Skip The Line: Exploratorium After Dark Thursdays (18+) Admission

There’s no line so no need for “skip the line” tickets for the after dark adult only entrance. Very fun! Like taking my kids to the science museum but for adults with option for beer, wine and snacks to purchase. The most hilarious time was watching people go in/out of the gender neutral bathrooms and coming back out to look at the sign and some deciding not to go back in and some couples go in together.

Great date night. Wasn’t sure it was for us as everything was interactive and your fun is based on your participation, but we had a blast with all the exhibits and the adult only vibe. Will definitely do it again, so much fun.

This was a ton of fun! You should plan to spend at least three hours if you've never been before as it is quite overwhelming (in a good way).

So many fascinating exhibits! It was my first visit, but I will have to come back many times to see everything here. 2 hours passed by very quickly.

The Exploratorium has so much to do and see that four hours is not enough but we did all that we could! We experimented and played with light, sound, touch, color, and more. We, all adults, had an amazing time there and we would definitely go again!!

Fun! Insightful and very fulfilling for those who want to lean into their childlike Wonder. The skip the line ticket made entry a breeze. I was even able to bring my service animal (doggie).

The exhibits were so interactive and informative! Made me think deeply about phenomenons we experience every day. Space section models were beautiful. There was so much to see that we didn't get through the whole museum; will definitely be coming back!

What a super fun experience! We were able to play along with all of the interactive activities without worrying about stepping on kid’s toes! A very cool experience. Glad we did it!

We had so much fun! We all learned something and we will definitely be back with our friends and family. A must see when visiting San Francisco!

I am a teacher and spend a lot of time with kids. Spending time with adults only and getting to experience this museum for myself was great!

It was awesome! Great exhibits and cool vibes, went with some friends to show them around the city, and they said it was their favorite part of the whole trip!

Went there for Valentine's day. Was an absolute blast. Perfect post dinner activities with a partner to get the romance flowing.

Wonderful spot. It’s a great idea opening the museum up after dark and having themed cocktails. We really enjoyed the atmosphere and being able to wander around the while it was less busy

Super fun way to spend an evening. Great date night spot. Also fun for larger groups of friends and family! 10/10 would recommend going to an After Dark.

After Dark is the best! We went on a Thursday and had a great time. The tornado exhibit was definitely our favorite. I also liked the double-pendulum.

Went here for a double date on one of their evening events. 10/10 fun experience with some great live performances. Seeing how the exhibits were made at the workshop was amazing.

The tour guy hosting a quick seminar. He talked about marginal rates and elasticity problems some brain teasers for the group.

This was such a fun experience! Told my boyfriend we were coming here for date night. After coming, I think we will be back as we did not get through all the exhibits in 3 hours.

This was an awesome experience. It did not disappoint at all. It was a very entertaining interactive experience. Great music, good drinks.

Fun experience worth the trip! Glad we made the last minute decision to go and we learned a few things.

This was fun, but more crowded than I expected. I would recommend it to others, but would caution them that if you are expecting to experience every exhibit, you will need to wait. With that said, there was only one that I really wanted to experience that I did not get to.

We had a lovely time! Enjoyed exploring scientific knowledge through such a wide variety of kinesthetic experiences. Especially fun to see adults having fun during the After Dark experience!

Fun activity, not crowded. It was an enjoyable experience where you had the chance to try all the exhibits with no wait times.

This was the BEST thing I've ever done in the city. We literally had the best time ever! My boyfriend and I booked this trip after talking to a friend and just asking, "what's your favorite unique thing to do in the city?" She said that the Academy of Sciences does this Night Life event once a month. Which didn't interest me much but then I figured out the Exploratorium does it too! We unfortunately got there an hour after it started which was a mistake because we didn't see everything in the museum. Get there as it opens and just explore ;) I have been recommending this to everyone I know. So much fun ! And no kids in sight, at least 3 bars we spotted, lots of lovely couples and respectful adults. The vibes were immaculate, truly. Also ! don't forget to check out the upstairs ice exhibits and outside on the pier!

Getting to spend as much time as we wanted on an exhibit without children paint in front or rushing us. The adults were very polite

Nice view but not as we understood it to be. Was seeking a quirky night out and was greeted by unusual music combined with drawing on a window. Not our cup of tea!

The app did not work! I bought the tickets and the voucher would not appear? The ticket takers at the Exploratorium tried and nobody could get the ticket voucher to appear. I had to buy new tickets to enter. A frustrating experience I will never use this app or the services of this app again. Terrible!

Great experience & worth the value. You could easily spend 4 hours here if you wanted to. There’s a lot to see & do. The restaurant was decent & quick as well. We had a great time! It was just super busy with a lot of people there.

This was one of the best experiences of our entire trip. We had 3 adults in our party. Two retired teachers and a newly minted PhD. We all throughly enjoyed it. In our hometown we have several interactive museums but none of them measure up to the Exploratourium. The exhibits were well thought out and offered the science in an entertaining and fun way. We highly recommend it for those spending more than just a couple of days in the area.

Loved the rocking and rolling chairs, echo tubes, wave machine simulating the beach, all the wave stuff,fog simulator. Great stuff and great example of the power and effectiveness of an inquiry-based learning approach.

So much fun. Lots to do. Playground for adults. Great date night. Also fun for singles too. Will come back.

Great museum! We went for the after dark adult experience and it was so fun. I recommend eating before you go. The cafeteria is expensive and the food acceptable.

Boring nothing much interesting could use a little more excitement. Should have a little more interactive booth

So fun! Lots to see and do. Best part....no kids!! It wasn’t overly crowded, we were able to experience everything in the building (and outside as well!)

Hands down, my favorite place in SF, and easily the best museum in the city. The exploratorium rotates through new exhibits constantly, is diverse and inclusive to all, and every time I go there, I feel like I have seen something new. I go there pretty often for Thursday nightlife sans the kids, and every Thursday they have something new and cool to look at and learn. My favorite time was when they brought in live animals from a wildlife rescue. I got to see a REAL baby sloth, and was able to pet a REAL baby alligator (so soft!)! They had a diversity exhibit running for a moment too, where they had the real Black Panther costume on display, and cool learning opportunities for people of all ages to learn about inclusion. I frequently go with children of all ages during the day, and adults of all ages during Thursday nightlife - and also during the day when I can play hookie from work! You can usually find me walking along the embarcadero, where I am quick to mention to any passerby to make sure and visit the Exploratorium any chance they get. 12/10 would recommend.

My partner and I enjoyed a wonderful date night at the Exploratorium's After Dark. We ran around, played with their cool experiments and mind boggling contraptions. We were giddy. It was good to feel the excitement of childhood wonder again. One of my favorite pieces was Flock, a simulation where you can observe and manipulate birds in flight, SO COOL. I also love the tidal memory towards the back of the museum, it shows the last 24 hours of the tides and has great views of the bay too. We can't wait to go back, there is so much more to experience and explore!

Wonderful place of science. Amazing exhibits and not too crowded. You can enjoy your whole evening here and play and learn about our fantastic world.

Totally enjoyed learning and exploring this magical place.The interactive exhibits made learning fun.

I have been going to the Exploritorium for over 40 years, and there are so many reasons that this is a MUST DO whenever I have visitors in town. Not only is the museum educational, but it is 100% interactive. It is great for all ages and I can't think of a better thing to do for date night. Do not miss this one of a kind experience right down on the water front in San Francisco. Walking distance to the Ferry Building, Pier 23 (amazing locals only restaurant) and fishermans warf. You're welcome.

I was there for the After Dark events on Thursdays evenings and had a great time just exploring the exhibits while sipping on some drinks. The museum had a great crowd and I'd highly recommend checking this out as a night time activity!

The Exploratorium #AfterDark was a fantastic post-Christmas outing with my adult family. They say kids of all ages can enjoy the science museum, but it’s a much more enjoyable time with cocktails and sans the squealing children 😂😂😂 my family, ages 29 to 61 absolutely loved the experiments and the experience! Thanks Exploratorium!

Dozens of experiments throughout in which the visitor can participate contributing to actual data collection for refinements of selected endeavors. My favorite was being shown different photographs after each of which a robot would "read" my reaction (happy, sad, disgusted, surprised, etc). I would then confirm or deny the robot's findings. Enjoyable evening, but go early as it soon gets crowded. Wine and other refreshments overpriced and I passed on them.

Absolutely awesome and interesting! So many things to see and learn about. Takes your thinking and puts it in a whole new perspective and invokes critical thinking.

Really easy to purchase online and then scan the tickets for a large group from my phone at the museum. Attendants were nice and the drink selection was great. TONS of hands-on activities to do, would be worth it to visit again to see everything.

I was anticipating a great experience at the Exploratorium but it turned out to be much better. And this place is big! The exhibits range from ok toys to truly educational experiences. Very well done!

Exploratorium is a science-based attraction that generally attracts families and school aged children who want to add a bit of hands on educational activity into weekend or holiday time. On Thursday evenings, however, the over 650 interactive exhibits are turned over exclusively to adults (over 18 years old) in what is billed as Exploratorium "After Dark". Uninhibited by the tendency to let the children go first, adults, often in couples or groups of friends, are encouraged to let their inner scientist loose. The opportunity to purchase alcohol during the evening probably assists with the warm, somewhat romantic ambience that is created. In addition to all of the daytime exhibits, each Thursday evening provides adult specific programming including guest speakers, music, film and specific themed discussions. It would make for a fantastic first date setting since conversation and laughter flow easily as individuals are puzzled by the wonders of scientific principles. Well done, Exploratorium.

The experience is amazing and os possible to try any place. We recomend this tour. Without children is more fun.

<p>Excellent place plenty to do spent 4 hours inside and out at exhibits. All exhibits are hands on</p>

<p>Fun way to spend a night. Could have spent many more hours exploring the museum.</p>