Exploratorium Tours and Tickets

Engage your senses and delve into a world of discovery at San Francisco's Exploratorium! With a fantastic new location on Pier 15 overlooking San Francisco Bay, the revamped museum offers more than 650 interactive exhibits that the whole family will love. Explore the amazing realms of physics, anatomy, emotions and Earth's ecosystems through hands-on displays that will delight and inform visitors of all ages. With mobile tickets, skip the line and simply scan your phone for direct entry in the Exploratorium!

Explore San Francisco on your own schedule with tickets for a hop-on, hop-off bus tour that includes a bike rental, a cable car tour of Sausalito, and a sightseeing cruise on the San Francisco Bay. Enjoy the freedom to see the things that interest you most, with the option to choose 24- and 48-hour tickets when booking. This independent tour of San Francisco features a GPS-activated audio guide so you can learn about each site along the 24 stop route, and it's the perfect introduction for first-time visitors.

Every Thursday evening, one of San Francisco's premier museums opens up its doors for an After Dark gathering of the coolest kind. From 6pm to 10pm the Exploratorium transforms into an adults-only intellectual playground, welcoming everyone 18 and older to dance, mingle, and explore while sipping on cocktails (added cost) and participating in the museum's ongoing advances in art, science, and technology. The Exploratorium is located on Pier 15 pier along the city's Embarcadero, and offers spectacular views of the Bay Bridge and San Francisco Bay. It also provides an innovative and hands-on learning space with hundreds of interactive exhibits and changing displays of new art and science experiences. With mobile tickets, skip the line and simply scan your phone for direct entry in the Exploratorium!

Save time and money with the San Francisco CityPASS, which gives you admission to top area attractions, three days of access to public transportation including the San Francisco cable cars, a cruise on San Francisco Bay, and discounts for shopping and activities. You can choose to visit science and art museums like the Exploratorium or San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. You'll have important details like hours of operation right in your pocket with the provided ticket booklet.

With the San Francisco Explorer Pass you'll save money on four San Francisco attractions within a 30-day period. Select four activities among a list of 20 sightseeing cruises, tours, museum admissions and transportation in and around the city. Take advantage of discount offers at retailers and restaurants, and use your complimentary guidebook to help you independently explore the Bay Area at your own pace. No voucher redemption is required; simply print your pass, or download the code on your mobile phone, and enjoy direct entry to attractions.

Tour San Francisco with the Go San Francisco Card on your mobile device. See all the sites or just a few; it's your choice using this customizable touring option. Enjoy free admission at more than 30 popular San Francisco attractions as well as discounts on dining and shopping. Choose from 1-,2-, 3- or 5-day options to help you save as much money as possible on your vacation.