The Exploratorium

Programs: Program, admissions and rentals:the exhibit and media studios group designs, develops, builds and maintains the museum's exhibits. More than 1000 exhibits have been created by staff scientists, artists and exhibit developers, with new exhibits always in developmentthe museum experience group creates and produces public programs, such as lectures, demonstrations, and webcasts, and supports the field trip program. 75 live webcasts, videos and other media are produced each year. We welcome over 850,000 visitors each year. The online media group develops experiences for web visitors, connects physical exhibits to online users, and operates the museum's website. We receive 11 million visits to our website annually to view the 50,000 pages of original content. The institute for research and learning is our educational division composed of the following:the institute for inquiry: professional development for science specialists and classroom teachers engaged in implementation of inquiry-based science in the elementary school classroom, including in classrooms with high numbers of english language learners. The teacher institute: professional development for middle and high school science teachers with an emphasis on integration of hands-on investigations to support student engagement in scientific practices. The tinkering studio & community/afterschool programs: the tinkering studio provides professional development for educators implementing stem-rich tinkering and maker programs in informal and formal settings. Multi-year, weekly programs are provided to middle school students through the museum-based tech program. These students graduate into serving as paid facilitators for our community-based tinkering programs for elementary school students attending partner youth development programs, such as the sf boys & girls clubs. The center for informal learning and schools: a research group that conducts research and engages policymakers with strategies for expanding more equitable opportunities for learning through partnerships and informal educational efforts and organizations. The organization's program, admissions and rentals generated federal/private grants revenue during the tax year, which is reported on part viii (statement of revenue) of form 990.

global studios:creates and disseminates interactive exhibits locally, nationally and internationally to make science and the physical world accessible to the public. This group also develops master plans for museum projects around the world. 80 percent of the world's science centers use exploratorium-designed exhibits, programs or ideas.

store:the exploratorium store -- at pier 15 and online -- offers curiosity-inspiring toys, science kits, tinkering tools, books, jewelry, artwork, puzzles, games, minerals, and more. We offer a wide variety of educational items for both children and adults. All items sold represent learning and exploring experiences of the participants visiting the museum.