After Dark: Out of This WorldLife beyond Earth - is it possible? Find out what it takes to survive in space, and hear from SETI scientists about the search for life off-planet.Ages 18+
Where: San FranciscoCost: $22.95
Thursday, 07/30/26
After Dark: SplashdownCelebrate unusual organisms in the Bay, and learn about how they might help us imagine extraterrestrial life.Ages 18+
Where: San FranciscoCost: $22.95
Saturday, 08/01/26
Bay DayBay Day is back! Time for our NOAA buoy to have its annual servicing, and for us to meet all the critters that have grown on the buoy in the past year. Aspiring marine scientists of all ages can join researchers and ecologists for a close look at these organisms, ...
Quantum Computer Music: The Soundtrack of Our Future in SpaceIf humanity steps beyond Earth, how will our culture, art, and music reshape themselves?By harnessing the strange, wave-like physics of the quantum realm, next-generation sensors are already redefining space exploration and off-world navigation. At the same time, quantum computers are opening a radical new frontier for human artistic expression.Join us ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Part of NightLife
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 ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free with admission
Thursday, 08/13/26
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+
Where: San FranciscoCost: $22.95
Thursday, 08/20/26
After Dark: ExtraterrestrialIs anyone out there? Decode cosmic signals, imagine alien life, and dive into other possibilities offworld.Ages 18+
Where: San FranciscoCost: $22.95
Open Question: Extraterrestrial - Is there Live in Outer Space?As we learn more about exoplanets and other worlds, experts expect that we will soon discover life beyond Earth, an exciting (and perhaps concerning) prospect. But how do we define intelligent life? And how does our imagination prepare us for the potential discovery - and its impact on the world ...
