When is Exploratorium open?
Mon–Sat 10 AM–5 PM; Sun 12–5 PM.
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MuseumTelegraph Hill
Exploratorium
- 4.78.4k reviews
- $$
- Open now · till 5 pm
The Exploratorium is a lively, hands-on science and art museum on San Francisco's Embarcadero, offering interactive exhibits that invite curiosity and experimentation. Expect immersive installations, tactile demonstrations, and waterfront views — ideal for families, students, and anyone drawn to playful learning and visual discovery.
Quick answers
Exploratorium in short
When is the best time to visit Exploratorium?
It's at its best afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
How much does Exploratorium cost?
Google lists its prices as $$.
Where is Exploratorium?
Pier 15 Embarcadero at,Green St,San Francisco, CA 94111.
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Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
Nearly as good as its best, 2 pm.
In its favour
- Open till 5 pm
- Best in the afternoon
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The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Open now · till 5 pm- monday
- 10 AM–5 PM
- tuesday
- 10 AM–5 PM
- wednesday
- 10 AM–5 PM
- thursday
- 10 AM–5 PM
- friday
- 10 AM–5 PM
- saturday
- 10 AM–5 PM
- sundayToday
- 12–5 PM
Where and how
- 1 Exploratorium
- 2 The Waterfront Restaurant · 4 min
- 3 Pier 3 · 8 min
- 4 La Mar Cocina Peruana San Francisco · 8 min
- 5 Coit Tower · 12 min
Good to know
- Price $$
- Good with kids
- Good for solo
- Good for small groups
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.7from 8.4k reviews
Known for
- Sightseeing
- Photography
- Weekend outings
- Art installations
- Waterfront
- Scenic views
The feel
- Lively
- Spacious
- Casual
- Family friendly
- Tourists
- Solo friendly
Around Telegraph Hill
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Good nowThe Waterfront RestaurantSeafood · 4 min walk
Pier 3Outdoor fun · 8 min walk
Good nowLa Mar Cocina Peruana San FranciscoPeruvian · 8 min walk
Coit TowerLandmark · 12 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a light layer. Sunglasses until 3 pm. Sunscreen until 2 pm.
Light layerThe whole time
SunglassesUntil 3 pm
SunscreenUntil 2 pm