Exploratorium at Pier 15

949 reviews
4 hrs

Looking to engage little or big minds? Put the Exploratorium at the top of your list.

  • All-Inclusive
  • Family-friendly
  • Indoors
  • Must-sees
  • Museums
  • Experiences

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Ticket types and quantities
Adult 13–64 years
$34.95$38.83
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Child 4–12 yearsi
$24.47$27.19
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Estimated total · $34.95

Exploratorium at Pier 15
Exploratorium at Pier 15
Exploratorium at Pier 15

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Exploratorium at Pier 15
Exploratorium at Pier 15
Exploratorium at Pier 15

Overview

It’s the only place in San Francisco to touch, tinker, and play with hundreds of interactive exhibits.

From large-scale outdoor art installations to explorations of microscopic life in the Bay, they embrace the wild wonder at the intersection of science and art. You will dance with your own shadow, touch a tornado, stop time, start a conversation, capture a wave and more at this inspirational and educational museum. Best described as a learning laboratory for all ages, the Exploratorium at Pier 15 encourages independent thinking and curious minds.

Location

Embarcadero at Green Street
94111 San Francisco

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Opening hours

Standard opening hours

Monday – Sunday
10 AM – 6 PM

Last entry
4 PM

Guest reviews

Aria T.

Jul 2025

Staff made the itinerary feel effortless. (Plenty of time to explore afterward, and we felt we got our money’s worth.)

Yuki R.

Aug 2025

Straightforward redemption with our pass. with straightforward entry.

Chloe H.

Aug 2025

Helpful crew and clear instructions. and we felt we got our money’s worth.

Elena E.

Apr 2026

Well organized from start to finish. Kid-friendly pacing without feeling rushed, with straightforward entry.

Hanna F.

Dec 2025

We’d happily do this again. We learned more than expected in a short visit, even though it was a busy day.

Priya P.

Mar 2026

Smooth check-in with no surprises. (We learned more than expected in a short visit, — glad we prioritized it.)

Maya N.

Jun 2025

Staff made the itinerary feel effortless. Highlights matched what was advertised, would recommend budgeting a little buffer after for souvenirs.

Ben H.

Mar 2025

Entry was quicker than websites suggested. We learned more than expected in a short visit, would recommend budgeting a little buffer after for souvenirs.

Ben C.

Mar 2026

Well organized from start to finish. Kid-friendly pacing without feeling rushed, would recommend budgeting a little buffer after for souvenirs.

Marcus T.

Jul 2025

Clear signage when we arrived. worth blocking a half-day for.

Yuki P.

Feb 2025

Straightforward redemption with our pass. Venue matched the vibe in the listing description, and we felt we got our money’s worth.

Oliver S.

Jun 2025

Easy to combine with other sights. Venue matched the vibe in the listing description, and overall it was one of our favorite stops.

Nadia N.

Jan 2026

The pace worked well with kids. and overall it was one of our favorite stops.

Ben Q.

Apr 2026

We’d happily do this again. would recommend budgeting a little buffer after for souvenirs.

Quinn C.

Nov 2025

A calm experience even on a crowded day. (Transitions between rooms or stops felt purposeful, worth blocking a half-day for.)