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Exploratorium, San Francisco CA | Nearby Businesses


Pier 15 Embarcadero at Green St
San Francisco, CA 94111

(415) 528-4444

The Exploratorium is a twenty-first-century learning laboratory, an eye-opening, always-changing, playful place to explore and tinker. For more than forty years, we’ve built creative, thought-provoking exhibits, tools, programs, and experiences that ignite curiosity, encourage exploration, and lead to profound learning. We are a community museum dedicated to awareness. Dive in online or visit us in San Francisco and discover what we’re all about. Did you know? We have relocated to Pier 15! Come visit our new home, which has three times as much space, 1.5 acres of free outdoor space, and easy access from Bay Area public transit.

Landmark and Historical Place Near Exploratorium

Union Square, San Francisco
Distance: 1.1 mi Competitive Analysis
333 Post Street
San Francisco, CA 94108

(415) 781-7880

Union Square is the retail and cultural hub of San Francisco. It boasts the city’s largest collection of luxury, department and boutique shopping, making it one of the premier tourist attractions in the Western United States. A spectacular selection of hotels, art galleries, salons, and performance halls also contribute to the area's cosmopolitan, 24-hour character. The center of the neighborhood is a landmark park bordered by Geary, Powell, Post, and Stockton streets and is home to the Dewey monument. You can also get up to the minute info on what's going on in Union Square by following us on twitter @unionsquaresf.

The Westin St. Francis
Distance: 1.1 mi Competitive Analysis
335 Powell St
San Francisco, CA 94102

(415) 397-7000

Moscone Center
Distance: 1.2 mi Competitive Analysis
747 Howard St
San Francisco, CA 94103

(415) 974-4000

Moscone Center is the largest convention and exhibition complex in San Francisco, California. It comprises three main halls: Two underground halls underneath Yerba Buena Gardens, known as Moscone North and Moscone South, and a three-level Moscone West exhibition hall across 4th Street. It was initially built in 1981 by architects Hellmuth, Obata & Kassabaum as one single hall, Moscone South, and named after San Francisco former mayor George Moscone, who was assassinated in November 1978.BackgroundThe South of Market Area where Moscone Center was built was claimed by the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency, and a protracted battle was fought by the displaced low-income residents during the 1960s and 1970s.Although the Center is named after the murdered mayor, Moscone opposed the development of the area when he served on the SF Board of Supervisors in the 1960s because he felt it would displace elderly and poor residents of the area. As mayor, Moscone convened a special committee of proponents and opponents of a convention center. Hearings were held throughout SF seeking citizen input. A compromise was reached which was supported by Moscone. He put the matter on the ballot and it passed overwhelmingly.Labor organizations supported the construction of the Center, and were granted full labor jurisdiction. All labor in the Convention Center is performed by I.A.T.S.E. Local 16 Stagehands, Sign and Display Workers Local #510, Brotherhood of Teamsters local #65, IBEW Local #6, Security I.A.T.S.E. Local #B-18, Communications Workers of America, and the Hotel & Restaurant Workers Local #2. McCune Audio/Video/Lighting is the on site rental service.

Grace Cathedral, San Francisco
Distance: 1.0 mi Competitive Analysis
1100 California St
San Francisco, CA 94108

(415) 749-6300

Beach Blanket Babylon
Distance: 0.7 mi Competitive Analysis
678 Beach Blanket Babylon Blvd (Formerly Green St)
San Francisco, CA 94133

(415) 421-4222

"Beach Blanket Babylon," the world's longest running musical revue, is the perfect night out with friends. Celebrating over 15,000 performances and seen by nearly six million people from around the world, this internationally acclaimed musical revue continues to delight audiences at Club Fugazi in San Francisco's North Beach district with its hilarious spoofs of pop culture, spectacular costumes and outrageously gigantic hats! Performances Wednesday - Sunday

Musee Mecanique
Distance: 1.1 mi Competitive Analysis
Pier 45 at the end of Taylor Street
San Francisco, CA 94133

(415) 346-2000

Madame Tussauds San Francisco
Distance: 1.0 mi Competitive Analysis
145 Jefferson St
San Francisco, CA 94133

(866) 223-4240

Photograph and mingle with A-Listers, challenge your sports heroes, hop on stage with your favorite pop stars and get up close with a range of fun, interactive experiences with the world's best known personalities. So who do you want to meet?

Ripley's Believe It or Not!
Distance: 1.1 mi Competitive Analysis
175 Jefferson St
San Francisco, CA 94133

(415) 202-9850

The only place in San Francisco where you’ll find shrunken heads, an Egyptian mummified foot, pieces of duct tape art, and a two-trunk elephant! Ripley’s Believe It or Not! is the weirdest thing on the Wharf!

Vesuvio Cafe
Distance: 0.5 mi Competitive Analysis
255 Columbus Ave
San Francisco, CA 94133

(415) 362-3370

Vesuvio Cafe is a historic bar in North Beach, San Francisco, California. Located at 255 Columbus Avenue, across an alley from City Lights Bookstore, the building was designed by Italian architect Italo Zanolini and finished in 1916.The bar was founded in 1948 by Henri Lenoir, and was frequented by a number of Beat Generation celebrities including Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg, Lawrence Ferlinghetti, and Neal Cassady, as well as other notable cultural figures such as Dylan Thomas, Bob Dylan, Rodger Jacobs and Francis Ford Coppola. In the 1970s, the bar was sold by Lenoir to Ron Fein, who died in 1985, and is still operated by the Fein family along with Janet Clyde, Christopher Clyde, and manager emeritus Leo Riegler.The common alley shared with City Lights was originally called "Adler" but was renamed "Jack Kerouac Alley" in 1988. The alley was refurbished and converted to pedestrian only in 2007.Vesuvio is open every day of the year, Mondays through Fridays from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m, Saturdays and Sundays 6 a.m. to 2 a.m.

Transamerica Pyramid Center
Distance: 0.5 mi Competitive Analysis
505 Sansome Street
San Francisco, CA 94111

(415)983-5420

USS Pampanito
Distance: 1.2 mi Competitive Analysis
Pier 45, Fisherman's Wharf
San Francisco, CA 94133

(415) 775-1943

USS Pampanito , a, was a United States Navy ship, the third one named for the pompano fish. She completed six war patrols from 1944 to 1945 and served as a Naval Reserve Training ship from 1960 to 1971. She is now a National Historic Landmark, preserved as a memorial and museum ship in the San Francisco Maritime National Park Association located at Fisherman's Wharf.History: 1943–1970Pampanitos keel was laid down by the Portsmouth Navy Yard in Kittery, Maine, on 15 March 1943. She was launched on 12 July 1943, sponsored by Mrs. James Wolfender, and commissioned on 6 November 1943, with Lieutenant Commander Charles B. Jackson, Jr. in command.After shakedown off New London, Connecticut, Pampanito transited the Panama Canal and arrived at Pearl Harbor on 14 February 1944. Her first war patrol, from 15 March to 2 May, was conducted in the southwest approaches to Saipan and Guam. She served on lifeguard duty south of Yap, then scored two torpedo hits on a destroyer before sailing for Midway Island and Pearl Harbor for refit and repairs to a hull badly damaged by depth charges.

SS Jeremiah O'Brien, National Liberty Ship Memorial
Distance: 1.2 mi Competitive Analysis
45 Pier; where Taylor Street meets the bay
San Francisco, CA 94133

(415) 544-0100

101 California Street
Distance: 0.5 mi Competitive Analysis
101 California Street
San Francisco, CA 94111

101 California Street is a 48-story office skyscraper completed in 1982 in the Financial District of San Francisco, California. The 183m tower, providing 1250000sqft of office space, is bounded by California, Davis, Front, and Pine Streets near Market Street.DescriptionThe faceted cylindrical tower features a seven-story, glass-enclosed lobby and a granite plaza with flower beds and a fountain. During the holiday season, a platform with many oversized Christmas ornaments is added to the plaza. The building's entrance is very similar to that of 101 Park Avenue in New York City, and was also designed by Philip Johnson and John Burgee in 1982.101 California is equipped with a total of thirty-two elevators, with twenty-two serving the tower; two serving floors 45 through 48; four serving the triangular annex building; two serving the garage; and two for freight. The eight stairwells throughout the building are intended for emergency use only.

San Francisco Comic Con
Distance: 1.1 mi Competitive Analysis
780 Mission St
San Francisco, CA 94103

Pier 41
Distance: 0.9 mi Competitive Analysis
41 Pier
San Francisco, CA 94133

(415) 705-8200

Pier 41 is a ferry terminal on Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco. The former headquarters of Blue & Gold Fleet, their box offices are now located at Pier 39.The Pier is located east of the Fisherman's Wharf district and to the west of Pier 39. The ferry terminal is close to North Beach, Chinatown, and the Embarcadero. The area is easily accessible via the historic F Market streetcars.From Pier 41 you can see Angel Island, Alcatraz, Golden Gate Bridge and Pier 39.There is service to the Oakland Ferry Terminal, the Sausalito Ferry Terminal, and the Ayala Cove Ferry Terminal on Angel Island.

PanIQ Escape Room San Francisco
Distance: 1.3 mi Competitive Analysis
750 Hyde St
San Francisco, CA 94109

(415) 530-9120

Welcome to PanIQ Room San Francisco. Do you have the critical skills to survive? Experience 60 minute live escape games like you’ve never before. Each escape room is built around a different story; the characteristics and style of the room are shaped with the help of accessories and interior design connected to the story. Live Escape games are a type of physical adventure games in which people are locked in a room and have to use elements of the room to solve a series of puzzles, find clues, and escape the room. Choose between 3 escape games: Our rooms: Psycho Slowly you regain consciousness and realize you're inside a psycho’s apartment. You’re alone but not for long... escape before he gets back! Prison Find your way out of the Prison you are held with your fellow prisoners! Geek You work for a startup company and you have to stay and work overnight in the office. Your goal is to find an investment check hidden in a safe then escape the room! Main page: www.facebook.com/paniqroomusa Our other locations on Facebook: PanIQ Room Hollywood - www.facebook.com/paniqroomhollywood PanIQ Room San Francisco - www.facebook.com/paniqroomsf PanIQ Room Miami - www.facebook.com/paniqroommiami PanIQ Room Phoenix - https://www.facebook.com/paniqroomphx MagIQ Room Beverly Hills - https://www.facebook.com/magiqroom

The Bentley Reserve
Distance: 0.5 mi Competitive Analysis
301 Battery St.
San Francisco, CA 94111

One Rincon Hill
Distance: 1.1 mi Competitive Analysis
425 1st Street
San Francisco, CA 94105

(415) 541-0172

One Rincon Hill is an upscale residential complex on the apex of Rincon Hill in San Francisco, California, United States. The complex, designed by Solomon, Cordwell, Buenz and Associates and developed by Urban West Associates, consists of two skyscrapers that share a common townhouse podium.The taller tower, One Rincon Hill South Tower, was completed in 2008 and stands 60 stories and 641 feet (195 m) tall. The shorter tower, marketed as Tower Two at One Rincon Hill, was completed in 2014 and reaches a height of 541 feet (165 m) with 50 stories. The South Tower contains high-speed elevators with special features for moving residents effectively, and a large water tank designed to help the skyscraper withstand strong winds and earthquakes. Both skyscrapers and the townhomes contain a total of 709 residential units.The building site, located right next to the western approach of the San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge, formerly contained a clock tower. The clock tower was demolished shortly after the city approved the One Rincon Hill project. Construction of the townhomes and the South Tower lasted from 2005 to 2008, but was stopped for brief periods of time due to seismic concerns and a construction accident. As the South Tower neared completion, it generated controversy concerning view encroachment, high pricing, and architectural style.DescriptionLocationThe complex is on a 1.3acre parcel on the apex of the Rincon Hill neighborhood. The site is bounded by Harrison Street to the west, the Fremont Street exit ramp to the north, the approach to the Bay Bridge (Interstate 80) on the east, and the 1st Street entrance ramp to the south.

ESCAPESF - Real Time Escape Games
Distance: 0.6 mi Competitive Analysis
602 Kearny Street
San Francisco, CA 94108

(415) 294-1718

What Makes EscapeSF Room Escape Games Better? Environments are very realistic and full of background electronics for true emergence experience. In our games we use prop production, programmable micro-controllers, and game-design theory. We focused on altering your reality with great, immersive details and also touches of humor.

Salesforce Tower
Distance: 0.7 mi Competitive Analysis
415 Mission St
San Francisco, CA 94105

(415) 291-8880

Melding technology and creativity, the Salesforce Tower is designed specifically to promote the health and well-being of its inhabitants. The building is being designed by world-renowned architecture firm Pelli, Clarke, Pelli Architects. César Pelli is known for building some of the world's tallest buildings and urban landmarks. Learn more about one of America's most influential architects here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C%C3%A9sar_Pelli These days, it's all about location location location. With this in mind, Salesforce Tower will be directly adjacent to the new Transbay Transit Center. Deemed the “Grand Central Station of the West,” the new transit-friendly Transbay neighborhood will transform downtown San Francisco and the Bay Area’s regional transportation system. Learn more about the Transbay Transit Center at www.transbaycenter.org The Salesforce Tower is a joint venture between Boston Properties and Hines, two companies that have more than 453 million square feet of commercial office space in service. To learn more please visit: www.bostonproperties.com and www.hines.com

Non-Profit Organization Near Exploratorium

Bay Area STAR
Distance: 0.1 mi Competitive Analysis
900 Front St
San Francisco, CA 94111

(707) 322-9212

Bay Area Society of Television, Advertising and Radio (STAR) is a non-profit organization consisting of San Francisco Bay Area media and advertising professionals that have a common interest in the advancement of television and radio. Through advocacy and education STAR conveys the value that television and radio provide to Bay Area marketers, agencies, and consumers. STAR’s activities reinforce the appreciation of broadcast advertising as the dominant media for reaching and influencing Bay Area consumers.

CivCom
Distance: 0.2 mi Competitive Analysis
100 Broadway, Suite 316
San Francisco, CA 94111

(760) 624-8266

By 2021, we will end all new cases of veterans' unemployment by making sure all military families have a job before transitioning.

Canine Cove
Distance: 0.2 mi Competitive Analysis
945 Battery St
San Francisco, CA 94111

(714) 794-5571

Canine Cove, once called Howling Hollows, stemmed from a very simple idea. Creating a warm place, for good company and a place to relax and find your north. It sounds like a simple order. Remarkably so, but we are only promised the pursuit of happiness. You see, a common issue with an artist of many kinds is what to do with a blank canvas. Choosing a direction when you start with nothing. You erase, you start again, and you end with a finished product remarkably unlike what you started with. I, am the owner and this is my creation. More about me can be found at: RiderUnleashed.com. It started as a home for my family and friends. But as life moves on, the idea and the dream evolves and things change and more of what I want and my ideas have materialized in my pursuit for my final product. It started as a wooded forest, and spent time as a warm and sunny beach, even a busy and bustling nightclub and lounge, and has finally found it’s roots as “Furry Reimagined”. What is “Furry Reimagined”? Try to find a beautiful, breath taking, quiet place to take yourself and your significant other. Find a place with warm waves, spots to spend time together, a quiet place to dance together, and a place to relax with those that are like minded. You’ll find that they don’t exist. In a virtual world where sex sells, Canine Cove is a place free of strip poles and covered with the most beautiful romantic and relaxing spots SL has to offer. The furry community has so many things to offer. Beautiful, creative avatars based on common as well as exotic species. Beautiful, creative destinations and themes that I likely would never have thought of. But what I wanted the most… Was a beautiful place that felt like home. So here we are, with private homes, shops, and a movie theater. A chapel for the special day no matter what species or type of couple. I understand that things aren’t always clear cut and fit easily in a box. But here… You’re welcome. Welcome to Canine Cove, Furry Reimagined.

PLOS.org
Distance: 0.2 mi Competitive Analysis
1160 Battery St, Ste 100
San Francisco, CA 94111

(415) 624-1200

ElephantVoices
Distance: 0.2 mi Competitive Analysis
1160 Battery St, Ste 300
San Francisco, CA 94111

(415) 675-6733

ElephantVoices uses knowledge acquired over decades to act as a voice for elephants. In the wild, ivory poaching, destruction of habitat, competition with people for diminishing resources, sport hunting, culling and capture all threaten the freedom and survival of elephants. In captivity, their well-being is affected by abusive practices and exploitation for commercial gain. Through research, education, conservation and advocacy we promote the protection and kinder treatment of elephants whereever they may be. As acknowledged experts on the natural behavior of elephants we offer insight to protect them and the authority to speak on their behalf.

Earth Innovation Institute
Distance: 0.2 mi Competitive Analysis
200 Green St #1
San Francisco, CA 94111

(415) 449-9900

A New Type of Rural Development Starts in the Tropics As world demand for food, fiber, feed and fuel outpaces supply, increases in production are urgently needed. These needs must be achieved while maintaining and rebuilding forests and fisheries, as well as slowing the release of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. Tropical nations hold the greatest potential to produce more food for the planet. By increasing the productivity of already-cleared land and building on recent successes in slowing deforestation, we can feed more people while ending deforestation and mitigating climate change. At Earth Innovation Institute, we foster this transition to low-emission rural development – a shift to economic growth that keeps forests and fisheries intact and rewards farmers, ranchers, and fishermen for using sustainable practices.

The Pollinator Partnership
Distance: 0.4 mi Competitive Analysis
423 Washington St, Fl 5th
San Francisco, CA 94111

(415) 362-1137

Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco
Distance: 0.4 mi Competitive Analysis
500 Washington Street #250
San Francisco, CA 94111

(415) 625-1000

Habitat never gives homes away. When a family applies for one of our homes they must undergo an extensive application process. Our main requirement is that families earn between 40% and 60% of the median income in that county. Once approved the family begins to complete their 500 hours of sweat equity, our version of a downpayment. They complete this onsite, swinging hammers right next to the other volunteers. At the same time they enter our Homebuyer Readiness Program, a series of classes that teaches basic fincancial literacy. These classes are free and open to anyone, not just our partner families. After the home is done, the keys are handed over in a dedication ceremony. The family then owns the house with a zero-interest mortgage and a payment plan setup specifically for their needs.

Spark
Distance: 0.4 mi Competitive Analysis
101 Clay St, # 188
San Francisco, CA 94111

REDF
Distance: 0.4 mi Competitive Analysis
Two Embarcadero Center Ste 650
San Francisco, CA 94111

(415) 561-6677

Made In A Free World
Distance: 0.4 mi Competitive Analysis
708 Montgomery Street
San Francisco, CA 94111

(415) 398-4111

North Beach Citizens
Distance: 0.4 mi Competitive Analysis
1034 Kearny St
San Francisco, CA 94133

(415) 772-0918

CUESA & The Ferry Plaza Farmers Market
Distance: 0.4 mi Competitive Analysis
1 Ferry Bldg
San Francisco, CA 94111

(415) 291-3276

Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Asian Law Caucus
Distance: 0.5 mi Competitive Analysis
55 Columbus Ave
San Francisco, CA 94111

(415) 896-1701

Program Areas: -Employment & Labor Project -Housing Advocacy and Community Development Project -Immigrants’ Rights Project -National Security and Civil Rights Project -Voting Rights & Voter Empowerment Project -Korematsu Institute For more info visit: http://www.asianlawcaucus.org/alc/programs/

ACLU of Northern California
Distance: 0.5 mi Competitive Analysis
39 Drumm St
San Francisco, CA 94111

(415) 621-2493

Rich or poor, straight or gay, black, white or brown, urban or rural, religious or not, American-born or foreign-born, able-bodied or living with a disability, the American Civil Liberties Union is here to ensure that EVERY person in this country is entitled to the same basic rights.

About-Face
Distance: 0.5 mi Competitive Analysis
PO Box 77665
San Francisco, CA 94119

Manilatown Heritage Foundation
Distance: 0.5 mi Competitive Analysis
868 Kearny St
San Francisco, CA 94108

(415) 291-0175

Earthjustice
Distance: 0.5 mi Competitive Analysis
50 California St, Ste 500
San Francisco, CA 94111

(415) 217-2600

VSCV Foundation
Distance: 0.5 mi Competitive Analysis
50 California St, Ste 1500
San Francisco, CA 94111

(415) 644-8452

VSCV Foundation was founded by VS Consulting Ventures as a Non-Profit Subsidiary to utilize VS Consulting Business Expertise and Resources and provide Business Solutions to Non-Profits and Charitable Organizations at low or Zero cost. VSCV Foundation will provide those organizations with business solutions and support through their own company and in partnership with other business ventures. www.VSCVFoundation.org