San Francisco Attractions

Exploratorium

3601 Lyon St

San Francisco, CA

Tel. 415/EXP-LORE, 415/561-0360 (recorded information)

www.exploratorium.edu

Scientific American magazine rated The Exploratorium "the best science museum in the world" -- and I couldn't agree more. Inside you'll find hundreds of exhibits that explore everything from giant-bubble blowing to Einstein's theory of relativity. It's like a mad scientist's penny arcade, an educational fun house, and an experimental laboratory all rolled into one. Touch a tornado, shape a glowing electrical current, or take a sensory journey in total darkness in th...

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Price Range: Admission $13 adults; $10 seniors, youth 13-17, visitors with disabilities, and college students with ID; $8 children 4-12; free for children under 4

Parking: Free parking

Transportation: Bus: 28, 30, or Golden Gate Transit

Payment: AmEx, Mastercard, Visa

Open Hours: Tues-Sun 10am-5pm

Closed: Closed Mon except MLK, Jr., Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, and Labor Day

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