Exploratorium, San Francisco

This museum has many different experiments that other science museums do not have. I have a nine and sixteen year old. We've been there twice. We are going again in a few weeks. We live in Nevada, so when we go to the city there are always limits to what we will have time to see and do. This museum is the number one choice for my 16 year old; that's saying something. We've visited many other science museums, and they just don't compare. We love this place.

I did not find the exploratorium worth the money they charge - $14. Also, make sure your kids are 10+ if you still insist to take your kids out for a 'science mueseum' experience. Single adults seriously skip this one!!

LOVED this place. Want to go back to SF because of the exploratorium. Soo much to do and soo little time. Check it out. I talked to Californians who had no idea this place existed. I spread the word.

i couldnot get a full round and everything i spend long time to enjoy each of those science experience. Possible one of the best memories I had. All kind of science and creative were unbelievable. I would like to go again sometime soon! I have been there 6 times and will go again this year 2008 sunner! I do highly recommed for everyone to go there and believe me, you will feel it worth your time and money! This place is very fanstiaic! Enjoy go there!

Great for kids and childlike adults. Fascinating! I hadn't been here since the mid-90's and it really has morphed into a great place with a wide variety of interactive exhibits to keep us busy for hours, if not days. I could barely get my nearly-11-year-old to leave!

You don't have to be a kid to enjoy this place. Set aside a good chunk of the day to "explore" everything, the activities are completely interactive and are made to get the mind and senses working. Parking can get hairy the later you go (think other tourists and school field trips) so arrive early. Price varies but with City Pass it's a steal. The drive to the building is breathtaking due to the massive Palace of Fine Arts building, walking the grounds is a MUST! Food and drink are a bit steep, if you have little kids bring stuff to tide them over this place is completely kid friendly. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did. P.S. the Tactile Dome is a must but RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED in advance and if you do get City Pass tell them as you reserve, my friends and I were some of the loudest they had ever had!!!

First of all, set aside a full day for this place. We got there in the afternoon and only made it through about a third of the building because we were having so much fun. Everything in the "museum" is hands on and great for kids and adults alike. Free ticket comes with the City Pass, along with unlimited bus and trolley rides and various tours.

Fabulous hands on place for kids and adults. The upstairs is for kids older than 7 years. Definitely go up but the adults most likely will want to stay upstairs longer than the younger children. There is a park right next door that is ideal for having the kids run around before heading inside. I would recommend others to go!

It's a beautiful photo-taking, sight-seeing point that you want to visit if you go to San Francisco. You also want to visit Golden Gate bridge as it is only 5 minutes away.

A great experience for all ages. It's amazing the wonders you learn about there. Who knew looking at water freezing through a polarized lense was so incredibly beautiful! The first Wednesday of every month is free, and while that makes it a bit crowded, the building is so huge that it's not a big deal. Otherwise defnitely worth the $14.