Is Exploratorium a good company to work for as a Explainer?

Explainer professionals working at Exploratorium have rated their employer with 4.8 out of 5 stars in 45 Glassdoor reviews. This is a higher than average score with the overall rating of Exploratorium employees being 4.2 out of 5 stars. Search open Explainer Jobs at Exploratorium now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Explainer interview questions at Exploratorium .

Does Exploratorium pay Explainer employees well?

Explainer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Exploratorium with 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 45 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 25% better than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Explainer salaries at Exploratorium.

How happy are Explainer professionals working at Exploratorium?

93% of Explainer employees at Exploratorium would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has increased by 4% in the past 12 months. Explainer professionals have also rated Exploratorium with a 4.8 rating for work-life-balance, 4.7 rating for diversity and inclusion, 4.8 rating for culture and values and 4.7 rating 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 13 reviews)); "good benefits" ((in 13 reviews)); "Brilliant and creative coworkers." ((in 10 reviews)); "Great Culture and work environment" ((in 8 reviews))

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

"Pay is low, especially for the Bay Area, and the work we do is critical to the museum." ((in 5 reviews)); "On call position can have very irregular hours" ((in 4 reviews)); "Location for parking is bad." ((in 3 reviews)); "With a few notable exceptions, "managers" are people who have no skill managing." ((in 3 reviews))

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4.8

93% would recommend to a friend

(45 total reviews)

Lindsay Bierman

100% approve of CEO

58% positive business outlook

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Explainer employees have rated Exploratorium with 4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 45 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Explainer professionals have an excellent working experience there. Exploratorium is rated 24% above average by Explainer professionals compared to other employers within the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry (3.9 stars).

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45 reviews

5.0

Aug 25, 2025

Good

High school explainer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Easygoing and overall a good working experience.

Cons

Losing engagement on slower museum days.

5.0

Jun 16, 2025

Awesome

High school explainer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Super cool place to work at. Met a lot of cool people

Cons

No cons. one of my favorite jobs in life

5.0

Jan 29, 2025

Best job ever!

High school explainer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

What a great opportunity for young people. Great chance to learn, grow and challenge yourself with a diverse group of other high school explainers. Probably the coolest job I will ever have had!

Cons

I can't think of anything.

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