Exploratorium
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Exploratorium - by Neel Kadia on Google
Description
The Exploratorium is a science and technology museum in San Francisco known for the participatory nature of its exhibits (about 600 on display at any one point). It was founded by Frank Oppenheimer, an American particle physicist (brother of Robert Oppenheimer). There is a broad range of content covering topics such as human behaviour, the physics of seeing and listening, electricity and magnetism, living systems. In addition, there is an outdoor gallery focusing on local environment, weather and landscape.
Access & Transport
Location: Pier 15 on San Francisco's Embarcadero The museum is a 10-minute walk from the Embarcadero BART station and the Light Rail F and L-OWL stop next to it
Instructions & Recommendations
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Environmental & Social
The Exploratorium building goal is to become the largest net-zero museum in the country. Inspired an international network of participatory museums working to engage the public with general science education
Conclusion
Best for families looking for educational content, especially on a rainy day but we strongly question the pricing policy for such a cultural activity. Fun and interesting but entirely optional for first time travellers to the city.
Key positive
Educational and original exhibits
Centrally located
Key negative
Very expensive for a museum (price has been ramping up recently)
Can be crowded and noisy
Suitability
For all ages and fully wheelchair accessible
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
August 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 20m
est. visit time:2h 15m
Monday -
Tuesday10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday10:00 - 17:00
Thursday10:00 - 17:00
Friday10:00 - 17:00
Saturday10:00 - 17:00
Sunday12:00 - 17:00