With the diversity of experiences on this trip, kids might not even notice that they’ve been learning Exploratorium, San Francisco Pier 15, The Embarcadero, San Francisco Set amid San Francisco’s bustling Pier 15 , the crowd-pleasing Exploratorium invites guests to experience science in action—like standing in a fog cloud or walking into the totally dark Tactile Dome. Check out six unique galleries, like the hands-on Tinkering area, where you can watch museum staffers create wonders but also make your own.