Exploratorium - Science museum in San Francisco - Pier 15 Embarcadero at, Green St, USA

This location is significantly larger than anticipated. Undoubtedly the most impressive science museum I've ever been to, boasting around 200 or more fully interactive exhibits that are thoroughly explained. Each exhibit delivers an immediate and clear impact, coupled with sufficient information for adults or older children to comprehend the reasons behind the effects. Although we dedicated 3 hours to our visit, we could have easily spent 4-5 if time allowed. It's unquestionably worth a visit for adults; don't be misled into thinking it's exclusively tailored for kids just because everything is interactive!

Lots of things to explore, 6 different sections. Explored the whole thing within a few hours. Has a restaurant and a cafe but really expensive so bring your own food if you can. Parked right across from it…I believe $5 an hr…

Visited for the first time today with wife and son for a school field trip. Excellent facility with friendly staff. Clean, professional setting. So many things to do and see. More than one visit can accomplish. Thank you to Ms Marta and Sequoia Grove for hosting an amazing field trip experience. Highly recommended.

Very interesting and fun hands on exhibits. The kids learned a lot without even knowing they were learning. We had to rush through the last exhibits because we ran out of time at the end. This is one of the best science centers we have visited.

EXPLORITORIUM AFTER DARK! I went to the GLOW exhibition on Jan 18th. So much FUN! The after dark exploritorium often changes its themes. I went with (6) family and friends. There is something for everyone here.

We happened here on Father's Day so perhaps the next comment is unfair - but - it was VERY much crowded with kids and it was a bit difficult to enjoy the otherwise amazing hundreds of individual interactive pieces. Still, this place is HUGE and was very fun to explore. The last area at the end was probably my favorite, going into colors and weather. I recommend CITY PASS which was $76/person and let us in here and 2 other attractions so great savings (we did the Blue and Gold boat tour and Conservatory of Flowers which is a MUST).

Normally the ticket is $40, but we went to "after dark" adults 18+ only exhibition happening every Thursday 6-10 PM for half price. You can consider it as Scientific Night Club. Buy a drink and be a child again & play everything. It's super fun. Don't forget to go to the outdoor part to take a photo with the bay bridge. I love exploratorium so much that I think it's representing part of San Francisco every tourist should come.

Very hands on, sparks curiosity and wonder. A superb place for young kids to a whole day in. I went with a couple 4 year olds and 70 year olds, and both age groups had a blast. Recommend budgeting at least 3 hours there, skip the cafeteria and get a meal afterwards at the Pier 23 Cafe Next door. Went on a Saturday and Sunday- both felt relatively non-crowded. Discount with a AAA membership.