse compares to theirs. Stamp your feet and make a miniature earthquake with the seismograph, or explore amazing images made from shadows.

With hundreds of exhibits, you can enjoy a whole day of expanding your mind.

  • 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
  1. Wheelchair accessible Wheelchairs are available at the museum

  2. Provider: Exploratorium
    Registered address: Pier 17, Suite 100, 94111, San Francisco, US

    Reach out to the Tiqets Help Center, we act as a contact on behalf of the activity supplier

  • Strollers are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Comfortable shoes are highly recommended, as the campus covers 3.3 acres
  • Coin-operated lockers available (up to 23.5x29x23", 33x73x58cm)
  • Cancellation is possible until 23:59 on the day before your visit
  • Rescheduling is possible until 23:59 on the day before your visit

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