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

An array of 91 dynamic infinity mirrors are choreographed and lit to create an illusion that expands beyond the sculpture’s physical boundaries. The mirrors are brought to life with 182 motors and ...

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 ...

Science and the Common Good To renew public trust in science, we must reframe it as a civic and cultural practice that fosters critical thinking and individual and collective agency. Projects will ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

Get into air pressure—literally. Have you always wanted to feel the squeeze caused by atmospheric pressure? Here’s a way to feel changes in atmospheric pressure by stepping into an extra large garbage ...

Use your voice to make visible patterns in sand. Sand scattered on a large metal square vibrates and jumps in response to the sound of your voice. When you hit just the right note(s), the sand ...