I came for the Halloween After Dark where my friend presented. All of the talks were funny and informative and well delivered. Very imaginative and fun! The drinks are crazy expensive but thats to be expected. The festivities around Halloween were fun - costume contest, pumpkin carving (though not enough for everyone), etc. read more

Been always wanting to go here and we finally did it! Came into this thinking we didn't need the entire 3+ hrs but we did! There is SO much to see, with about over 5 different sections and all being interactive it's a place your inner child can run free. Our favorite part were the many games you could play with a partner or group such as a snake video game, 1:1 table games, and much more. Such an eventful night with music playing and chances to buy a drink. Highly recommend to visit with some friends or for a fun date night! read more

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Great experience for all ages of kids. Many interesting and educational exhibits yesterday. Overall enjoyable. The cons are that it's a bit dirty and many out of order exhibits with unsupervised kids being "managed" by adults enthralled with their iPhones. The most inappropriate behavior from 2 staff members conducting a review of an employee on a bench out in the open. Woman asking a man if he was comfortable with his gender???? How completely inappropriate, unprofessional, insensitive, and unethical question in a job setting in front of adults and children?? Everyone was so uncomfortable especially the guy answering the question. Felt like I was invading a psychological evaluation in a "private" session. Why on earth would a question like that be appropriate in any interview or review at a job??? Ignorance of this is appalling. read more

My friend told me about this and said we Had to do it, so here we are! This was very much not what I was expecting for an Adult only event! It was a Huge area of, strange contraptions, gizmo's and gadgets, and wacky creations! All just out for people to enjoy! To be honest it was Very overwhelming with just how much there was! There was things you could interact with, things to just watch work, things that you press a button, it was all so crazy! I cannot even begin to describe all of the crazy things that were here, especially as it's not a place I myself would have come to, but I'm very glad I came! It's a very "Oooo what's that" kind of experience and there's not actually a whole lot to...do for lack of a better way to say it. But it was a hell of an experience! High recommendation from me! read more

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The After Dark offer is great for adults who want to escape from rowdy kids and experience a friendly atmosphere. And don't get me wrong, I love kids but if there's any kid-free nights offers, I take it. This museum itself is HUGE and holds so many interactive art pieces that are both fun and educational. I love that they offer Museums for All, making the experience easy to access and explore. I've been to many museums, and I gotta say, this one is in the top. You not only get to explore various pieces that are both unique and beautiful, but also get to do it all with a drink in your hand. If you're looking for an authentic museum that is both observant and interactive, this place is for you! read more

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Such a fun experiment! I really enjoyed it after Dark. It is a very couples-type place or a group of friends hangout! The staff are sooo friendly and helpful. My only warning is that you would want to wash your hands a lot! A lot of touching in this exploratorium. Again, luckily it's all adults soo no kiddie hands touching things... i would bring your own personal hand wipes and/or sanitizer. They do provide a couple throughout the exhibit though. I just felt it could have had a little more. read more

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The exploratorium is a great way to spend your Thursday night whether with family, friends, or significant others! I personally went with my family and it was a great time! There's a parking lot out across the street that you have to pay for, but we parked at the parking structure near Pier 39. I got free tickets for the four of us since I had my EBT card, so make sure to use it if you have it! The whole place is filled with tons of interesting and immersive exhibits, so much so that I still don't know if it's possible to get through every exhibit in just the four short hours that you have there. Based on our family, I think it's great for all ages (18+) as there were different exhibits that piqued our interest and allowed us to have a lot of fun in the process! No matter who you're with, there's a lot of exhibits that feature mirrors or photo opportunities that I recommend seeking out to make digital memories for that night. Definitely going back to get through the rest of it if possible! read more

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Adults after dark so well worth it. We were hooked after the first visit. Now we're members.

Fantastic spot for date night and group dates! It's really nice that they have 18+ nights so that adults can enjoy and embrace their inner curious child without having to deal with actual children. One of my favorite exhibits and activities they had was the Tinkering exhibit. My boyfriend and I are big DIY-ers, so it was very fun to play around with different objects, like LED lights and arduino and dissections of singing toys, like Elmo. They do a great job of making the entire place very interactive and educational. Wonderful place! read more

Last time I attended Exploratorium After Dark was at the old location at the Palace of Fine Arts many years ago. It's just as fun today, even post-COVID era. If you love science, it's easily 5 stars, how can you beat inteactive exhibits, learning and seeing science in action, and spending time with loved ones (especially for date night)... all while enjoying adult beverages! Well I'm not very good at science, but engaging with different exhibits is still entertaining and mind boggling, but maybe it depends on who you come with... I think EAD makes for perfect quality time with a significant other, free of distraction from kids in the venue. And the place is spaced out well, so it didn't feel too crowded during our visit. My favorite piece is the tornado exhibit which is one of the beautiful and mesmerizing artworks demonstrating a vortex of water that actually occurs in everyday tasks, like stirring liquid beverages. Unfortunately, some exhibits were closed due to the pandemic, and there were not a whole lot of drink choices through Seaglass Restaurant (your only option here). Also, affordable parking is almost non-existent. Otherwise, I'd definitely give this place 5 stars... I'm always looking for something "different" to do, and this certainly fits the bill. read more

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Hey, if you've never been here before, I bet this is pretty cool. If you grew up going to the exploratorium as a kid on field trips, then you realize the night time version is basically no different other than cocktails and a DJ. It is first date central here, because it's a good place to hang out, chat, and play with the interactive exhibits. But if you've seen it all before, then you've seen it all before lol. read more

The Exploratorium After Dark was truly a one-of-a-kind opportunity that allowed me to geek out like a young kid and learn so much about science and San Francisco. I loved going into the Tactile Dome (a surplus charge) but a great way for you to relinquish all of your senses and just explore a pitch dark dome. You can't see anything as you walk/crawl/feel your way through the area. This was so funny for me since I would swear that I was going the right way and wouldn't be. The remaining exhibits in the Exploratorium were so cool. From waves to lights to swings, everything was incredibly interactive and even more fun. There is also so many exhibits that getting there early is definitely recommended. An amazing date spot and an even better curiosity place. Looking forward to going again. read more

Super fun event at the exploritorium! Came here one weekday night for this event and it was a great time. The whole place was crowded, seems like all the young and hip in SF are here. The whole place is open for you to play with and there were multiple scientific talks given by the staff members. The schedule is posted at the entrance and throughout the whole place so you can figure out what's going on and where. We went to a few different presentations and they were all very interesting and the staff were enthusiastic and informative. Definitely a fun event! read more

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This was a great interactive experience for adults! Great date night idea or something to do with your friends! (Don't wear heels to this date night like me, lots of walking!) Being an adult doesnt mean you can't be a kid at heart. Loved how After Dark does not have any nasty kids picking their boogers and touching everything. My favorite pieces were the magnetic black sand and dry ice that imitated comets in space. Spent about 2 1/2 hours and didnt finish the exhibit, so much to see & will come back again. Relatively affordable for only $20 per person read more

Exploratorium After Dark - Museums Near Me - San Francisco, California

I absolutely love this place! I've been here at regular times but this was my first time experiencing the "After Dark" times and it was awesome! If you're looking for a place to hang and do science stuff (lol) with friends, a date, or solo like I did, this is the place to be. It was only $20 bucks to get in and you get full access to all of the different exhibits. The Seaglass restaurant was open and served drinks and food! The staff there are extremely friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. Shout out to the team that did the cow eye dissection! They were very cool about me live streaming my experience there and my viewers enjoyed the whole trip. Would definitely recommend After Dark since you get to experience so much for such a low price. Amazing place. I would post more pictures but there's only so much I could post!!! read more

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The exploratorium is something you do not want to miss! It's full of so many fun and interactive activities! Every one of all ages will enjoy exploring and there is so much to learn as well. The staff are also so friendly! We arrived 45 minutes before closing and they gave us a discount and coupons because they knew we wouldn't be able to get through everything! Can't wait to come again :) read more

What's better than the Exploratorium during the day? The Exploratorium After Dark! Adults only + alcohol is truly the only thing that can make the Exploratorium better than it usually is. The Exploratorium After Dark (EAD) series features most, if not all Exploratorium offerings, and there is nearly always a theme that brings in a few more attractions (usually booths or shows). I've been to EAD twice, once for a "Future Foods" event and once for a Glow event. At the Future Foods event, I learned about cellular seafood with Finless Foods, about sustainable agriculture with CUESA, about smart gardens with Kijani Grows, about vertical farming with Green Skies Vertical Farms, and listened to institute for the Future's Rebecca Chesney talk about recipes for the next decade. I also re-tried the vegan Impossible Burger, tried chips made of crickets, and got a free persimmon on the way out! The Glow event just had cool lighting and lasers and stuff...it could have had a lot more that I missed, but it didn't seem much different than a themeless EAD. I've been wanting to draw with that weird pendulum machine for a while but there are always too many people in line. Maybe one day... Oh and although there is alcohol, keep in mind that it's kinda pricey and there are only special drinks on themed nights. read more

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Oh the fun! As adults, I don't think we had more fun at a museum learning, playing and exploring as we did here. Some locals told us about this place and we decided to check it out. There was a DJ that was really good. A dance floor. Alcohol and lots of interactive installs that made for hours of fun. More museums or learning exhibits should take after this concept "After Dark". I'm from DC where there are TONS of museums. None of this After Dark concept. But if they did, its would be a hit. I'd like to explore this the next time I come to SF as I'm sure I didn't get to check out everything the first time. read more

An After Dark Museum for adults 18 and over. It's open every Thursday night from 6pm- 10pm. It's located in Pier 15. The activities touches on science and human perception. You'll learn a lot if things! :: Experience:: We came on May 4th which was a Stars Wars theme; May the 4th be with you. Some people dressed up with the Stars Wars theme. I liked the R2-D2 droids roaming around. This museum is very hands-on. They serve alcohol throughout the place. The activities consist of sight, motion, electricity, water, wind, and sound, etc. There are also exhibits outside. This place is a big playground for adults. ::Food:: If you are hungry, there is restaurant inside called SeaGlass. ::Tips:: -Purchase tickets online. -Check the website for events. ::M's Notes:: -Ticket Prices: $15 General and $10 Members -Street and Lot Parking read more

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So much fun for date night! Bay Area Native here and I've been to the exploratorium on field trips numerous time growing up, coming back as an adult was just as fun! Beer and drink selection were reasonably priced in the cafe in my opinion with good options too. The exhibits themselves were obviously fun and interactive and it didn't seem too crowded here either. They check vaccination cards and IDs and have hand sanitizer all over the place which was a nice Covid friendly addition too given almost everything is hands on and interactive. Tons of fun and definitely will be coming back to after dark. I've gone to cal academy's after dark which is fun as well, but I have to say I think the exploratoriums exhibits are way more interactive. read more

Exploratorium After Dark - Museums Near Me - San Francisco, California

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What a fun date night! If you hate crowds and kids ruining your exploratorium experience, definitely check out their after dark series! No kids allowed. And very little crowds for the first hour or so! It's only on Thursdays though, so plan accordingly. I hadn't visited the exploratorium since they made their move to the pier. It's a lot nicer now though. Everything is new and updated. I still remember a lot of the exhibits from their old location, but there are a bunch of new ones added. I highly recommend the tactile dome. It's just a pitch black route you go through. Doesn't sound too enticing, but it's actually super fun to have to rely on your other senses! And if you're clumsy like me, you can count on a few bruises. A lot of the more popular exhibits tend to have a line as more ppl come. So just grab a drink and be patient. It's worth it! read more

I think my expectations were too high. After a few months of waiting the anticipation was high based on the Yelp reviews. The science and technology were interesting. Many exhibits ranging from sight and sound. My personal favorite was geography and the history of California territorial lands. There are a few bars around the exploratorium. The shortest line was in the cafeteria. After dark is cool because it is 21 and up and it is date night and/or groups of people walking around. We were there for an hour and a half. We were able to park across the street without paying, because there was no attendant. read more

Exploratorium After Dark - Piggyback! - Museums Near Me - San Francisco, California

This place is seriously fun! It's a museum for grown-ups and there are so many things to see that you'll feel overwhelmed. They have a total of 6 galleries and you'll need to be diligent to get through all of them. Come here with friends and families and everyone will have a blast. They also have a pretty cool restaurant with live music with DJ built right inside the space so you can eat without leaving the premise. Finding parking is not a problem but the street parking meters run until 11pm! read more

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Super fun spot for all ages. Love the view of the Bay.

Ever since I was a kid, the Exploratorium has been one of my favorite places in the city. In school, coming here on field trips was the best. As an adult though, coming here for dates is even better! Especially for their After Dark events. Getting to play with a bunch of fun exhibits with that girl (or guy) that you're into, all while enjoying a drink or two? As Chandler Bing might say, could there BE a better date spot than this? Now, since this review is specifically for Exploratorium After Dark (as opposed to the Exploratorium itself), I'll limit this to just the event itself. However, what I will say is that if you've never been, or if you haven't been since they moved out of the Palace of Fine Arts, you should definitely check out the place. Not only is their new home gorgeous and modern, but the exhibits are equal parts interesting, educational, and, most importantly, fun! As awesome as any trip to the Exploratorium is though, After Dark makes the experience just a bit better. Held every Thursday from 6:00-10:00pm, it's an adults-only event with different themes and programs each week. Since kids aren't allowed, you can walk around with alcoholic beverages and the crowd is smaller, older, and a lot more fun. Sorry, kids are great and all, but it's a lot more relaxed/less stressful when you aren't surrounded and outnumbered by them! With so many different exhibits to check out, you could easily spend all four hours exploring every nook and cranny of the place. Especially the activities that require a partner (didn't I say this was a fun date spot?). However, if After Dark did have a flaw, it's that there aren't many "bars" (we only saw one, other than the cafe). Not a major thing, but kind of funny considering how the Academy of Science's adults-only event, Nightlife, had a bar in nearly every corner. Regardless of whether you're coming here for a date or not though, After Dark is a fantastic way to spend a Thursday night and/or to finally make your way here. In part because it's also far cheaper than going during the Exploratorium's regular hours. Except on the handful of dates every year when admission is free, both the tickets to get in ($15 for After Dark, $29.95 for general admission), as well as the Tactile Dome ($10 vs $15), cost notably less. And what better way to spend those savings than on getting cozy with another round of drinks? ;) Cheers! read more

Exploratorium After Dark - Kind of hard to miss the entrance! - Museums Near Me - San Francisco, California

I feel like "hands-on kid's museum with alcohol" would be both an appropriate and inappropriate summation of this place but it's quite true. This museum located on the pier boasts a wide array of fun features to explore and interact with all while enjoying some spirited libations along the way. The inside is HUGE! Think of multiple warehouses connected seamlessly together and that's the space found at the Exploratorium. But even with such cavernous property much of the space is filled with well designed experiments, performance pieces, and knick-knacks to play with. All of the above mentioned (mixed with alcohol) means there is so much potential for a hilarious boomerang or Instagram worthy photo for your social media followers to enjoy. I personally loved the giant moon in one of the rooms as well as the exhibit outside which allows you to manipulate the space so it looks like one person is a giant while the other is tiny. This is perfect for both groups as well as dates. There is much to see and much to do. If you find yourself looking for something fun and different to do and you're an adult in the city you got to check out Exploratorium After Dark! read more

Exploratorium After Dark is the perfect spot for a date night or for spending an evening with friends. They have different themes each week, which include guest speakers and special mini exhibits/demonstrations. If you are not interested in the theme of the week, you still get the full benefits of exploring the regular Exploratorium fixtures. I recommend paying extra to experience the Tactile Dome once! It is an unique sensory experience. Do remember to play with their outdoor fixtures before it gets dark! The food at the Seaglass Restaurant is quite tasty, though definitely a bit pricier than nearby spots. I like that they will have a couple of theme-specific food items. The view overlooking the Bay Bridge is gorgeous. All in all, highly recommend! The boyfriend and I are even debating purchasing the After Dark membership! read more

This was like a visit back to my high school and college days... because I was a science nerd! My travel pal, Yuri, and I drove from Los Angeles to San Francisco on a Thursday just to attend this special event for adults. It used to be at the Palace of Fine Arts, but now it happens every Thursday evening (6pm - 10pm) at the Embarcadero's Pier 15. We purchased our $15 tickets online and walked right in. Parking was no problem because we used Lyft. Inside, away from the dark, cold, rainy, windy weather, was a very organized and spacious area to explore and play games. There are six areas: 1. Human Phenomena - Experiment with thoughts, feelings, and social behavior 2. Tinkering - Think with your hands and explore your creativity 3. Seeing & Listening - Experiment with light, vision, sound, and hearing 4. Living Systems - Explore life from DNA and cells to organisms and ecosystems 5. Outdoor Exhibits - Explore winds, tides, and natural phenomena 6. Observing Landscapes - Uncover the history, geography, and ecology of the Bay Area There were stations to explain different concepts in Biology, Physics, Botany, Earth Science, etc. There were mirrors, puzzles, pendulums, and other devices for hands on learning. Oh - and there were bars for alcoholic beverages, but we didn't have time for that! There was so much to do and see that they had to kick us out - LOL! So, if you have time and are curious, you might want to visit on a Thursday evening without school field trips. It may be less crowded and calmer... enjoy! read more

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Science has always captured my curiosity for as long as I can remember. How did the earth come to be? What is nature versus nurture principle? When X amount of pressure builds up along Y height of the pipe does it equal to Z seconds of explosion? Why. When. How. What. If... Then. Exploratorium lets you ponder all these questions and gives you the answers that you need with their thought provoking exhibits and fun displays. I love waiting for the geyser to spew out water; posing and capturing my shadow with high speed camera; marveling at the toothpick sculpture by Scott Meyer and last but not least, the very fun giant mirror! Factor in CH3CH2OH (The most important molecule to know from organic chemistry) and you got yourself a match made in Janice C. Heaven!! ;) my only complaint is, there aren't enough bars to get your drink here versus Cal Academy nightlife. If it gets too stuffy inside, don't forget to check out the breathtaking views of the bay bridge and Alcatraz from their outdoor patio. For only $10, your Thursday nights will never be boring again. read more

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Finally got the chance to see the new Exploratorium thanks to Janice C! The last time I went, it was years ago when it was located at the Palace of Fine Arts, so this was a treat. We all met up last Thursday, October 29th around 6:30pm. The views of the bay are amazing! Thanks Rodney H for showing us the outside patio upstairs. Lots of photo ops. Perfect to share with a significant other or a good friend. They also have benches in front of giant glass windows where you can enjoy the views from inside if it's a little too chilly outside. Now to me, the point of going to After Dark is the liquor! I've been to the Cal Academy of Sciences for their version of this and I remember there were bars everywhere! I never had to wait long for a drink. This was the only thing I found lacking at After Dark. We'd have to search for a bar and then there was always a line. It took a good 15 mins to grab a drink. They provided a good array of spirits: Hanger 1 vodka, Rhum barbancourt rum, Pueblo viejo tequila, Great king street blended scotch whisky and Blade gin. I stuck with the Four roses bourbon. They also offered beer and wine. The exhibits always appeal to my inner child. Whether it be something I can play with or just an interesting educational display, it's always fun walking around and seeing what appeals to me. I especially liked the Illuminated fog, Geysers, Giant mirror, Colored shadows, Slinky trampoline and Scott Weaver's Toothpick sculpture. The giant mirror kept us entertained for quite some time as it was super trippy walking around in front of it. Bobby L showed his skills with the slinky trampoline. When none of us could do it for longer than 5-10 seconds, Bobby made it go on forever. The toothpick sculpture is impressive as well. It took the artist 40 years to make it, but he recently added his face to the sculpture. It was frustrating for some to find, but I found the whole process amusing. You should drop by to see if you can find it. As always, I had a great time at the Exploratorium. Even more so with a little liquor. Now if they could just work on having more bars. I'd be able to quench my thirst more often! read more

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It was great lots of HANDS ON lines are a bit long for the activities but the bigger kids (8yrs ) perhaps would enjoy more.

What an awesome idea! Just found out about this recently. Went with a group of friends. Very cool. We will def be back and tell people about it. Food & drinks were good and the experience was top notch. Exploratorium during day or night is now a must see! A+++ read more

Exploratorium After Dark - Yummmmmoooo! - Museums Near Me - San Francisco, California

This is honestly the best $30 I've ever spent in my life! A hands-on experience museum with NO kids getting in your way and pushing all the freakin' buttons while you're still trying to read about the installation? YES, PUHLEASE. Don't get me wrong, I don't hate kids...all the time. I just hate them when they try to steal all the fun away. (Adults like pushing buttons and turning cranks too!) I also like that you can purchase booze inside. I feel like if drinking and learning was an option in school, there'd be more kids in the STEM. Or not. But it certainly would've made 9th grade physics more fun! Amiright?! DEFINITELY do the tactile dome! Yes, you have to pay extra, and yes, you should probably purchase it ahead of time (like, sometime Thursday morning), but it is SO WORTH IT. If you're on the fence, just ask yourself this: when was the last time you crawled around in complete darkness, feeling for furry walls, and sliding down into a pit of beans? If your answer was 'never' or 'more than 3 months ago', you definitely need to do it (again). I think the ticket was $10. Correction: My husband would like the record to show that the $30 spent was not my money, but his. It was the best $30 my husband has ever spent. read more

For $15 I was entertained for a solid 4 hours-- and that's not easy to do! First of all, the Exploratorium is much larger than it looks from the Embarcadero. After wandering around for 4 hours I still don't think we covered every exhibit! This is ok because we are definitely going back next month :) There is certainly no shortage of bars throughout this event and the lines to obtain a cocktail were non-existent or minimal. Seriously-- even the auditorium that we ducked into for a presentation had a bar in the back! Sweet! The far east end of the Exploratorium has a terrific view of the water and the Bay Bridge light show. We spent the last 30 minutes or so of this event hanging out and taking the view in. Oh, and of course a bar was nearby so that was cool too! Side note: My group of friends had a few happy hour cocktails at PIer 23. This was an awesome meeting point and it's very close to the Exploratorium! read more

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An interactive adults only science museum with alcohol?! Count me in! Great place for date night or just for adults to let loose. I wish they had a place like this back home. The exploratorium is open from 6-10pm on Thursday's. Pre-sale tickets online are $17.95 and you definitely get to skip the line when you get there. I was lucky enough to go on a second Thursday and attend one of their pairings event. Pairings falls on the second Thursday of the month and starts at 7pm. Seating is on a first come first serve basis, so grab your tickets when you arrive! Feel free to grab a drink from downstairs at the SeaGlass restaurant (Jose and Norm are amazing!) before the class starts. In pairings, you will learn about something, eat something, and drink something. Definitely a great experience and would come back for this event. read more

Exploratorium After Dark - Pairings class - Museums Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I have always wanted to check out the Exploratorium and finally got the boyfriend to go on a date night here for the After Dark portion. Tickets for $17.95 if you buy pre-sale online. Otherwise, it's $19.95 at the door. Don't be dumb and get it prior --not only is it 10% off, but you skip the line to get inside. The event runs from 6-10pm, which gives you a perfect amount of time to go through all the exhibits. The place is filled with over 650 interactive exhibits exploring perception, art, and science. Some were very cool and unique while some others were quite boring. It's pretty crowded, so whenever you see no one at an exhibit, just hop on there! My absolute favorite exhibit was the harmonogram. It's a mathematical artwork working in a pendulum motion, which is extremely mesmerizing. You can even make one yourself to take home, but tickets were sold out by the time we got there. I want one so damn bad! If there's ever a next time, that's the first thing I'm headed for. Overall, pretty cool spot for a date night. Although quite an experience, I was disappointed with how long the lines were for drinks. They need to open up more bars or expedite the process. If you've never been, definitely a neat spot to check out once. read more

This exploratorium was an absolutely incredible. There are so many things to see and do here that you really need a membership and multiple visits to have any chance of seeing everything. My wife and I have been here four times already and still haven't seen it all. The aquarium is better than most dedicated aquariums they have a big section of activities for kids. There's a bunch of science exhibits and lots of other stuff. A very fun place to visit for adults or families. read more

Meh, not really what we expected, but it was a fun, enjoyable experience! However, if you haven't been to Academy of Science (after dark) then that's a must, as I prefer that over the Exploratorium. Maybe it's because we were all tired from work that day or being stuck in traffic 1.5 hours to get here from Palo Alto...either way, I probably wouldn't come back. It's interactive and a lot to play with (for an adult), but it's mostly just a bunch of small, cheapy stations set up that you play with for a second and move on. I remember it differently as a kid, but then again, I was a kid lol! read more

Exploratorium After Dark - Digging for worms (even though there were none)! - Museums Near Me - San Francisco, California

Exploratorium After Dark on Thursday is a great way to have social time while exploring fun exhibits. The age range is 20s and onwards. Good to bring dates here. Drink stations throughout the museum. Every Thursday is a bit different. My favorite ones are the Tastings session where you learn, eat, drink something. I've attended talks on fish sauce, caffeine, ice cream. The price is very affordable for an annual pass. Tips: Get here early for the special events, it gets filled up quickly. Seaglass restaurant has excellent sushi. Bring quarters to lock up your items in their onsite locker. read more

Exploratorium After Dark - Speaker series - Museums Near Me - San Francisco, California

Can I give 6 Stars?! What a great event! I knew there were going to be quite a few exhibits to see, but I had no idea how many and how fun the entire experience would be. This is definitely a place you could visit multiple times. Tips: 1) Buy your ticket online! It's a little cheaper and beats the line. 2) Don't be a sheep and wait in the long ticket line if you already have your ticket. 3) Arrive right at 6 when it opens. It is so much less crowded at the exhibits if you go early. As the night went on, it got much busier. 4) Don't waif in the long bar line by the door, walk left and find the less busy (no line!) bars throughout the building. The parts I appreciated the most: the alcohol and the "adults only" designation on the tickets. Don't get me wrong, kids are great, but I loved not having to wait for kids to engage in the exhibits or feel rushed because a kid was waiting for me to finish exploring. There is also a nice little restaurant, Sea Glass, within The Exploratorium which I will review separately. We stopped here because we rushed up to The Exploratorium right after work and hadn't eaten. read more