Exploring SF’s Interactive Exploratorium

Exploring SF’s Interactive Exploratorium

At most museums exhibits are behind glass cases and velvet ropes and DO NOT TOUCH signs. Not so at the Exploratorium, San Francisco’s interactive playhouse dedicated to the science of psychology and perception.

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Don’t let the Exploratorium’s classical exterior fool you—the interior is as unstuffy and downright fun as a museum can get. Even the preponderance of children isn’t enough to make it uncool for grown-ups although we do suggest visiting during a school day when the museum has fewer tykes running around.

updated: 26 May 2010
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