For 55 years, the Exploratorium has ignited curiosity and inspired learning worldwide, and 2024 was no different. From hands-on science experiences to transformative educational initiatives, we're proud of the impact we created together this past year. 🚀 Check out our 2024 Impact Report to learn more about our journey and to see how we’re shaping the future of science education. Thank you to our supporters, partners, and visitors who make this work possible. Here’s to more discovery and innovation in 2025! ✨
Exploratorium
Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
San Francisco, CA 18,244 followers
Museum of Art, Science & Human Perception
About us
The Exploratorium is a public learning laboratory where you can explore the world through science, art, and human perception. Our world-renowned science museum offers 700+ interactive exhibits designed to ignite curiosity and foster exploration. Founded in 1969 by Dr. Frank Oppenheimer, our mission is to create inquiry-based experiences that transform learning worldwide. We envision a world where people think for themselves and can confidently ask questions, question answers, and understand the world around them. Dedicated to education reform in and out of the classroom, the Exploratorium is a premier professional development center for educators and a creator of award-winning educational resources. The Exploratorium has influenced generations of entrepreneurs, artists, scientists, teachers, students, children, museum professionals, and everyday doers. We also collaborate globally, bringing our original, interactive exhibits to more than 1,000 science centers, museums, and public spaces around the world.
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http://www.exploratorium.edu
External link for Exploratorium
- Industry
- Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, CA
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1969
- Specialties
- Informal Learning, Science Education, Professional Teacher Development, Hands-on Science, Human Perception, Tinkering, Inquiry Based Learning, Art Museum, Science Museum, Exhibit Development, Research & Development, STEM, and STEAM
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Pier 15 (Embarcadero & Green St)
San Francisco, CA 94111, US
Employees at Exploratorium
Updates
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This past week we had the privilege of hosting over 100 San Francisco Unified School District students for a special field trip to observe the King Tides, the highest tides of the year. In partnership with SFUSD and the Port of San Francisco, we explored how these extreme tides offer a vivid preview of future sea level rise and its potential impacts on our coastlines. Students learned how these natural phenomena can inform efforts to strengthen our waterfront's resilience and inspire solutions to protect our community in the face of climate change.
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Our Chief Experience Officer, Anne Richardson, sat down with Blooloop to discuss our vision, impact, and global reach. Did you know we not only have our iconic museum at Pier 15 in San Francisco but we also work with international partners to build science centers worldwide? Read the full story here!
The Exploratorium: encouraging exploration, creativity and discovery. We speak to Anne Richardson about Exploratorium's vision, impact, and global reach. https://lnkd.in/e6nfZuXN
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🎉Our very own Laura Zander has been named Nonprofit CFO of the Year by the San Francisco Business Times!🎉 We are so grateful for your leadership and commitment to keeping our mission alive. Thank you for all you do for our team and our visitors. Check out the full story: https://lnkd.in/gcCbvwBN
Winner, Nonprofit Company: Laura Zander, Exploratorium - San Francisco Business Times
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