$10/pp for anyone over 5yo. Unlimited pass for the day. They require everyone to wear gloves…read moreincluding toddlers. It was quite fun, but for some people, it may feel a little claustrophobic. Good way to kill 10 minutes.

Fun for the kids. While you can race quickly to the exit, I noticed most kids including mine,…read moreintentionally stayed in it longer and wandered around. Not supposed to run but some were playing tag or hide and seek while I was there lol. My grown (old) self got a little dizzy following my younger kid around (he wanted someone to accompany him and stick together with), but glad I got to experience it once. Not sure I'd be eager to go again, but it's cool for what it is.

We stumbled upon this simulator ride while walking around Pier 39 and decided to give it a try. It…read moreactually reminded us a lot of Disneyland's Soarin' Over California, but without the lines, we had the whole theater to ourselves, which is pretty amazing considering amount of tourists in SF. ​We ended up doing two rides over two days. The San Francisco flight was a bit dizzying but great and the T-Rex dinosaur experience was fully computer-generated but still a lot of fun. Each ride lasts about 10 minutes and features immersive details like tilting seats and wind effects from fans. It would be nice if they also added mists when you fly over the ocean. It's wasn't too expensive I believe it was $15 for adults and $13 for kids. Its something different to do if the weather is not great.

This is one of the many attractions at Pier 39. They have the flyer ride, they have a "7D…read moreexperience" which is like a "shooter" game on a giant screen, and then they also have two "escape rooms." Everybody here was very friendly. I did the flyer ride. It is about a seven or eight minute ride, It was a lot of fun. It's one of those where you sit in the seats, and then the floor drops out from under you, and it is like you are flying over the city. The wind blows in your face, and when you were going over the water, you feel just a little bit of a spray. I don't want to give anything away, but it does take you all over the city. It was really a lot of fun. The only reason I'm taking off a star, is because the flyer ride is a bit expensive. It's $14 per person, adult or child. That wasn't too bad for myself, but if you are more than two or three people, it can add up. Regardless, it was well worth the money for myself to do. I wouldn't come back to see the same movie, but if they changed it, I would ride it again.. This ride is also part of the "San Francisco city pass. I had fun.. Thanks!

Fantastic location in the city to play Mini Golf . I read the previous reviews and saw why they…read morecould have a poor service experience. Fortunately for me, that was not the case. Fun times to play Mini rounds on could ambiance courses. Definitely recommend when you're in the city if you want an interactive outting.

A cute spot for date night! If you are into SF popular tourist spots and history and love mini…read moregolf, this is a perfect cross between the two! Although the courses were not that hard, it was fun and cute to see each hole present a little bit of SF history. I loved the miniature buildings that showcased how amazing SF is, you don't realize how many popular landmarks there are here in the bay until coming here! This is tucked away near Ghirardelli square, and there's tons of things to do in the area, so it's a nice little detour while walking around fisherman's wharf and eating an ice cream sundae!

Being spontaneous... Took Mina out for a walk, we saw it and…read moredid it!!! So fun. SkyStar Wheel Fisherman Wharf Farris Wheel - 36 Cages Towing 150 Feet Above 9 to 13 Minute Ride www.skystarwheel.com Our Guide - Nasito, he was ver friendly and so helpful. You must stop by for a ride.

The Skystar wheel offers incredible jaw dropping views. Yes, I was scared, but I made it through…read more I just wish the ride was a little longer. It's $19 for three rotations and about 10 minutes. Kind of steep, but I guess that's the tourist price.

"If you want to follow me You've got to play pinball"…read more(The Who) Just hand your kiddies a fistful of quarters and stand back, because they'll run you over as they make a beeline for Musée Mécanique's over300 vintage coin operated machines. This unbelievable collection spans everything from early 20th century fortune tellers and piano players to pinball tables and animatronic dioramas. Mechanical arcade games of every description, coin operated pianos, antique slot machines, animations, arm wrestling machines, my sweet Lord... they have everything. Did I play anything. Well, or course I did. I stuck to the old-time pinball machines and relived the satisfaction of using a flipper to perfectly smack that little silver ball way up into the guts of the machine to release a tsunami of bings and bongs and flashing lights. My grandkids (and this big kid) had a great time. PRO TIP You'll find the Musée Mécanique on Fisherman's Wharf at Pier 45 at the end of Taylor Street It's open 365 days a year with free admission And if you're a collector of those squished souvenir pennies, you're in luck because they must have six different machines here.

What a GEM! We stumbled upon Musee Mecanique after visiting the U.S.S. Pampinito. Despite being Bay…read moreArea locals, we'd never been to either attraction. And Musee Mecanique was by far our favorite! The collection of (predominantly) antique and vintage arcade games is really impressive. Most cost 25 cents - 75 cents to play (meaning $5-$10 will take you pretty far here!) And they are each unique, quirky, and interesting. I'm looking forward to visiting again with my Dad and son...it's a great multigenerational activity. There are some newer games, too, if the vintage games don't catch your attention. Thanks for restoring, and sharing, this fun history with the masses. So special!

There are Emporium guests who are curious about foosball. They are the ones who come for a…read morefriendly challenge or to ask how the heck I make my shot. However, on Thursday nights, some people participate in local, regional, and international tournaments. They are way better than me and can give a better show. Very basic rules of foosball: Foosball is a fast-paced tabletop game where players use rotating rods to maneuver figures and kick a ball into the opponent's goal. The primary objective is to score a set number of points--typically 5, 9, or 10 goals per game--before the other team does. [1, 2] Core Game Structure: * Setup: A coin toss determines who gets the first serve or choice of table side. * Scoring: The first player or team to reach the agreed-upon score wins the game. Matches are typically decided by a best-of-three or best-of-five game series. * Serving: The ball is placed on the field at the center. The server asks if the opponent is ready, and the ball must be touched by at least two different figures before it can be advanced or shot into a goal. * After a Goal: The team that just conceded the goal gets to serve the next ball. [6] Essential Rules of Play * No Spinning: A spin is an illegal move where the rod completes a full 360-degree rotation without touching the ball. Any goal scored directly off a spin does not count. * No Jarring: Jarring occurs when you slam the rods against the table walls to jar the ball loose or distract your opponent. Aggressive table shaking or banging is forbidden. * Dead Balls: If a ball comes to a complete stop in the middle of the table where neither team can reach it, it is a dead ball. The ball is then given to the player or team who originally served the kickoff. * Time Limits: To keep the game moving, strict time limits are enforced for ball possession. Players typically have 10 seconds to advance the ball from the midfield (5-man rod) and 15 seconds when the ball is on other rods. [5] AI responses may include mistakes. [1] https://www.ventureshuffleboard.com/ultimate-guide-to-foosball-basics-rules/ [2] https://blattbilliards.com/blogs/news/how-do-you-play-foosball-tips-tricks-and-rules [3] https://recservices.k-state.edu/programs/intramurals/rulebooks_handbooks/Foosball%20RB.pdf [4] https://crec.unl.edu/student-affairs/campus-recreation/sites/unl.edu.student-affairs.campus-recreation/files/media/file/Foosball.pdf [5] https://www.foosball.com/features/rules/ [6] https://www.foosballsoccer.com/official-foosball-rules.html [7] https://www.imperialusa.com/post/complete-guide-on-the-official-foosball-rules [8] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ru627ZhRXKA

Being a long time customer, I would like to give the management at The Emporium a chance to respond…read moreto the false advertising that happened recently at their venue in San Francisco on 6/13/26. I tried to avoid writing this review by contacting the venue directly but have yet to see a response, so here we are. They had multiple pages on their website saying they are showing all the World Cup games for free, including the game I attended on June 13th. None of the pages I saw mentioned a cover charge for this game. (See the attached screenshots). Also, they had posted similar ads on their social media accounts saying that they are showing the games for free. So after waiting 20 minutes in line for the Brazil vs. Morocco game with no prior warning I was informed there's a $25 dollar entry fee at the door. The game had already started due to the extremely slow door management even though I showed up ten minutes early to get in on time. I just payed the cover because I didn't want to miss any more of the best match for the group stage, and didn't know where else I could go nearby. Once inside the promoter showed the game on a low definition satellite stream that was choppy throughout, and kept cutting out completely, missing parts of the game. On top of all that the promoter was charging $20 for feijoada, which basically is rice, beans, and some meat on top. This seemed draconian considering the ridiculously high price of entry for a game viewing that other venues all over the city showed for free. I would like to know how this obvious disconnect between your advertising and what the promoter actually charged/offered will be addressed to your loyal customers?

When we went it wasn't crowded so we could take our time and take pictures. I like that there were…read moreguides on the floor that showed where to set up the camera. Also, it was helpful having sample photos up on the wall. Took 1 star off because it's a bit pricey. If it was a crowded day, it would have been stressful to take pics and take our time.

This was a fun little place, and I emphasize, "little." It worked out for us because we were the…read moreonly ones there. I get why this place would be super hot and not the best if there were multiple guests inside. The place itself is really tiny and it's quite stuffy inside. It was just, my husband, my son and I, so we were able to take time to take pics of all the backdrops. The backdrops are painted murals that create cool illusions. They have sample pics so you know where and how to pose and signs where you're supposed to stand to take pics. It took us about 30 minutes to circle the whole thing (maybe even less). This is a fun a little trip if you don't mind taking wacky pics like we do. Also, it would help if you don't mind lying on the floor. We enjoyed it, but I can see why the bad reviews of people expecting it to be much more. As long as you know what to expect, I still think it's an enjoyable experience. Pros: Cute murals that make for cool photos Fun family activity or with friends They have lockers for your stuff up front Cons: it's pretty pricey, and TBH, not worth $30 per person.

While the exhibits were well maintained, the aquarium itself was rather small…read more Admission was $31 for adults and there were few discounts available unless you qualified as a senior or used the Museum For All pass, which reduced admission to $5. There wasn't much foot traffic when we arrived at opening, and the employees were efficient from check in through the gift shop. We finished the entire aquarium in about 45 minutes. The entrance opened into a large tank filled with plump schools of sardines. A few additional exhibits led into the photo area. The souvenir photos came out crisp, though it was amusingly obvious that we had been photoshopped onto grainy animal backdrops. Interestingly, the path then led outdoors to the next exhibit area, guided by chalk markings on the ground. There were five species of jellyfish displayed in beautifully illuminated tanks before entering a surrounding glass tunnel featuring sharks, rays, and a variety of fish. There were occasional shark presentations, though I was disappointed there wasn't a designated seating area. Everyone awkwardly stood off to the side while trying to listen to the educational talk. Fortunately, the sharks themselves were active and impressive to watch. The final section featured a stingray touch tank. Surprisingly, there wasn't an easily accessible hand washing station immediately afterward. The turtles were active, the snakes were peacefully lounging, and although there weren't many otters, they appeared healthy, sleek, and well cared for. Ironically, the gift shop was the most well stocked with a wide variety of souvenirs. The photo package cost $35 and included a magnet. Despite what some reviews suggested, it never became crowded during our visit, so arriving near opening seems to be the best strategy. This makes for a pleasant addition to a day exploring San Francisco, especially given its convenient location near the pier. However, I wouldn't visit expecting an experience comparable to some of the country's more renowned aquariums.

Aquarium of the Bay has some really cool exhibits, especially the underwater tunnels. Walking…read morethrough while sharks, rays, and fish swim overhead is definitely the highlight and was a big hit with my little one. That said, the overall experience felt much more chaotic than I expected. It was crowded, noisy, and difficult to move through some areas at a comfortable pace. My biggest frustration was the elevators to get up and down to the tunnel exhibits. They take FOREVER, and when you're visiting with a stroller or small children, the wait can feel endless. The staff was friendly, and I appreciated the focus on local Bay marine life, which makes it different from larger aquariums. However, be prepared for crowds, especially during peak times. If you don't mind a busy atmosphere, the tunnels are worth seeing, but I wish the flow of the aquarium was a little smoother and less congested.

I've been coming to the Exploratorium since I was in elementary school 40 years ago, and after all…read morethese years, I can honestly say that my love for this place has only grown deeper. I'm now a STEAM instructor myself, and I still feel the same sense of wonder every time I walk through the doors. The Exploratorium understands something incredibly important: science isn't just a collection of facts to memorize. It's something to touch, hear, build, question, experiment with, and experience. What I admire most is the institution's mission to make science tangible, accessible, and genuinely fun. The exhibits invite curiosity instead of demanding expertise, which makes them just as engaging for adults as they are for children. Every visit reminds me that science belongs to everyone. As someone who teaches kids for a living, I know how difficult it is to create experiences that are both educational and exciting. The Exploratorium has been doing exactly that for decades, and they continue to set the standard. Their educators, exhibit designers, and staff have created something truly special. San Francisco is full of iconic landmarks, but for me, the Exploratorium will always be one of the city's greatest treasures. It played a role in shaping the person I became, and I have no doubt it will continue inspiring generations of curious minds. I was a science-loving kid when I first walked in, and, thankfully, I'm still a science-loving kid now.

We visited the Exploratorium as part of the City Pass. It was definitely a full day of exploring…read moreand was better towards the end of the day when the summer camp kids left. My kids enjoyed but we also had to take breaks in-between. Why 3 stars you ask? It's a huge space, but all of the exhibits were similar to science museums we have in So Cal. Some things were broken or not operational the day we went. Lunch offerings were super healthy which is a plus. But we liked 2/4 entrees we ordered. Priced are as expected for museums. Logistics wise, you really have to come early to secure good parking. We came an hour after opening and street + parking lots were full. If you plan to come, I say it's a deal via City Pass, but I wouldn't pay full admission prices to go.

The front desk staff was very friendly and welcoming, so this review is not about the service…read more We decided to visit because of the great reviews, and our 3.5-year-old was excited by the entrance. What we didn't realize is that the museum has a lot of very lifelike mannequins and human figures right from the entrance and in the first room. Both my son and I are uncomfortable with realistic mannequins, and we were surprised by how many there were. We ended up leaving after less than a minute. It was disappointing to lose the admission fee, but we were simply too uncomfortable to continue. I'm giving 4 stars because I don't think it's a bad museum--it just wasn't a good fit for us. I mainly wanted to mention the mannequins because I didn't see that in other reviews. If you or your children are sensitive to lifelike human figures, it's something to be aware of before buying tickets.

I haven't been into a Ripley's in probably 15 or more years. We tooks our kids while in San Fran…read moretoday. We had a great time. Pretty sure the spinning thing that make you feel like you're the one spinning, not the walls, was all of our favorite. We used Groupon for the tickets but Groupon kept messing up & wouldn't open the voucher. The guy at the entrance was awesome, he honored our tickets knowing Groupon kept messing up. Thank you!