SKIP THE LINE: Exploratorium Daytime Admission

4.7 (179 reviews) 3–5 hours Free cancellation Skip the line

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SKIP THE LINE: Exploratorium Daytime Admission — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Visitors can interact with over 650 exhibits at San Francisco’s famed Exploratorium. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Step into the Exploratorium, the award-winning museum of science, art, and human perception. With more than 650 hands-on exhibits across six indoor and outdoor galleries, this is a place built for touching, testing, and asking "wait, why does that happen?" Watch particle trails at the Cloud Chamber, freeze your silhouette in light at Shadow Box, or disappear into artist Fujiko Nakaya's living cloud on Fog Bridge #72494. At Gallery 2: Prototyping, peek into the machine shop where the museum's own engineers test fresh prototypes. Whether you're 6 or 60, there's something to get lost in.

Journey through total darkness in the world-famous Tactile Dome. Refuel at the Tinkering Table Restaurant, with its stunning Bay view, or grab something quick at Catalyst Coffee Lab (hours vary daily), then browse the museum stores on your way out.

Located at Pier 15 along San Francisco's Embarcadero, between Pier 39 and the Ferry Building, easy to reach by public transportation, with parking nearby.

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At a glance

Duration: 3–5 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Written guide: Arabic, German, Chinese, Portuguese, Korean, Japanese, Filipino, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by: The Exploratorium

Ages: Youth (4–17 years) · Adults (18–64 years) · Seniors (65–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: SKIP THE LINE Daytime Admission to the Exploratorium

Not included

Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Tactile Dome experience
Not included: Viator ticket purchases cannot be applied to an annual membership at the museum.
Not included: After Dark - Thursday Evening Admission (Ages 18+ only)

Itinerary

Exploratorium

Admission 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.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Exploratorium Pier 15, The Embarcadero at Green Street, 94111, San Francisco, United States See on map

End point

Exploratorium Pier 15, The Embarcadero at Green Street, 94111, San Francisco, United States See on map

Using your ticket

How to use your tickets

Skip the Line! Simply scan your paper or e-vouchers directly at the point of entry in Pier 15.

If using an e-voucher on your mobile device, please increase the brightness for ease of scanning.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

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