Exploring the Museums at San Francisco? Be Sure to Visit Exploratorium

Exploratorium in San Francisco, CA is a museum displaying exhibits that are a great blend of art and science. It was established in the year 1969 by Dr. Frank Oppenheimer, an eminent physicist to impart knowledge on various aspects of the earth. The museum also organizes events and hosts webcasts to share the knowledge with the common people.

Some exhibits are interactive and simple while others are a little more complicated to understand. Watching their live demonstrations will help you to understand plant life better. You can also watch movies in their theater and learn more. The museum is home to 600 exhibits which are all worth a watch. The Mind section will help you to explore your inner self through art and science.

The Traits of Life is a section where you can learn about the basics of life. Here you will learn how to differentiate between the animate and the inanimate beings. Watch the science exhibits which will help you to find answers to the above question. Know how you distinguish between different sound systems in the Listen segment of the museum. This segment makes you learn about your auditory faculty. The Seeing section is dedicated to the studies of finding out the mechanism behind our sight. You will find the reasons why people perceive things differently. Learn about the function of brain and our eyes in perceiving things and experiencing them in different ways.

Tactile Dome is a fun segment where you will be able to take part in the journey where all your senses can be used except that of the sight. You can crawl, walk and slide inside the dome and discover mystery objects. Prior reservations are recommended for this experience. Exploratorium remains open from Tuesday to Saturday between 10am and 5pm. Admission fees for adults is $15 and for seniors and students it is $12. For children below 3 years, admission is free.

Plan your visit to the Exploratorium

http://www.exploratorium.edu/visit/plan_your_visit/

Hours and admission fees for Exploratorium

http://www.exploratorium.edu/visit/hours_admissions.php

General information on the Museum

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exploratorium

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