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"Sun Painting" Created by artist Bob Miller, this classic Exploratorium exhibit is a “live” painting that uses light from the from the Sun as its palette.
Fun-filled learning for the whole family is an integral part of the Exploratorium experience.
A marvel of glass, steel, and cutting-edge technology, the Observatory features breathtaking views of the city and Bay.
Exploratorium is located at Pier 15 on the Embarcadero in San Francisco.
Visitors come together for this dynamic journey of discovery overlooking San Fransisco’s bay.

SKIP THE LINE: Exploratorium Daytime Admission

By The Exploratorium
8.8 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is $40 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Experience the Exploratorium, the award-winning museum of science, art, and human perception that's dedicated to the excitement of experimentation, the pleasure of discovery, and the power of play. Indulge your curiosity in more than 700 interactive exhibits—indoors and out—and explore eye-opening ways to understand the world around you. Journey through total darkness in our twisting, turning, world-famous Tactile Dome. There's also a unique museum store plus two delicious places to eat: the Seaglass restaurant, which has a stunning Bay view, and the Seismic Joint Cafe (hours vary). 

Located at Pier 15 along San Francisco's Embarcadero between Pier 39 and the Ferry Building, the Exploratorium is easy to get to by public transportation plus there's parking nearby.

Activity location

  • Exploratorium
    • Green St, Pier 15, The Embarcadero
    • 94111, San Francisco, California, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Exploratorium
    • Green St, Pier 15, The Embarcadero
    • 94111, San Francisco, California, United States

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SKIP THE LINE: Exploratorium Daytime Admission in Multilingual
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h5h
  • Opening hours: Thu 10:00am-5:00pm
  • English
Price details
$39.95 x 1 Adult$39.95
Total
Price is $39.95

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedSKIP THE LINE Daytime Admission to the Exploratorium
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHotel pickup and drop-off
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTactile Dome experience
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedViator ticket purchases cannot be applied to an annual membership at the museum.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAfter Dark - Thursday Evening Admission (Ages 18+ only)

Know before you book

  • 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

Activity itinerary

Exploratorium
  • Admission ticket included
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.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESExploratorium
    • Green St, Pier 15, The Embarcadero
    • 94111, San Francisco, California, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEExploratorium
    • Green St, Pier 15, The Embarcadero
    • 94111, San Francisco, California, United States

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