Question 1

Does Exploratorium pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at Exploratorium?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at Exploratorium?

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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)

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

"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))

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

"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))

Question 6

What are employees saying about Exploratorium layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 7

What are the top reviewed Exploratorium locations?

Accepted Answer

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

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