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Exploratorium
Museum4.7 · 8 6804.6 · 3 610≈ 2 h 30 minEntry: ~40 $
An interactive science museum at Pier 15, founded in 1969 by physicist Frank Oppenheimer, brother of Robert Oppenheimer. More than 650 exhibits invite touching: optical illusions, a giant wave generator, a fog bridge and a room-sized rainbow. Adults-only After Dark evenings run every Thursday with bars and talks, and the pitch-dark Tactile Dome needs a separate ticket.
Highlights
- 650+ hands-on exhibits
- Founded by Frank Oppenheimer in 1969
- Tactile Dome in total darkness
- After Dark evenings on Thursdays (18+)
Opening hours
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10:00 – 17:00 |
| Wed | 10:00 – 17:00 |
| Thu | 10:00 – 17:00, 18:00 – 22:00 |
| Fri | 10:00 – 17:00 |
| Sat | 10:00 – 17:00 |
| Sun | 12:00 – 17:00 |
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