Outdoor Exploratorium

Interactive exhibits are designed to help you investigate the subtle phenomena and unseen processes of the everyday world.



The Outdoor Exploratorium features a collection of 15 brand-new outdoor interactive science exhibits and artworks.  Dotted along the waterfront in Fort Mason Center and in the adjoining Upper Fort Mason, these exhibits harness the wind, the waves, marine life, and the man-made and natural environments in this urban waterfront site.  The exhibit is for noticing and learning, a place to deepen understanding of the natural world, and an opportunity to apply the scientific principles of observation and experimentation to the outdoors—all for free.


Open dawn to dusk everyday

Maps available in the Main Office from 9 am – 8pm

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Braille maps available upon request at front desk