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 8% 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 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.3 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 22 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?

"Pay is low, especially for the Bay Area, and the work we do is critical to the museum." ((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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4.2

72% would recommend to a friend

(26 total reviews)

Lindsay Bierman

61% approve of CEO

41% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.3

Culture & values

4.2

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Work/Life balance

3.5

Compensation and benefits

3.4

Senior management

3.4

Career opportunities

Ratings by demographic groups

Race / Ethnicity

Gender

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Disability

Parent or family caregiver

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Reviews by job title

26 reviews

Reviews about "Culture"

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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

4.0

Sep 17, 2025

Great work environment but lack of growth

Research assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Great culture - Passionate colleagues - Union benefits - Fantastic management

Cons

- Lack of growth opportunities for part-time employees (due to nature of project funding)

2.0

Jan 24, 2025

Wonderful community of colleagues mixed with constant budget anxiety

Content specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Dedicated staff produce highly innovative and engaging public experiences and work together well.

Cons

Internal staff communication often delayed and unclear. Employee recognition can be very infrequent and biased toward favoritism. The budget rollercoaster each year leaves a constant undercurrent of anxiety for the future.

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Jobs at Exploratorium

Custodian (Part-Time)

Event Logistics Supervisor

Visitor Engagement Facilitator

Board Relations Manager

High School Explainer: PACE Program