Exploratorium: $5 Admission with an Eligible Benefit Card

Daytime opening hours and 18+ After Dark; follow the day's scheduleCheck the official terms for applicable locations

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Bring an EBT/SNAP/CalFresh, Medi-Cal, or WIC card, or a Lifeline Pass, plus matching photo ID, to buy up to four tickets at $5 each. P-EBT and EBT Sun Bucks are excluded. On-site purchase only.

How to use this benefit

Pier 15. Valid for daytime admission or After Dark for ages 18 and up; tickets cannot be bought online. This is not free admission; families with children should choose daytime hours. An ongoing policy visible on the official site as of 2026-09-29, with no published end date.

Check the official page for current eligibility, availability and participating locations.

Reviewed 2026-09-29 · Exploratorium for All: Current Prices and Required ID