
At a glance
Location
Palace of Fine Arts
3301 Lyon Street, San Francisco
Price
Free
Hours
12:00 - 5:00 PM
Contact info
(415) 528-4444
exploratorium.edu
Category
Lecture
Film
Other
Options
- Good for Kids
- Good for Groups
- Near MUNI
- Parking
- Inside
The Exploratorium at Community Day
Join the Exploratorium and other organizations at the kickoff of a yearlong celebration of the 100th anniversary of the opening of the Panama-Pacific International Exposition. The Palace of Fine Arts was the Exploratorium’s home for 44 years so we’re thrilled to be returning with activities, historic films, a behind-the-scenes tour, and a glimpse of our time at this historic location.
Schedule of Events
Early Animation and Color Mixing with Explorables
Noon–3:00 p.m.
Come make Thaumatropes, Flipbook Animations, and Palace of Fine Arts Rotunda Color Transparencies. All materials provided; take what you make.
Historic Films with Cinema Arts
12:30, 1:30, and 3:30 p.m.
The Exploratorium Remains Inside the Palace of Fine Arts
1:00 and 3:00 p.m.
Meet at the McBean Theater
Join a guided tour of classic Exploratorium exhibits that remain hidden in the nooks and crannies of the Palace of Fine Arts.
Blast from the Past: Exploratorium at the Palace of Fine Arts
2:30 p.m.
Catch an insider’s glimpse of the Exploration’s days at the Palace of Fine Arts (1969–2013) with Senior Scientist Ron Hipschman.