Annual exhibition illuminates Pier 15 with a collection of artworks, including Hidden Beacon, a large-scale interactive ...

Sometimes, a shift in perspective is all it takes to see something in a new light. Clusters of monochromatic light lines invite you to explore your own perception. Walk around the light sculptures to ...

Hidden Beacon is built from thousands of prescription eyeglass lenses, acquired from the Canadian Lions Eyeglass Recycling Centre. At first glance, the sculpture appears to be a single beam of white ...

At Pier 15, the museum is divided into galleries filled with exhibits ranging from mechanical contraptions to artworks highlighting the beauty of the physical phenomena that surround us. Galleries are ...

Common to all of the Exploratorium's six main galleries are interactive exhibits that reward your attention and give you much to think about. Indulge your curiosity and ask your own questions as you ...

Soak the seeds overnight in water. Set aside the top of the petri dish, or open the CD case. Cut the paper towel (or coffee filter) to fit inside. With a ruler and pencil, draw a straight line across ...

Restaurant & Café Hungry? We've got you covered with two unique dining options. Enjoy build-your-own bowls and made-to-order meals with views of the Bay at the Tinkering Table, or fuel up with bold ...

The Drawing Board is a pendulum that draws a unique design.

Experiment with light and vision, sound, and hearing inside, and explore winds, tides, and natural phenomena outside.

Your sense of touch can surprise you. A surprising—and as yet unexplained—tactile illusion can occur when you slowly rub your palms across this mesh. You may feel a strange, slippery sensation, as if ...

Get outside and discover the diversity of insect life in your neighborhood. Bacteria Culture Club ...