San Francisco Exploratorium General Admission Ticket
Bring the whole family to the Exploratorium, now conveniently located on San Francisco’s vibrant Embarcadero at Pier 15, between Fisherman’s Wharf and the Ferry Building. With a full-day general admission ticket, you’re free to discover this hands-on museum at your leisure.Spread over six spacious galleries, the Exploratorium offers a self-guided exploration of interactive exhibits. Investigate the interplay of light, reflection, and bubbles in Gallery 3, and learn about human perception in Gallery 1—where you can delve into the workings of the brain. Tinker with mechanical devices in the Tinkering Studio and explore an entire spectrum of life, from DNA to ecosystems, in Gallery 4.Outside, discover how natural and human forces shape the Bay Area at an open-air gallery, then head to the Bay Observatory for sweeping views of the Bay and the impressive Bay Bridge. It’s an engaging day of fun for visitors of all ages.
Overview
Bring the whole family to the Exploratorium, now conveniently located on San Francisco’s vibrant Embarcadero at Pier 15, between Fisherman’s Wharf and the Ferry Building. With a full-day general admission ticket, you’re free to discover this hands-on museum at your leisure.
Spread over six spacious galleries, the Exploratorium offers a self-guided exploration of interactive exhibits. Investigate the interplay of light, reflection, and bubbles in Gallery 3, and learn about human perception in Gallery 1—where you can delve into the workings of the brain. Tinker with mechanical devices in the Tinkering Studio and explore an entire spectrum of life, from DNA to ecosystems, in Gallery 4.
Outside, discover how natural and human forces shape the Bay Area at an open-air gallery, then head to the Bay Observatory for sweeping views of the Bay and the impressive Bay Bridge. It’s an engaging day of fun for visitors of all ages.
Itinerary
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.
Admission Included
Location
Address
Pier 15, The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94111, USA
Experience
Highlights
Inclusions
- SKIP THE LINE Daytime Admission to the Exploratorium
Exclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Tactile Dome experience
- Viator ticket purchases cannot be applied to an annual membership at the museum.
- After Dark - Thursday Evening Admission (Ages 18+ only)
Additional Information
- 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 museum maps are available in English, Spanish, French, Italian, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, German, Portuguese, Arabic, Japanese, Korean and Filipino.
- Free admission for children ages 3 and under
Guide Languages
English
Spanish
French
Filipino
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
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