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Recharge your winter wonder with luminous artworks that will surprise and delight the whole family—paint with light and shadow, soak in colors, and play with exhibit prototypes in the Light Lab. Don’t miss Glow, our seasonal exhibition that celebrates the art and science of light!To make the weekend extra special, join us for even more dazzling programs including Storytime Science and ...

5 days ago · Join us for Storytime Science and enjoy an engaging storybook read-aloud followed by hands-on activities designed for young children (and their grown-ups).

Step into the art and science of light … and recharge your winter wonder. Discover luminous artworks that dazzle and surprise: Play experimental LED dungeon crawlers (Robin Baumgarten).Delight in glowing geometries, then fold and build your own (Collective Paper Aesthetics).See real objects float with movie screen technology (Toshio Iwai).Count the craters on a vast glowing moon (Luke Jerram).

Embrace your curiosity in the new year and join us at the Exploratorium After Dark. Play with LED dungeon crawlers, paint with light and shadow, walk inside 3D illusions, and more!

With Toshio Iwai. Join artist Toshio Iwai as he returns to the Exploratorium after 30 years to discuss his iconic exhibit Well of Lights.At this casual talk, Toshio will demonstrate related prototypes and share insights into the fascinating stroboscopic phenomena behind the piece.

SAN FRANCISCO (October 15, 2024) – This winter, Pier 15 will once again shine brightly as Glow returns on November 21, 2024. Our much-anticipated annual exhibition invites visitors of all ages to experience the magical intersection of art and …

This 2016 commemorative stamp from Indonesia shows Batara Kala swallowing the Sun. In Andean mythology, a puma devours the Sun. To prevent the Sun’s death, the puma must be frightened away by the screams of children and the cries of animals.

The Exploratorium is more than a museum—it’s a gateway to exploring science, art, and human perception with every visit. Let your curiosity roam through more than 700 interactive exhibits in six spacious indoor and outdoor galleries.

All About Eye Protection. Solar viewing glasses—also called eclipse glasses—are an easy, affordable way to safely look at a solar eclipse. Without these special glasses, the Sun can permanently damage your eyes or cause blindness.