In San Francisco, you don’t say, “Let’s go to the science museum,” you say, “Let’s spend the day at the Exploratorium.” It’s a place of discovery where you learn about light and sound and physics and biology and computers and whatever is being shown at the time of your visit, and whatever is being built for future shows (the workshop is visible so you can watch exhibits being made). Visitors are encouraged to poke, grab, and wiggle as they explore the amazing variety of fascinating stuff in the enormous space.
It’s what a “museum” should be. Even the store is wonderful. And you can book parties there if you’re a member!
The Exploratorium publishes nifty items too: Posters, exhibit catalogs, What’s Going On newsletter, and The Exploratorium
