The Exploratorium offers many levels of membership. Save 15% on a two-year Membership!
All Members receive the following basic benefits:
- Free year round admission.
- Free or discounted admission to over 300 science centers worldwide.
- Quarterly Explore and bimonthly calendar that includes event and program listings. (except International Level Members)
- A 20% discount on purchases in the Exploratorium Store at the museum and online. Free Ground shipping on all Exploratorium online store purchases.
- Invitations to special Members-only events and evening hours.
- Subscription to Membership eNews delivered to your email address.
- Exclusive access to workshops, excursions, day camps, and more.
- Birthday Party rental privileges.
- Discounts for Exploratorium events and programs.
- Discounted admission to the famous Tactile Dome.
- Personal service by calling Membership Services at (415) 561-0321 or emailing us at member@exploratorium.edu.
Memberships are valid for one or two years from date of purchase. Membership privileges are non-transferable and non-refundable. The tax-deductible portion of your contribution is listed with each membership level.
Special Memberships
Senior $50
- 65 and over.
- Unlimited free admission for two.
- Seniors can also get a $10 discount on the purchase of one-year Family or Family Plus Memberships. To receive this discount, please buy your Membership at the museum or by phone at (415) 561-0321.
- Fully tax-deductible
Individuals with Disabilities $50
- Unlimited free admission for two.
- People with disabilities can also get a $10 discount on the purchase of one-year Family or Family Plus Memberships. To receive this discount, please buy your Membership at the museum or by phone at (415) 561-0321.
- Fully tax-deductible
International $75
Apart from your welcome packet, this is a paperless Membership. Make sure to include your email address for our latest eNews updates!- Free admission for two adults named on card and up to four children under the age of 18.
Please note: The Internal Revenue Service requires that we notify you of any fair-market value of goods or services offered in return for your contribution. This non-tax-deductible portion of your contribution is listed at the end of each category.
Active - $60/$105
All basic benefits, plus:- Free admission for one adult named on card plus one guest.
- One personalized Membership card.
- Fully tax-deductible
Family $90/$155
All basic benefits, plus:- Free admission for two adults named on card and up to four children under 18.
- Two Membership cards.
- Two free admission guest passes.
- Fully tax-deductible
Family & Caregiver $110/$190
All family benefits, plus:- A card that allows a caregiver to bring the member's children to visit the museum.
- Fully tax-deductible
Family Plus $145/$240
Ideal for families with out-of-town guests!All basic benefits, plus:
- Free admission for four adults and up to four children under 18.
- Two free Tactile Dome tickets.
- Two free-admission guest passes.
- $125 is tax-deductible (1 year)
- $220 is tax-deductible (2 year)
Supporting $250
All Family Plus benefits, plus:- $10 gift certificate from the Exploratorium Store.
- Recognition of your gift in our Annual Report and our quarterly publication, Explore.
- $220 is tax-deductible
Sustaining $500
All Supporting benefits, plus:- Two additional free Tactile Dome tickets.
- A product from the Exploratorium Store.
- $450 is tax-deductible
Laureate Circle $1000
All basic benefits, plus:- Free Exploratorium admission for up to 10 guests.
- Free Tactile Dome party for a group of 6.
- Four free-admission guest passes
- $10 gift certificate from the Exploratorium Store.
- A product from the Exploratorium Store.
- Invitation to private events hosted by Directors of the Exploratorium
- Invitations to private receptions and exhibition previews
- Opportunity to purchase 5 gift memberships for 50% off
- Recognition of your gift on the Donor Wall, in our Annual Report, and in the quarterly publication, Explore.
- Invitation to the annual State of the Museum address delivered by the Executive Director
- For more information about our programs for Laureate Members, please call (415) 561-0387 or send e-mail to mcayler@exploratorium.edu
- $884 is tax-deductible
