Exploratorium: Hours & Admission

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For Tactile Dome Tickets, please call (415) 561-0362.

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Open Tuesday through Sunday
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Closed Mondays (except certain holidays)
Closed Thanksgiving
Closed Christmas Day
For a detailed list of holiday hours, visit our events calendar.

Adult (18-64)	$15.00
Student (18+ with ID) Seniors (65+)	$12.00
Youth (ages 13-17) People with Disabilities	$12.00
Children (ages 4-12)	$10.00
Children (3 and under)	FREE
Tactile Dome (7+; general admission included)	$20.00
Members Become a member	FREE

Free admission on first Wednesday of each month; however, due to capacity limits, groups of 10 or more are required to make reservations or will not be admitted.

Like the Exploratorium itself, the Exploratorium Store is full of fascinating things to look at, play with and learn from - for everyone from toddlers to teenagers to so-called grown-ups - in every price range.

The store is open every day the museum is open.

All store proceeds support the activities of the Exploratorium. And all Exploratorium Members receive a 20% discount on purchases. Stop by the store or shop online.

Please inquire about our Fee Waiver and Reduced Fee programs, supported in part by


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