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- DictionaryEx·plor·a·to·ri·um/ikˌsplôrəˈtôrēəm/
noun
- 1. a scientific museum or similar center where visitors have the opportunity to handle exhibits, perform prearranged experiments, etc. trademark
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exploratorium .edu. The Exploratorium is a museum of science, technology, and arts in San Francisco, California. Founded by physicist and educator Frank Oppenheimer in 1969, the museum was originally located in the Palace of Fine Arts, and was relocated in 2013 to Piers 15 and 17 on San Francisco's waterfront.
There is one meaning in OED's entry for the noun Exploratorium. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definition, usage, and quotation evidence.
exploratorium noun. A museum or similar institution that encourages visitors to explore the exhibits in a hands-on manner. Etymology: From the Exploratorium in San Francisco, which holds a trademark on the term.
Exploratorium is a museum that breaks the mold of traditional science museums by intertwining art and science, using inquiry-based learning, and creating new exhibits and programs. Founded by Frank Oppenheimer in 1969, it is a research-and-development laboratory that experiments with cutting-edge ideas and collaborates with local and global communities.
Learn the origin and usage of the word exploratorium, a noun that refers to a museum or similar institution that encourages hands-on exploration. See examples of exploratorium in sentences and find similar words.
Located in San Francisco, California, the Exploratorium is a public learning laboratory exploring the world through science, art, and human perception. Learn more about the Exploratorium's history here.
The Exploratorium is a public learning laboratory where you can explore the world through science, art, and human perception. ExtraOrdinary! See ordinary become extraordinary! Nine artists transform LEGO Ⓡ pieces, shoes, cardboard, miles of string, and other everyday things into stunning and imaginative installations.
