In one word, terrible. I am aware that many profes...

In one word, terrible. I am aware that many professional reviewers have given the Exploratorium positive marks. That contributed to me taking my 3 kids (10, 8, and 6 years old) thinking it would be fun and educational. This is not like the California
Academy of Science (which was awesome).
Unfortunately, everything at the Exploratorium is spinning and bright lights are constantly flashing. I have a hard time understanding the appeal, except for the location. Also,most kids there are screaming, some of their parents look annoyed. Additionally, kids were body checking other kids to get to the tables. We had 4 of our party of 5 subdue to headaches after 45 minuets. We left at that point, couldn't even stay an hour. If I could give the Exploratorium negative stars, I would, I found the Exploratorium to be a torture chamber. We had purchased the City Pass, therefore it wasn't overly costly. I would still recommend the City Pass, but the Exploratorium was far and away the least pleasurable thing we did in the city. I informed staff behind a desk at the exit, that there should be seizure warnings posted very prominently at the entrance. I wasn't looking for a refund or anything because of the City Pass, but the staff was still extremely dismissive or maybe didn't understand me. So, I am posting here, to be helpful to others...IF YOU HAVE ANY SENSITIVITY TO FLASHING LIGHTS OR SPINNING OBJECTS, DO NOT EVEN CONSIDER GOING HERE!!!