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The Exploratorium

Founded in 1969 by noted physicist and educator Dr. Frank Oppenheimer, the Exploratorium is known as the first and foremost of the world's interactive museums. The museum has over 650 exhibits that focus on human perception and encourage exploration of how we see, hear, smell, feel, and otherwise experience the world around us. The three-dimensional, hands-on exhibits cover a range of subject areas, including science, nature, art, and technology.

The Exploratorium prides itself on being a leader in the movement to promote museums as educational centers. In addition to its many exhibits, the Exploratorium's regular schedule includes live theater, films, and special events, such as the visual and performing artists who create works onsite at the museum.

Location
The Exploratorium is located at 3601 Lyon Street between Marina Boulevard and Lombard Street in San Francisco's Palace of Fine Arts building. Driving directions to the museum can be found at the Exploratorium's Web site. Free parking is available.

Hours of operation
The Exploratorium is open seven days a week in the summer (Memorial Day to Labor Day), from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m., and on Wednesdays until 9 p.m.

Winter hours (Labor Day to Memorial Day) are from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m., and on Wednesdays until 9 p.m. The Exploratorium is closed on Mondays (except most holidays), Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

Admission
Tickets may be purchased at the museum or in advance online.

Adults	$10.00
Seniors	$ 7.50
Children (5-17)	$ 6.00
Children (4 and younger)	Free

Some exhibits may require advance reservations or an extra fee. For information, call (415) 561-0360.

This attraction participates in the CityPass discount program, which provides access to five popular San Francisco attractions and a seven-day "Muni passport," valid on Muni vehicles, including cable cars. Cost is $34.84 (adults) and $25.74 (children, ages 3-17). CityPass booklets can be purchased at participating attraction locations or at the CityPass Web site.

Contact information

• Exploratorium main office: (415) 563-7337
• General information line: (415) 561-0360
• TTY general information (for hearing impaired): (415) 353-0400
• E-mail: pubinfo@exploratorium.edu

Disabled access

• All exhibition spaces, the Exploratorium Store, the Exploratorium Café, and all public restrooms are wheelchair accessible.
• A limited number of wheelchairs are available for loan, free of charge, at the museum office. For more information, call (415) 353-0412. For a TTY, call (415) 353-0400.
• Guide dogs and other certified assistance animals are welcome inside the Exploratorium.

Additional information
Visit the Exploratorium Web site.

Please note
Cost, hours of operation, or other information about this attraction is subject to change without notice. We suggest you confirm with the attraction prior to your visit.