Exploratorium

Mission

The Exploratorium is a museum of science, art, and human perception founded in 1969. The Exploratorium’s mission is to create a culture of learning through innovative environments, programs, and tools that help people nurture their curiosity about the world around them.

Date Opened

1969

Activity Summary

The Exploratorium is a museum of science, art, and human perception located in San Francisco, California. We believe that following your curiosity and asking questions can lead to amazing moments of discovery, learning, and awareness, and can increase confidence in your ability to understand how the world works. We also believe that being playful and having fun is an important part of the process for people of all ages.

We create tools and experiences that help you to become an active explorer: hundreds of explore-for-yourself exhibits; a Web site with over 25,000 pages of content; film screenings; workshops for lifelong learners including day camps for kids and family investigations; evening art and science events for adults—plus much more. We also create professional development programs for educators, and are at the forefront of changing the way science is taught. We share our exhibits and expertise with museums worldwide.

Status

Private, non-profit organization

Contact Details

Exploratorium, USA

Address: 3601 Lyon Street
San Francisco, CA 94123, USA
T +1 415 563 0360
F +1 415 561 0307
E visit@exploratorium.edu
W www.exploratorium.edu

Director: Dr Dennis M. Bartels
Title: Executive Director
T +1 415 561 0326
F +1 415 561 0307
E dbartels@exploratorium.edu

Contact: Ms Miriam Mendoza Moody
Title: Executive Assistant / Board Liaison
T +1 415 561 0326
F +1 415 561 0307
E mmoody@exploratorium.edu

Contact: Dr Rob Semper
Title: Executive Associate Director and Director of Program
T +1 415 353 0484
F +1 415 561 0307
E rsemper@exploratorium.edu

Membership Category

Associate