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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

Friday
10:00:00 - 17:00:00
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

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.

Glow: Play in the Light

Until 25 January 2026

  • 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
Exploratorium
Pier 15, Green St, CA 94111, San Francisco

  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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