Experience the Exploratorium at Pier 15

Experience the Exploratorium at Pier 15
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Experience the Exploratorium at Pier 15
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The Exploratorium is a public learning laboratory where you can explore the world through science, art, and human perception.
Rated #1 museum in San Francisco
California Native Homeland Festival
Saturday, April 25 • 11am–4:30pm
Celebrate the art, culture, and beauty of California's Indigenous foodways. Explore traditional methods, meet Native artists and cultural bearers, and discover your own relationship with the earth.
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Life in Space
June 11–Sept 13
Will you survive living in space? This summer, explore the science of how life-human or extraterrestrial-might breathe, eat, and, just maybe, stay alive in the extreme conditions beyond Earth.
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After Dark Thursday Nights (18+)
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After Dark: Climate Journeys
Thu, Apr 23 2026 • 6
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10pm
Learn about creative ways to navigate climate change, and don’t miss a preview of our new exhibits on local ecosystems.
After Dark: Ride On
Thu, May 7 2026 • 6
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10pm
Come meet other bike-minded people at this celebration of Bike Month.
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