Exploratorium
Pier 15, Embarcadero, San Francisco · San Francisco · ~2.5 mi from downtown San Francisco
ActiveWorth it
$39.95 for adults
600+ hands-on exhibits where you're meant to touch everything — fog bridges, tinkering studios and a pitch-black tactile dome, on a pier over the bay. The Exploratorium prices adult admission at $39.95; its Thursday After Dark nights (18+) run $22.95. Closed Mondays.
Book tickets on the official site
Good for
The science museum you play with
Crowd
Curious kids and adults alike
Getting there
F-line to Pier 15; BART/Muni to Embarcadero plus a walk
Parking
Paid lots along the Embarcadero
Accessibility
Fully accessible; tactile and audio exhibits throughout