Last updated: July 28, 2025
Thing to Do
Visit the Yosemite Exploration Center
The Yosemite Exploration Center features interactive displays and exhibits highlighting Yosemite's many stories and resources. Bring the family and learn more about Yosemite's history, the people who originally called this place home, as well as more about meadows, animals, and sequoias!
The Yosemite Exploration Center is open daily from 9 am to 5 pm.
Details
Activity
Museum Exhibits
Pets Allowed
No
Activity Fee
No
Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.
Reservations
No
Time of Day
Day
The Yosemite Exploration Center is open daily from 9 am to 5 pm.
Accessibility Information
This facility is wheelchair accessible. A few designated accessible parking spaces are available just west of the Yosemite Museum. The exploration center can be reached by wide, paved walkways with minimal incline from the closest bus stop or parking areas.