Daily Schedule

One 45-minute Educational IMAX film is included with each General Admission ticket.

T.REX

12:30 p.m. | 2:30 p.m.
The true story of the young fossil hunters who made the discovery of a lifetime when they spotted a large fossilized leg bone on a walk on public lands in North Dakota, T. REX intercuts the remarkable fossil dig, with cutting edge computer graphics that bring the iconic T. rex—from hatchling to hulking adult—to life.

Blue Whales

1:30 p.m.
Narrated by award-winning actor Andy Serkis, Blue Whales provides an unforgettable window into the lives these animals live – and the extremes scientists must endure to study them. Dive beneath the waves off the exotic Seychelles Islands on a high-risk mission to find a missing population of blue whales not seen in 50 years, and visit the stunning Gulf of California to explore the important role these remarkable animals play in the health of our oceans.

IMAX Dome Theater, Ground Level 

All activities are included with General Admission tickets unless otherwise noted.

Exploratorium Admission Discount

Bridgetopia Innovation Lab

10 a.m., 11 a.m., 12 p.m.
Check out our brand new engineering design challenge! Build and test a bridge that will help connect communities on nearby
The Tech Studio, Lower Level

Social Robots Innovation Lab

10 a.m., 11 a.m., 12 p.m.
Become a robotics engineer by working as a team to debug a malfunctioning robot!  
Social Robots, Lower Level

Tech Studio Prototyping

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Help us test out a new activity! Use the innovation design process to build and test a device to roll a golf ball through a mini golf course.

Tech Studio, Lower Level

ChromoZONE

10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Explore the exciting world of genetics by doing hands-on experiments with scientists from Stanford University. Ages 6+. 
BioDesign Studio, Upper Level

Mushroom Bricks

12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Grow bricks and building blocks using nature’s technology — living mushrooms! Explore the sustainable material of the future by designing a brick that will grow from mushroom mycelium!  Ages 10+, under 10 must partner with an adult.  
BioTinkering Lab, Upper Level

One 45-minute Educational IMAX film is included with each General Admission ticket. Hollywood Films are not included with General Admission.

T.REX

12:30 p.m. | 2:30 p.m. 
The true story of the young fossil hunters who made the discovery of a lifetime when they spotted a large fossilized leg bone on a walk on public lands in North Dakota, T. REX intercuts the remarkable fossil dig, with cutting edge computer graphics that bring the iconic T. rex—from hatchling to hulking adult—to life.

Blue Whales

1:30 p.m.
Narrated by award-winning actor Andy Serkis, Blue Whales provides an unforgettable window into the lives these animals live – and the extremes scientists must endure to study them. Dive beneath the waves off the exotic Seychelles Islands on a high-risk mission to find a missing population of blue whales not seen in 50 years, and visit the stunning Gulf of California to explore the important role these remarkable animals play in the health of our oceans.

All activities are included with General Admission tickets unless otherwise noted.

Exploratorium Admission Discount

Tech Studio Prototyping

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Help us test out a new activity! Use the innovation design process to build and test a device to roll a golf ball through a mini golf course.
The Tech Studio, Lower Level

Bridgetopia Innovation Lab

10 a.m., 11 a.m.
Check out our brand new engineering design challenge! Build and test a bridge that will help connect communities on nearby islands.
The Tech Studio, Lower Level 

ChromoZONE

10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Explore the exciting world of genetics by doing hands-on experiments with scientists from Stanford University. Ages 6+. 
BioDesign Studio, Upper Level

Mushroom Bricks

12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Grow bricks and building blocks using nature’s technology — living mushrooms! Explore the sustainable material of the future by designing a brick that will grow from mushroom mycelium!  Ages 10+, under 10 must partner with an adult.  
BioTinkering Lab, Upper Level

One 45-minute Educational IMAX film is included with each General Admission ticket. Hollywood Films are not included with General Admission.

T.REX

12:30 p.m. | 2:30 p.m. 
The true story of the young fossil hunters who made the discovery of a lifetime when they spotted a large fossilized leg bone on a walk on public lands in North Dakota, T. REX intercuts the remarkable fossil dig, with cutting edge computer graphics that bring the iconic T. rex—from hatchling to hulking adult—to life.

Fungi

1:30 p.m.

Much of life on Earth is connected by a vast, hidden network that we are only just beginning to understand. Out of sight, between the world of plants and animals, another world exists—the kingdom of fungi.

IMAX Dome Theater, Ground Level 

All activities are included with General Admission tickets unless otherwise noted.

Exploratorium Admission Discount

AI to the Rescue: Lost Pets 

10 a,m, to 2:30 p,m,
In this twist on the classic game “Guess Who” you will like an AI! Using techniques AI uses to identify images your group will create clues and then try to find someone's lost pet.
The Tech Studio, Lower Level

ChromoZONE

10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Explore the exciting world of genetics by doing hands-on experiments with scientists from Stanford University. Ages 6+. 
BioDesign Studio, Upper Level

Bridgetopia Innovation Lab

11 a.m., 12 p.m.
Check out our brand new engineering design challenge! Build and test a bridge that will help connect communities on nearby islands.
The Tech Studio, Lower Level

Mushroom Bricks

12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Grow bricks and building blocks using nature’s technology — living mushrooms! Explore the sustainable material of the future by designing a brick that will grow from mushroom mycelium!  Ages 10+, under 10 must partner with an adult.  
BioTinkering Lab, Upper Level

One 45-minute Educational IMAX film is included with each General Admission ticket.

Blue Whales

10:30 a.m. | 1:30 p.m. | 3:30 p.m.
Narrated by award-winning actor Andy Serkis, Blue Whales provides an unforgettable window into the lives these animals live – and the extremes scientists must endure to study them. Dive beneath the waves off the exotic Seychelles Islands on a high-risk mission to find a missing population of blue whales not seen in 50 years, and visit the stunning Gulf of California to explore the important role these remarkable animals play in the health of our oceans.

The Blue Angels

T.REX

12:30 p.m. | 2:30 p.m.
The true story of the young fossil hunters who made the discovery of a lifetime when they spotted a large fossilized leg bone on a walk on public lands in North Dakota, T. REX intercuts the remarkable fossil dig, with cutting edge computer graphics that bring the iconic T. rex—from hatchling to hulking adult—to life.

IMAX Dome Theater, Ground Level 

All activities are included with General Admission tickets unless otherwise noted.

Exploratorium Admission Discount

AI to the Rescue: Lost Pets 

10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
In this twist on the classic game “Guess Who” you will like an AI! Using techniques AI uses to identify images your group will create clues and then try to find someone's lost pet.
The Tech Studio, Lower Level

Bridgetopia

10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Check out our brand new engineering design challenge! Build and test a bridge that will help connect communities on nearby islands.
The Tech Studio, Lower Level

Social Robots 

10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Build a robot to help with a task using real sensors and actuators. Customize your robot and imagine what it can do! 
Social Robots, Lower Level 

One 45-minute Educational IMAX film is included with each General Admission ticket. Hollywood Films are not included with General Admission.

The Blue Angels

T.REX

12:30 p.m. | 2:30 p.m.
The true story of the young fossil hunters who made the discovery of a lifetime when they spotted a large fossilized leg bone on a walk on public lands in North Dakota, T. REX intercuts the remarkable fossil dig, with cutting edge computer graphics that bring the iconic T. rex—from hatchling to hulking adult—to life.

Fungi

Blue Whales

3:30 p.m.
Narrated by award-winning actor Andy Serkis, Blue Whales provides an unforgettable window into the lives these animals live – and the extremes scientists must endure to study them. Dive beneath the waves off the exotic Seychelles Islands on a high-risk mission to find a missing population of blue whales not seen in 50 years, and visit the stunning Gulf of California to explore the important role these remarkable animals play in the health of our oceans.

IMAX Dome Theater, Ground Level 

All activities are included with General Admission tickets unless otherwise noted.

Exploratorium Admission Discount

AI to the Rescue: Lost Pets 

11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m | 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
In this twist on the classic game “Guess Who” you will like an AI! Using techniques AI uses to identify images your group will create clues and then try to find someone's lost pet.
The Tech Studio, Lower Level

Bridgetopia

11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Check out our brand new engineering design challenge! Build and test a bridge that will help connect communities on nearby islands.
The Tech Studio, Lower Level

Social Robots 

12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Build a robot to help with a task using real sensors and actuators. Customize your robot and imagine what it can do!
Social Robots, Lower Level

Mushroom Bricks

11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Grow bricks and building blocks using nature’s technology — living mushrooms! Explore the sustainable material of the future by designing a brick that will grow from mushroom mycelium!  Ages 10+, under 10 must partner with an adult.  
BioTinkering Lab, Upper Level

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One 45-minute Educational IMAX film is included with each General Admission ticket.

T.REX

12:30 p.m. | 2:30 p.m. 
The true story of the young fossil hunters who made the discovery of a lifetime when they spotted a large fossilized leg bone on a walk on public lands in North Dakota, T. REX intercuts the remarkable fossil dig, with cutting edge computer graphics that bring the iconic T. rex—from hatchling to hulking adult—to life.

Blue Whales

1:30 p.m.
Narrated by award-winning actor Andy Serkis, Blue Whales provides an unforgettable window into the lives these animals live – and the extremes scientists must endure to study them. Dive beneath the waves off the exotic Seychelles Islands on a high-risk mission to find a missing population of blue whales not seen in 50 years, and visit the stunning Gulf of California to explore the important role these remarkable animals play in the health of our oceans.

IMAX Dome Theater, Ground Level 

All activities are included with General Admission tickets unless otherwise noted.

Exploratorium Admission Discount

Mushroom Bricks

10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Grow bricks and building blocks using nature’s technology— living mushrooms! Explore the sustainable material of the future by designing a brick that will grow from mushroom mycelium! Ages 10+, under 10 must partner with an adult. 
BioTinkering Lab, Upper Level

Bridgetopia Innovation Lab

10 a.m., 11 a.m., 12 p.m.
Check out our brand new engineering design challenge! Build and test a bridge that will help connect communities on nearby islands.
The Tech Studio, Lower Level