Exploratorium

What does it take to create spaces that invite curiosity, awe, and reflection? And what might the future of contemplative, meaning-rich experience look like in our time? Next Wednesday, Futurespaces is thrilled to welcome Thomas Rockwell, Creative Director of the Exploratorium, San Francisco’s renowned museum of science, art, and human perception. Tom will lead us through these questions by sharing projects and practices from the Exploratorium and beyond. He’ll reflect on how he and his teams design for authentic moments of inquiry, experiment with new forms of immersivity, and—if we’re lucky—create the conditions for transformative experience. Drawing on 20 years of work in science museums, playgrounds, and somatic practice, Tom will offer a rare look into what it takes to design spaces that deepen our connection to the world and to ourselves. Join Futurespaces for this exciting conversation, followed by a Q&A. Wednesday, June 18 11 AM PT | 2 PM ET Zoom: https://lnkd.in/gr_qvW-i

💥 AXIS’s Kinematic/Kinesthetic is featured in The New York Times — exploring how dance, disability, and design come together to reshape what movement can be. Crutches that extend like wings. Wheelchairs that pivot with body weight. Devices designed with disabled artists — not just for them. https://lnkd.in/g-ySytwG 🎟 See the work live May 8, 10 & 21 at Exploratorium and Stanford Live → https://lnkd.in/gkhQ3vBS

🎉 ANNOUNCEMENT: We are honored to announce that former U.S. Vice President and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Al Gore will deliver the keynote speech at the Welcome Ceremony of SF Climate Week 2025! Vice President Gore is one of the world's most influential climate leaders, known for raising awareness through his groundbreaking documentary "An Inconvenient Truth," which shaped public discourse on climate change. His continued leadership through initiatives including The Climate Reality Project and Generation Investment Management has had a profound ongoing impact, empowering activists globally and investing in sustainable innovation and the transition to a sustainable economy. This year, SF Climate Week will gather over 25,000 attendees across more than 450 events, and has become one of the world's most important gatherings at the intersection of environmentalism and innovation. At its heart, SF Climate Week exemplifies the transformative power of community—breaking down silos, fostering cross-sector collaboration and reconnecting people through shared purpose. Al Gore’s keynote further amplifies our mission by drawing on his unparalleled experience and vision, helping to accelerate momentum in the climate movement. “Few figures in the environmental movement command the global recognition and respect as Vice President Gore does,” says Evan Hynes, co-founder of Climatebase and SF Climate Week. “His keynote amplifies SF Climate Week’s role as a lightning rod for collective action, bold ideas, and community-building at a time when the world feels profoundly divided, distracted, and overwhelmed. Gatherings like this offer a rare space for people to forge meaningful connections and generate the momentum we need to accelerate climate solutions—together.” “Each year, SF Climate Week generates even more energy and urgency for meaningful change,” says Morgan Campbell, Director of SF Climate Week at Climatebase. “Vice President Gore's participation reminds us that when we act together, our collective power is unstoppable.” Welcome Ceremony will take place: • Monday, April 21, from 4 PM -7 PM  • Venue: The Exploratorium, the largest net-zero energy museum in the U.S. and a global leader in science learning and education. Important Note: 🔹 Spots at the Welcome Ceremony are extremely limited due to venue capacity. We encourage anyone interested to apply to attend, but please note that registering does not guarantee a spot. 🔹 However, we’re excited to offer a limited number of guaranteed spots at the Welcome Ceremony to individuals selected at random. To enter the drawing for one of these guaranteed spots, simply reshare this post on LinkedIn. Request to Attend: https://lnkd.in/g57QHvdn We sincerely thank Vice President Gore and his team for partnering with us to inspire meaningful action at a time when community, collaboration, and decisive steps forward are more critical than ever. For media inquiries: press@sfclimateweek.org