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Exploratorium
3601 Lyon St, San Francisco, CA 94123
+1 415 561 0360 / +1 415 397 5673
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  • Steph & Craig
    Steph & Craig said

    … to the Exploratorium - a kids science museum. It was the best science museum I've been to... not that I have that many… continue reading »

  • Johanna & Martin
    Johanna & Martin said

    … of Modern Art, SFMOMA Cable Car Das Exploratorium Seelöwenkolonie am Fisherman's Wharf /Pier 39… continue reading »

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    JerseyTravelers said

    … was the Exploratorium: The Museum of Science, Art and Human Perception.  This is a very interesting, cool looking… continue reading »

More information on Exploratorium

The Exploratorium museum of science, art and human perception is a favorite with all ages. Curiosity inducing exhibits encourage hands on interaction. Visit the Tactile Dome to experience the dark, visit the new "Listen: Making Sense of Sound" exhibit to hear sound in a whole new way, and experience "Virtual Unreality, Interactive Artworks on the Virtual Frontier." The Exploratorium is located near the Palace of Fine Arts building in the Marina District.

Price

Admission $12 adults; $9.50 seniors, youth 13-17, visitors with disabilities, and college students with ID; $8 children 4-12; free for children under 4. Free to all 1st Wed of each month

Credit Cards Accepted

AE, MC, V

Directions

Bus: 28, 30, or Golden Gate Transit

Area

In the Palace of Fine Arts (at Marina Blvd.)

Parking

Free parking

Hours

Tues-Sun 10am-5pm

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