Exploratorium

The winner of SF Magazine’s 2018 “Best Museum Party” award, our facility is located in the vibrant heart of the historic Embarcadero. We have spectacular views of both city and Bay, plus access to our lively landscape of hundreds of interactive exhibits. Our LEED platinum sustainably designed facility—located in the vibrant heart of the historic Embarcadero at Pier 15—is an unforgettable venue for everything from intimate gatherings to large events. With spectacular views of both city and Bay—plus access to our lively landscape of hundreds of exhibits—the Exploratorium’s waterfront home offers an exciting, imaginative setting for just about anything you can dream up. At Pier 15, the museum is divided into galleries filled with exhibits ranging from mechanical contraptions to artworks highlighting the beauty of the physical phenomena that surround us. Galleries are available to rent either individually or in combination.