The energy released in an earthquake ranges over many orders of magnitude. Earthquakes are measured on a magnitude scale that is exponential: Each additional unit multiplies the energy released by 32.

This Snack models ground failure in a phenomenon called liquefaction. See what happens when you shake up structures, loose sediments, and water in a simulated earthquake. Pour sand and water together ...

Visitors Can Take a Free Ride on the Sea Change, the First Zero-Emissions Hydrogen Ferry in the U.S., and Explore Its ...

Experience dazzling new installations and returning favorites at the Exploratorium’s beloved seasonal exhibition ...

Notice – Please note that the Exploratorium is moving to a new ticketing system on 10/27/25. Tickets for dates from 10/28/25-01/04/26 will be available starting on 10/27/25. Apologies for any ...

Notice – Please note that the Exploratorium is moving to a new ticketing system on 10/27/25. Tickets for dates from 10/28/25-01/04/26 will be available starting on 10/27/25. Apologies for any ...

Retrain your aim to a skewed view.

This delicate kinetic sculpture showcases a collection of manufactured goods the artist amassed over a decade. The piece includes plastic toys made in Hong Kong, beads, acrylic sheets, LED lights, ...

Take off and fly in a mirror that makes half your body look whole. Here’s an exhibit where watching is at least half the fun. Positioned at one end of this large flat mirror, you can create any number ...

How to Make a Pinhole Projector There are safe ways to view the sun. The simplest requires only a long box (at least six feet long), a piece of aluminum foil, a pin, and a sheet of white paper. The ...

Gordon brings more than two decades of experience in building development programs and campaigns for mission-driven ...