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Exploratorium

3601 Lyon St
San Francisco, CA 94123
Phone: (415) 397-5673
Fax: (415) 561-0307
Exploratorium
Cross Street:
Jefferson Street
Hours:
Tue-Sun 10am-5pm

Editorial Review for Exploratorium – by Jean Schiffman

In Short
This playground provides a fun, interactive way to learn about the mysteries of science. Part of the Palace of Fine Arts, it's also a great chance to see some of San Francisco's historical architecture. Watch a cow's eye dissection, test your sense memory, examine fruit flies through a microscope, cavort in a shadow box and blow mega-bubbles. Or crawl, slide and stumble through the Tactile Dome, a pitch-black labyrinth that puts non-visual senses to the test.

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Exploratorium is closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve at 3pm, and Christmas Day.

User Reviews for Exploratorium

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5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

12/17/2006 Posted by urchinbiru

For a fun, out of ordinary date, I went to the Tactile Dome and had a great time. I've been to the Exploratorium many times and always enjoyed myself. So if you're into science and discovery and learning, this is a great place to spend an afternoon.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

07/23/2002 Posted by hippocat

the coolest place that blends math and science with fun. sometimes it's hard to wait for the little kids to get off the exhibit b/c you want to play with it too! added bonus of the palace of fine arts right outside of it.

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06/19/2008 Exploratorium General Admission tickets
  10:00 am    

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Editor's Review

This Disneyland of science museums offers a wonderful collision of technology, nature and art.  See the full editorial review.

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Exploratorium is closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve at 3pm, and Christmas Day.

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Admission

  • $14
  • Students/seniors $11
  • Children (4-12) $9
  • Under 3 free

Venue Type

  • Museum

Hours

  • Tue-Sun 10am-5pm

Payment Types

  • Visa
  • Gift Certificate
  • MasterCard

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