Does Exploratorium pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Exploratorium employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Exploratorium. This rating has decreased by 7% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Exploratorium?

72% of Exploratorium employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Exploratorium 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.4 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Exploratorium?

High School Explainer (27) , Explainer (10) , Field Trip Explainer (8) , Project Manager (4) , Event Explainer (3) , Administrative Director (2) , Educator (2) , Exhibit Designer (2) , Guest Service Associate (2) , Guest Services (2) , Manager (2) , Program Manager (2) , Research Assistant (2) , Visitor Services (2) , Visitor Services Associate (2)

What are the pros of working at Exploratorium according to real employee reviews?

"Great people and place to work" ((in 21 reviews)); "Large and friendly staff." ((in 14 reviews)); "good benefits" ((in 12 reviews)); "Brilliant and creative coworkers." ((in 10 reviews)); "Great Culture and work environment" ((in 6 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Exploratorium according to real employee reviews?

"low pay, not many ways to get promoted" ((in 5 reviews)); "Location for parking is bad." ((in 4 reviews)); "On call position can have very irregular hours" ((in 4 reviews)); "With a few notable exceptions, "managers" are people who have no skill managing." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Exploratorium layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Exploratorium layoffs and their outlook for job security at Exploratorium in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Exploratorium locations?

San Francisco , New York , Paris , Martinez , South San Francisco

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Exploratorium reviews

4.2

72% would recommend to a friend

(169 total reviews)

Lindsay Bierman

61% approve of CEO

41% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (169 reviews)

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Exploratorium has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 169 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Exploratorium employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry (3.9 stars).

Reviews by job title

169 reviews

4.0

Apr 28, 2026

Not sure

Educator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

very fulfilling working with various demographics

Cons

Lots of stimulation all the time.

5.0

Apr 18, 2026

Enjoyable but a bit repetitive!

Lab assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fun to be in the exhibits at work.

Cons

Lots of standing and somewhat repetitive.

4.0

Mar 12, 2026

Great place to work

Senior program manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very unique culture, you never get bored, always there are new fascinating exhibits people build, R&D Hub

Cons

low pay, not many ways to get promoted

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Jobs at Exploratorium

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