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Wht the Exploratorium?

All Laureate Circle Donors enjoy the following Primary Benefits:

  • Membership cards entitling you to free unlimited admission with up to 10 guests per visit for one year
  • 20% discount at the Exploratorium Store or online
  • $10 Exploratorium Store gift certificate
  • Four free admission guest passes
  • Free or discounted admission to over 290 science centers worldwide
  • Subscription to our quarterly Members’ publication, explore, and bimonthly Calendar with event, program, performance, and film listings
  • Subscription to eNews
  • A gift from the Exploratorium Store
  • Birthday party rentals for children
  • Discounts for Exploratorium events, programs, and performances, and Members-only educational classes and programs
  • Invitations to conversations with outstanding individuals in the arts, sciences, and humanities
  • Free Tactile Dome party for 12
  • Recognition of your gift on the museum lobby’s Donor Wall
  • Recognition of your gift in our quarterly publication explore
  • Opportunity to purchase 5 gift memberships at 50% off
  • Special travel opportunities

Additional benefits vary by level

Exploratorium Level ($1,000 to $2,499) back to top

Einstein Level ($2,500 to $4,999) back to top

  • Primary Benefits, plus:
  • 10% discount on museum rental
  • One additional $10 Exploratorium store gift certificate ($20 total)
    Non-tax-deductible portion—$165

Edison Level ($5,000 to $9,999) back to top

  • Primary Benefits, plus:
  • 15% discount on museum rental
  • One additional $10 Exploratorium store gift certificate ($20 total)
  • Opportunity to purchase an additional 5 gift memberships for 50% off (10 gift memberships total)
  • Behind-the-scenes tour for your family, friends, or clients
  • Invitation to Breakfast or Lunch with the Executive Director
    Non-tax-deductible portion—$165

Curie Level ($10,000 to $24,999) back to top

  • Primary Benefits, plus:
  • 15% discount on museum rental
  • One additional $10 Exploratorium store gift certificate ($20 total)
  • Opportunity to purchase an additional 5 gift memberships for 50% off (10 gift memberships total)
  • Behind-the-scenes tour for your family, friends, or clients
  • Invitation to Breakfast or Lunch with the Executive Director
  • Private dinner with Osher Fellow or other distinguished scientist, educator, or artist
  • Invitation to “State of the Museum” delivered by the Executive Director
    Non-tax-deductible portion—$165

Leonardo Level ($25,000 or more) back to top

  • Primary Benefits, plus:
  • 20% discount on museum rental
  • One additional $10 Exploratorium store gift certificate ($20 total)
  • Opportunity to purchase an additional 10 gift memberships for 50% off (15 gift memberships total)
  • Behind-the-scenes tour for your family, friends, or clients
  • Invitation to Breakfast or Lunch with the Executive Director
  • Private dinner with Osher Fellow or other distinguished scientist, educator, or artist
  • Invitation to “State of the Museum” delivered by the Executive Director
  • Reception and personal, private tour of the museum with the Executive Director
    Non-tax-deductible portion—$165

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