After Dark: Starstruck This Thursday, July 2 • 6–10 p.m. Ages 18+
What is it that’s so fascinating about the night sky? From stardust to supernovae, the universe holds the secrets to our origins and possible futures. This Thursday, explore the wonders of the cosmos through science, belief, and art.
🌠 Explore how science and religion have taken different paths to teach us about the night sky with Brother Guy, Director Emeritus of the Vatican Observatory
🌠 Find out what ancient star light can teach us about the Big Bang
🌠 Learn how stars and planets form from a NASA astrophysicist
🌠 View a constellation of Hubble and James Webb Space Telescope images
Peer into the wonders of the cosmos only at the Exploratorium.
After Dark Ages 18+ Meet us at Pier 15. No kids allowed—but you can still act like one.
After Dark: Science of Sports
July 9 • 6–10 p.m.
Straight from the pitch to our museum floor, discover the science behind how elite athletes harness physics, psychology, and strategy to perform at the highest level.
Your monthly invitation to hang out and try something new is here—play science trivia, find your community, and connect deeply. End the week with a night of playful curiosity and connections!
Monday, September 7 • 10 a.m.–5 p.m. (Open Monday for Labor Day)
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