After Dark: Solstice

Schedule

Thu Dec 18 2025 at 06:00 pm to 10:00 pm

UTC-08:00

Location

Pier 15 Embarcadero at Green St, San Francisco, CA, United States, California 94111 | San Francisco, CA

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As the longest night of the year in San Francisco approaches, the other side of the globe prepares for its longest day. Join us at After Dark to explore the complementary relationship between light and shadow, and discover the many ways light finds its way into dark places.
Learn about robots that help us traverse the unlit depths of the ocean. Peer into the eyes of animals whose vision adapts to light. Enjoy a dance performance inspired by the rhythms of the solar system, and don’t miss our special winter exhibition Glow.

TICKETS → https://www.exploratorium.edu/visit/calendar/after-dark-solstice?utm_source=facebook

↳ Included with museum admission. Free for Exploratorium
After Dark Members and Donors.
↳ Not a member yet? Join us and get free admission all year
long: http://ow.ly/7qmZ50KUVqb
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WHAT TO EXPECT:
↳ Food and drinks will be available for purchase at The Tinkering Table Restaurant and additional bar locations.
↳ Check out our current safety protocols and guidelines: http://ow.ly/hpM750KUVEz
↳ Note: The Tactile Dome is open! Learn more here:
https://www.exploratorium.edu/visit/tactile-dome
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