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Exploratorium Admission Ticket - After Dark Thursday Evenings (ages 18+)

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San Francisco, USA

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Overview

Things Look Different After Dark. See for Yourself.

6-10pm every Thursday night at the Exploratorium. Adults-only (18+).

Lose yourself in more than 700 interactive exhibits exploring perception, art and science. Grab your friends and a drink and get immersed in everything from a fog bridge, to a large-scale kaleidoscope, dazzling light displays, mind-bending mirrors and more. Journey through total darkness in our twisting, turning, world-famous Tactile Dome. Or savor adults-only programming: featuring unique guest speakers, great music, cutting-edge films and one-of-a-kind activities. It'll change how you think about the world around you. But don't take our word for it—see for yourself.

The Exploratorium is located at Pier 15 on San Francisco's Embarcadero – just minutes away from the Embarcadero BART Station, Pier 39 and the Ferry Building.

What's Included

  • SKIP THE LINE Admission to After Dark at the Exploratorium (Ages 18+)
  • Regular daytime admission to the Exploratorium
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Tactile Dome
  • Gratuities (Optional)

Meeting Location

Meeting point

Exploratorium, Pier 15 Embarcadero at, Green St, San Francisco, CA 94111, USA

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End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Start Time

Opening Hours

  • 11/29/2024 - 6/18/2025

    Thursday | 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM

  • 6/20/2025 - 11/26/2025

    Thursday | 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM

  • 11/28/2025 - 12/24/2025

    Thursday | 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM

What To Expect

Exploratorium

Expand your mind by exploring the hundreds of interactive machines, contraptions and artworks at San Francisco’s Exploratorium, a quick 10-minute walk from the Ferry Building and a 15-minute walk from Fisherman’s Wharf. Head down on any Thursday at 6pm for the wildly popular After Dark event, when the museum stays open until 10pm for a full evening of adults indulging their curiosity about science and art. Each night revolves around a different theme. The Exploratorium is an intellectual playground for adults — part art gallery, part museum, part laboratory with a dash of party thrown in the mix.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Ages 18 years and older only (no exceptions)
  • Coin-operated lockers are located just past ticketing and the Info desk
  • Guide dogs and other certified assistance animals are welcome

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-5987DARK

Reviews

4.75
44 reviews

Average 4.75 out of 5 stars based on 44 traveler reviews collected by Cool San Francisco and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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