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Exploratorium — San Francisco, California

Exploratorium

Photo: Fabrice Florin from Mill Valley, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons. The Pier 15 museum building and its Exploratorium sign pylon on the Embarcadero.

Exploratorium in San Francisco: best for ages 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13-17; $39.95 adult 18–64 · $29.95 youth 4–17 / seniors / students / teachers · free under 4.

AddressPier 15, The Embarcadero at Green St, San Francisco, CA 94111
HoursTue–Sat 10am–5pm; Sun 12–5pm (Sun 10am–12pm members/donors); Thu After Dark 6–10pm ages 18+; closed Mon
Prices$39.95 adult 18–64 · $29.95 youth 4–17 / seniors / students / teachers · free under 4
Price notesPer official ticket listings quoted in search results checked 2026-11-05; After Dark is adults-only and is not a family session.
Age notesPricing tiers: youth 4–17, free under 4; exhibits span school-age to teen — no official minimum age beyond pricing.
BookingAdvance tickets recommended; walk-up subject to availability.
Suggested timeAbout 3.5 hours
AccessibilityNot confirmed — no official accessibility/sensory page text was captured in this pass; do not badge.
ParkingPaid garages near Pier 15 / Embarcadero — fee Not confirmed on official page captured.
Hours in detailTuesday-Saturday 10:00 AM-5:00 PM; Sunday 12:00-5:00 PM (Daytime Members/Donors only 10:00 AM-noon); Monday closed; Thursday After Dark 6:00-10:00 PM is ages 18+ only. Special opening: Wednesday, November 11 (Veterans Day) 10 AM-5 PM.
Tickets & bookingThe Tactile Dome requires reservations - advance tickets are strongly recommended and can be bought online, by phone (415-528-4444, option 5), or on site at Ticketing/Information desks.
ParkingNearby parking lots are not operated by the Exploratorium; the museum advises removing all valuables from the car including the trunk. Lockers are available inside the museum.
Verified perk: Discover & Go — San Francisco Public Library free passesSFPL's Discover & Go: San Francisco residents with an SFPL library card can reserve free passes to Bay Area museums and attractions (a dozen-plus venues) online and print at home or at a branch; sponsored by DCYF and SF Recreation & Parks, on the Discover & Go platform developed by Contra Costa County Library. The exact venue list and per-venue caps live on the Discover & Go portal after login — this dataset badges Discover & Go only as a program, not as a guaranteed Exploratorium pass on a specific date.

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Venue details last verified November 5, 2026 against official sources. Hours and prices change — check the official site before you go. FamilyDay AI is a free planning tool for parents; we list only facts we have verified, and we never invent ratings or reviews.