Be the Catalyst
After 43 years of igniting the imaginations of millions of visitors from around the world, the Exploratorium knows that curiosity has no boundaries. It transcends gender, culture, and geography.
With your generous support, the new Exploratorium can dramatically expand the reach of its world-renowned exhibits, educational and professional-development programs, and research efforts worldwide.
The net result: a profound advancement in fostering a global culture of inquiry. And it’s your gift that helps make it all possible. Here are some of the ways you can Be the Catalyst for the exciting transformation taking place at the Exploratorium:
Catalyst Campaign – Make a comprehensive gift to support the Exploratorium and our move to Pier 15
Annual Circles
Chairman’s Circle ($25,000 - $100,000)
Catalyst Circle ($2,500 - $24,999)
Now is the time to Be the Catalyst as we move to our new home on the San Francisco waterfront. As a Catalyst Campaign donor, the impact of your comprehensive gift to the Exploratorium will be felt for generations to come. In appreciation of your extraordinary vision, generosity, and support, Catalyst Campaign donors enjoy maximum benefits in both our Campaign and Annual Donor Circles.
Support the Catalyst Campaign →
Here are just a few of the ways we say thank you for your generous support:
| $10,000 | $25,000 | $50,000 | $100,000 | $250,000 | |
| Permanent Recognition: | |||||
| Your name listed on the Founding Donor Wall at the Exploratorium at Pier 15, a lasting tribute to the visionary leaders responsible for our move to Pier 15. | • | • | • | ||
| Recognition at the highest levels of the Community Donor Wall at the Exploratorium at Pier 15. | • | • | |||
| Premier Access & Grand Opening: | |||||
| Invitation to an exclusive Grand Opening Dinner and celebration | • | • | |||
| Invitation to our Grand Opening Reception for donors | • | • | • | • | • |
| Exclusive preview hours before the museum opens to the public in April 2013 | • | • | • | • | • |
| Personalized concierge services when you visit the Exploratorium, including advance ticketing, express entry, and priority access to programs | • | • | • | • | • |
| Ongoing Experiences: | |||||
| Enjoy all the benefits offered to our annual major donors in our Chairman’s Circle or Catalyst Circle. *Annual benefits are commensurate with your gift installment received during a fiscal year. | • | • | • | • | • |
| New Ideas: | |||||
| Enjoy special access to premier thought-leaders from the Bay Area and beyond as we discuss the day’s most cutting-edge and emerging social and scientific conversations. | • | • | • | • | • |
- $25,000 – $49,999
- $50,000 - $99.999
- $100,000 and more
Enjoy all the benefits of membership, plus these exclusive privileges offered to Exploratorium donors:
- Recognition:
- Recognition on our annual donor wall and in Explore, our quarterly members’ magazine.
- Preferred Services:
- Access to a dedicated lounge area for donors in the Chairman’s Circle and Catalyst Circle.
- Parking privileges.
- Opportunity to host a private event in the Lounge (exclusively for Chairman’s Circle donors).
- Preferred access to the Museum Rentals Calendar (exclusively for Chairman’s Circle donors).
- Personalized concierge services when you visit the Exploratorium, including advance ticketing, express entry, and special insider tours.
- Priority access to Exploratorium programs and learning opportunities.
- Access to new exhibits during special hours for donors and their families.
- Unlimited access to the Exploratorium with your VIP membership card and two VIP guest passes to share. You may bring up to 10 guests each time you visit.
- Events and Experiences:
- Receive invitations to exclusive events for Exploratorium Supporters.
- Receive priority invitations to the most popular Exploratorium events.
- Enjoy thought-provoking lectures by visiting Osher Fellows.
- Preview exhibitions and works-in-progress at private receptions with artists, curators, and senior scientists.
- Access special online content.
- Special Discounts:
- 10% discount at the Exploratorium store and online.
- $10 Exploratorium Store gift certificate.
- A special gift from the Exploratorium Store
- $2,500 - $4,999
- $5,000 - $9,999
- $10,000 - $24,999
Enjoy all the benefits of membership, plus these exclusive privileges offered to Exploratorium donors:
- Recognition:
- Recognition on our annual donor wall and in Explore, our quarterly members’ magazine.
- Preferred Services:
- Access to a dedicated lounge area for donors in the Chairman’s Circle and Catalyst Circle.
- Personalized concierge services when you visit the Exploratorium, including advance ticketing, express entry, and special insider tours.
- Priority access to Exploratorium programs and learning opportunities.
- Access to new exhibits during special hours for donors and their families.
- Unlimited access to the Exploratorium with your VIP membership card and two VIP guest passes to share. You may bring up to 10 guests each time you visit.
- Events and Experiences:
- Receive invitations to exclusive events for Exploratorium Supporters.
- Receive priority invitations to the most popular Exploratorium events.
- Enjoy thought-provoking lectures by visiting Osher Fellows.
- Preview exhibitions and works-in progress at private receptions with artists, curators, and senior scientists.
- Access special online content.
- Special Discounts:
- 10% discount at the Exploratorium store and online.
- $10 Exploratorium Store gift certificate.
- A special gift from the Exploratorium Store.
