SKIP THE LINE: Exploratorium After Dark Thursdays (18+) Admission
Overview
Things Look Different After Dark. See for Yourself.
6-10pm every Thursday night at the Exploratorium. Adults-only (18+).
Lose yourself in more than 650 interactive exhibits exploring perception, art and science. Grab your friends and a drink and get immersed in everything from a fog bridge, to a large-scale kaleidoscope, dazzling light displays, mind-bending mirrors and more. Journey through total darkness in our twisting, turning, world-famous Tactile Dome. Or savor adults-only programming: featuring unique guest speakers, great music, cutting-edge films and one-of-a-kind activities. It'll change how you think about the world around you. But don't take our word for it—see for yourself.
The Exploratorium is located at Pier 15 on San Francisco's Embarcadero – just minutes away from the Embarcadero BART Station, Pier 39 and the Ferry Building.
What's Included
- SKIP THE LINE Admission to After Dark at the Exploratorium (Ages 18+)
- Regular daytime admission to the Exploratorium
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Tactile Dome
Meeting Location
Pier 15 Embarcadero at
Green Street, San Francisco, CA 94111, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Ages 18 years and older only (no exceptions)
- Coin-operated lockers are located just past ticketing and the Info desk
- Guide dogs and other certified assistance animals are welcome
- Wheelchair accessible. A limited number of wheelchairs are available for loan, free of charge, at the Info Desk on a first-come first-serve basis
- Complimentary museum maps are available in English, Spanish, French, Italian, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, German, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic and Filipino.
- Visitors must be age 21+, with a valid government-issued ID to purchase and consume alcoholic beverages.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the SKIP THE LINE: Exploratorium After Dark Thursdays (18+) Admission?
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Destinations customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PDT).
- SKIP THE LINE Admission to After Dark at the Exploratorium (Ages 18+).
- Regular daytime admission to the Exploratorium.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Food and drinks.
- Tactile Dome.
The minimum age to participate is 18. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the SKIP THE LINE: Exploratorium After Dark Thursdays (18+) Admission is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for SKIP THE LINE: Exploratorium After Dark Thursdays (18+) Admission will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- SKIP THE LINE Admission to After Dark at the Exploratorium (Ages 18+)
- Regular daytime admission to the Exploratorium
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Tactile Dome
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Ages 18 years and older only (no exceptions)
- Coin-operated lockers are located just past ticketing and the Info desk
- Guide dogs and other certified assistance animals are welcome
- Wheelchair accessible. A limited number of wheelchairs are available for loan, free of charge, at the Info Desk on a first-come first-serve basis
- Complimentary museum maps are available in English, Spanish, French, Italian, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, German, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic and Filipino.
- Visitors must be age 21+, with a valid government-issued ID to purchase and consume alcoholic beverages.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Operated by a business
