# Exploratorium

The Exploratorium is more than a museum; it's a public learning laboratory exploring the world through science, art, and human perception. Located on Pier 15, it features over 600 hand-crafted exhibits that invite visitors to touch, play, and experiment with the laws of physics and biology.

## Key Facts
- **Type**: activity
- **Address**: Pier 15, Embarcadero at Green St, San Francisco, CA 94111
- **Website**: https://www.exploratorium.edu/
- **Hours**: 10 AM - 5 PM (Tue-Sun); 6 PM - 10 PM (Thu After Dark)
- **Entry**: $30 - $40 per adult.
- **Price tier**: moderate

## Family Amenities
- tactile-dome-experience
- 600-plus-interactive-exhibits
- pier-location-views
- tinkering-studio

## Insider Tips
The 'After Dark' Thursday nights (18+) are legendary—and the perfect kinetic laboratory for adults. For families, the Tinkering Studio is the main draw. Don't skip the 'Acoustic Disruptors' near the back; it's the gold standard for sensory engineering.


## Sources
- [Exploratorium Official Site](https://www.exploratorium.edu/)

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