Wonderfest: Genetics of Extinction (& Survival) + Next-Gen Meds with Light & ElectricityIt’s a science double feature! Wonderfest presents two half-hour talks - each followed by Q&A (of course) - by outstanding UC Berkeley researchers:Biologist Dr. Stephen Gaughran on The Genetics of Extinction (and Survival) - Species are now disappearing faster than at any point in the last several million years. Decades of ...
Where: NovatoCost: Free
Wednesday, 08/12/26
Total Solar Eclipse Watch PartyJoin us at Pier 15 for a live broadcast of the total solar eclipse!Since 1998, the Exploratorium and NASA have worked together to broadcast stunning images of solar eclipses from around the world. This summer, our team of scientists and educators is ready to bring you the latest visuals from ...
After Dark: Unplug and PlayYour monthly invitation to hang out and try something new - play science trivia, find your community, and connect deeply.Ages 18+
With the release of the Spielberg blockbuster “Disclosure Day,” there has been great public interest in UFO claims and cases. In this illustrated, non-technical talk, astronomer Andrew Fraknoi will discuss the scientific, skeptical understanding of UFO (or UAP) claims. He will show what really happened in several famous cases, including ...
Where: Cost: Free
Saturday, 08/15/26
Lick Observatory After Hours - SOLD OUTTake a walk through the Eastside of the Lick Observatory, culminating in a visit to the iconic Shane Telescope. After a journey through time with a history lecture, we’ll transition to a night of star gazing. Experience the cosmos firsthand through our expert-led portable telescope stations.Our behind-the-scenes After Hours Tour ...
Where: Mt. HamiltonCost: $81.88
Twilight Marsh WalkExperience the salt marsh at twilight on an easy stroll along refuge trails (about 0.6 miles). You will learn about the habitats at the refuge, the wildlife it protects, why the refuge was established and why it is just as important for us. This program is led by USFWS volunteer ...
Where: FremontCost: Free
Twilight Marsh WalkExperience the salt marsh at twilight on an easy stroll along refuge trails (about 0.6 miles). You will learn about the habitats at the refuge, the wildlife it protects, why the refuge was established and why it is just as important for us. This program is led by USFWS volunteer ...
Where: FremontCost: Free
Sunday, 08/16/26
Lick Observatory After Hours - SOLD OUTTake a walk through the Eastside of the Lick Observatory, culminating in a visit to the iconic Shane Telescope. After a journey through time with a history lecture, we’ll transition to a night of star gazing. Experience the cosmos firsthand through our expert-led portable telescope stations.Our behind-the-scenes After Hours Tour ...
