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Exploratorium
Exploratorium

Housed within the Palace of Fine Arts, the Exploratorium is a world-renowned museum and educational center with hundreds of exhibits on science, art, and human perception. Founded in 1969 by Dr. Frank Oppenheimer, the Exploratorium's mission is "to create a culture of learning through innovative environments, programs, and tools that help people nurture their curiosity about the world around them."

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Bee collecting pollen  

Did You Know?
Over 60 species of bees can be found in the Presidio. This very diverse population results from ample nesting habitats in the Presidio’s soft, sandy soils, as well as a large variety of coastal scrub plants to provide nectar and pollen.

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Last Updated: December 12, 2006 at 14:21 EST