New and Temporary Science Exhibits

Wondering what new exhibits are coming to the museums and science centers around the Bay Area? Find out here. We update the list whenever we find out about a new exhibit or temporary program. 

New & Temporary Science Exhibits

Resource Name Link Abstract
California: State of Nature - NewCalifornia Academy of Sciences(Opens May 24, 2024) Big. Beautiful. Biodiverse. When it comes to nature, California takes the gold. This new exhibition reveals the surprising connections between people, places, and species that make our state thrive.
Virtually HumanThe LawrenceLearn how Artificial Intelligence acts like a human while tackling tasks like joke-telling, guessing facial expressions, and more!
Making MusicHands-on BiotechThe LawrenceExplore the cutting-edge field of biotechnology and learn to use the tools of the trade!
WobblelandBay Area Discovery MuseumOpen Now! Welcome to a giant kitchen, where infants and toddlers (42" and under) can wobble and wander with wonder in a world of watermelon boats and giant cheese wheels!
Coastal Art & Poetry Contest ExhibitionCalifornia Coastal CommissionView the 2024 Coastal Art & Poetry Contest online and on exhibit at the following locations: * Channel Islands National Park Visitor Center (Ventura): May-June 2024 * Ford House Museum (Mendocino): July-August 2024 * Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive Center (Newport Beach): September-October 2024 * Bear Valley Visitor Center at Point Reyes National Seashore (Marin County): November-December 2024
ViewPoint: Looking here, near & farCuriOdysseyCoyote Point Park has been a point of convergence for people and wildlife for centuries. This location in the San Francisco Bay is rich with natural phenomena that stir thought and observation. This exhibition extols the science that exists at Coyote Point, the Bay Area, and beyond. Play, observe, wonder, and enjoy…
Kinetic CreationsCuriOdyssey(June 1–August 4, 2024) Spend your summer getting hands-on with science as you play with kinetic sculptures and creative contraptions. This interactive exhibition will delight kids and adults of all ages with its combination of fascinating physics, sculptural science, and whimsical mechanics. Activate a cast of mechanical characters with wooden automata, watch as hundreds of glass marbles cascade into a mesmerizing bell curve, or get hands-on with the physics of air pressure as colorful balls race through clear tubes.
ExtraOrdinary!Exploratorium(June 13 - Sept 8 2024 ) See ordinary become extraordinary! Nine artists transform LEGO® pieces, shoes, cardboard, miles of string, and other everyday things into stunning, imaginative installations. Plus explore your inner artist-scientist with hands-on DIY building and programs for all ages.