“Wonder Funday is more than an afternoon of play and discovery—it’s an investment in the next generation of explorers,” said Sydney McDowell, Co-Chair of the Family Host Committee. “When you join us, ...

Bilingual, family-friendly event on Saturday, September 27, showcases hands-on activities, inspiring talks, live music, and ...

The Exploratorium has been sparking curiosity for more than 50 years, inspiring learners of all ages through hands-on science ...

The Big Bang theory raises some important questions about the fundamental nature of the universe: Will the expansion of the universe, set in action by the Big Bang, continue forever? Or will gravity ...

After 10 minutes, take a look at the nails. Are they a different color than they were before? Is the leaning nail 2 different colors? If not, leave the nails in the bowl and check on them again in an ...

Make dendritic diversions and bodacious branches. Lightning bolts, river deltas, tree branches, and coastlines are all examples of patterns in nature called fractals. In this Snack, you get a striking ...

Discover why your favorite cat videos don't leak out of optical fibers. A transparent material, such as glass or water, can actually reflect light better than any mirror. All you have to do is look at ...

Hone your electrostatic levitation skills and fly some tinsel. Next time you’re in the vicinity of a Christmas tree, impress your friends and family with a little levitation. By experimenting with ...

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Global Climate Change Explorer: Atmosphere Earth’s atmosphere does many important tasks for us—it shields us from UV radiation, generates weather, and is the very air we breathe. But its ability to ...

From The Inquisitive Cook, by Anne Gardiner and Sue Wilson with the Exploratorium (Henry Holt and Co., 1998). Water temperature for activating yeast designed to be mixed with the dry ingredients in a ...

What Is a Lunar Eclipse?