Exploratorium

Experience Wonder at the Exploratorium

Just a 10-minute walk from Hotel Griffon along the Embarcadero, the Exploratorium is one of San Francisco's most unique and engaging attractions. Part science museum, part art gallery, and part playground, it’s a hands-on experience designed to spark curiosity in visitors of all ages.

Located at Pier 15, the Exploratorium features hundreds of interactive exhibits focused on light, sound, motion, biology, perception, and the environment. It's an ideal destination for families, couples, solo travelers, or anyone who loves to learn by doing.

What to Expect

Spend a few hours exploring six indoor and outdoor galleries, build your own contraptions, walk through a fog bridge, or explore the tactile dome. The Exploratorium also hosts After Dark events on Thursday nights for adults 18+ with cocktails, music, and special programming.

For hours, ticket info, and current exhibits, visit exploratorium.edu.

Stay Just Down the Waterfront at Hotel Griffon

Hotel Griffon offers boutique comfort just steps from the Bay. Our location near the Ferry Building and San Francisco’s top museums makes it easy to explore the city by foot, by Muni, or by ferry. And when the day winds down, our Bay Bridge views and central setting make for the perfect place to relax.