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 21 reviews)); "Large and friendly staff." ((in 14 reviews)); "good benefits" ((in 13 reviews)); "Brilliant and creative coworkers." ((in 10 reviews)); "Great Culture and work environment" ((in 7 reviews))

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

"Location for parking is bad." ((in 4 reviews)); "low pay, not many ways to get promoted" ((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

(170 total reviews)

Lindsay Bierman

61% approve of CEO

41% positive business outlook

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Exploratorium has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 170 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

170 reviews

4.0

Feb 24, 2022

It is a good work place

Project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- it is a good place to work, - good benefits - salary is perfect

Cons

couldnt find any, it is a good workplace

2.0

Dec 17, 2021

Review Department

Project engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great Culture Great Company Good people Great Benefits Great Team

Cons

Bad management Not giving opportunities in the Department Luck of values Luck of Ethics No Skills

3.0

Dec 3, 2021

great work environment, weak benefits

Field trip explainer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Most fun I've had at a job, ever. Working with a big team of smart, creative, and interesting peers. Daily trainings on various topics, getting paid to learn. Professional Development - each year you get more responsibility and you can push to work on more projects.

Cons

Part-time only, not too many hours. Pay is low, especially for the Bay Area, and the work we do is critical to the museum. Should be paid more. Health benefits are only given during the school year, not during the summer. They do not consider how hard this is for employees with chronic illness, disabilities, or people in need of continuous care.

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Jobs at Exploratorium

High School Explainer

High School Explainer: PACE Program

Event Logistics Supervisor

Board Relations Manager

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It is a good work place

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great work environment, weak benefits

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