Family/San Francisco

Exploratorium

The waterfront science museum. Thursday nights are adults-only and cheaper.

From $40; After Dark cheaper
When
Open now.
Where
Exploratorium, Pier 15Embarcadero, San Francisco

The Exploratorium on Pier 15 is still the Bay’s best indoor play structure for brains. Daytime tickets are not cheap. Thursday After Dark (18+) is the move if you want the floor without strollers, and it’s usually closer to the cheap line.

Open now.

Confirm times, price, and whether it’s still on with the official source before you go.