Beaker & Flask

May 2012

Join us for our next installment in our science happy hour series. We'll be turning a local watering hole into a cocktail laboratory. Free appetizers and drink specials will be available. This event is available exclusively to members of The Exploratorium Lab. Stay tuned for more details.

Awards Dinner

May 2012

For the thirty-five year, the Exploratorium celebrates leaders in science, technology, education, and the arts at this premiere event. At this last Awards Dinner in our current home, join us as we take a look back at the history of the Exploratorium and the tremendous accomplishments at all of our past honorees.

Open MAKE: Trash

Saturday, April 21
9:30 a.m.

Exclusively offered to our Patron Lab Members

Join us for our Open MAKE series featuring Bay Area artists and makers who explore and tinker with tools, trash, and more!

Patron level member of The Exploratorium Lab are invited to enjoy a special behind-the-scenes experience before our April 21 Open MAKE. Join us at 9:30 a.m. for light refreshments in our exclusive curator's staging area, get a peek at our upcoming plans and be one of the first to access Open MAKE when it opens at 10:00 a.m.

RSVP required to Lauren Bell at lbell@exploratorium.edu or 415-353-0491 by April 17

Modernist Cuisine - The Green Room @ After Dark

Thursday, April 5
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

After Dark is open to the public.
The Green Room @ After Dark experience is exclusively offered to Lab Members.

Delve into the science and art of modernist cuisine at After Dark and pop into The Lab's Green Room throughout the night for the exclusive opportunity to meet one-on-one with some of the molecular gastronomists, chefs, and scientists featured at this month's After Dark.

The Green Room Lounge will be open from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. with complimentary wine and hor d'eouvres served.

Open MAKE: Tools

March 17, 2012

Exclusively offered to our Patron Lab Members

Join us for our Open MAKE series featuring Bay Area artists and makers who explore and tinker with tools, trash, and more!

Patron level member of The Exploratorium Lab are invited to enjoy a special behind-the-scenes experience before our March 17 Open MAKE. Join us at 9:30 a.m. for light refreshments in our exclusive curator's staging area, get a peek at our upcoming plans and be one of the first to access Open MAKE when it opens at 10:00 a.m.

RSVP required to Lauren Bell at lbell@exploratorium.edu or 415-353-0491 by March 13.

Science of Attraction Members Party

March 13, 2012

Reed & Greenough (3251 Scott St, San Francisco)
Lab Members: Complimentary admission
Non-Lab members: $20 at the door

Explore the Science of Attraction with The Exploratorium Lab! We'll delve into all the interesting aspects of physical, social, and sexual attraction. Plus guests receive complimentary hor d'eouvres and drink specials all evening. Offered to all Lab members and members of the public.

Science of Cocktails

January 26, 2012

Join us for the 3rd Annual Science of Cocktails. Enjoy cocktails mixed by San Francisco's premiere bartenders; sample local, artisanal spirits; and learn the chemistry, biology, and physics behind your favorite cocktails and spirits! Enjoy an evening of sippable science with a distinctly Exploratorium twist! Tickets go on sale in November.

Behind-the-Cinema Arts-Scenes

November 15 and 16, 2011

McBean Theatre at the Exploratorium

Enjoy screenings from our unique and exceptional cinema archive and a conversation with the leaders of the Cinema Arts program, Liz Keim and Sam Sharkey. This event is exclusively offered to members of The Exploratorium Lab. RSVP is required to lbell@exploratorium.edu.

The Green Room @ After Dark

November 3, 2011

At the Lab's newest event, you'll have the opportunity to meet the artists, thinkers, and scientists who will be making this After Dark a truly unique Exploratorium experience. Grab a complimentary drink, some hor d'eouvres, and some one-on-one time with our special guests. This event is available exclusively to members of The Exploratorium Lab.

Science of Sailing Members Party

October 13, 2011

Join us for an evening of sailing science! Learn about the physics of sailing while enjoying spectacular views of the sun setting over the Bay. Plus you'll have the opportunity to see the actual America's Cup trophy in person. This event is open to the public but complimentary for Lab members. For details, click here.

Behind-the-Scenes Tours of the Life Sciences Gallery

October 13 – 27, 2011

Take a peek at what our Life Science team is working on. Our scientists will guide you through the collection, show you some of their prototypes, and give you a sneak peek of what they are working on for our new home on Pier 15.

This event is exclusively offered to members of The Exploratorium Lab. RSVP is required to lbell@exploratorium.edu.

Behind-the-Scenes Tours of the Outdoor Exploratorium

October 10 – 26, 2011

Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the Outdoor Exploratorium at Fort Mason with the exhibit developers who designed and created the installation.

The Outdoor Exploratorium is a pioneering project that expands interactive science beyond the museum walls and invites visitors to observe their natural environment in new and illuminating ways. The chief designers and developers of these unique, outdoor spaces will guide you on a personalized exploration of the scientific phenomena in our own backyard.

This event is exclusively offered to members of The Exploratorium Lab. RSVP is required to lbell@exploratorium.edu.

From the Palace to the Piers

October 4, 2011

McBean Theatre at the Exploratorium

Join us for a screening of Palace of Delights, a documentary of the Exploratorium's early days, followed by a discussion with Rob Semper, Executive Associate Director and Director of Program, about the Exploratorium's history and future program plans for our new home.

This event is exclusively offered to members of The Exploratorium Lab. RSVP is required to lbell@exploratorium.edu.

Shaker & Flask: San Francisco Cocktail Week

September 21, 2011

Big Daddy's Antiques, 1550 17th Street, San Francisco
Tickets: $55 (through August 31); $65 regular; $75 at the door

Need a cocktail science fix? Get some relief by hitting up SF Cocktail Week's Shaker & Flask event for an evening of molecular mixology that showcases the science behind cocktails. Featuring our friends from Cocktail Lab, this event is dedicated to the geekier, scientific side of cocktails. Even better, a portion of the proceeds from this event will be donated to the Exploratorium to support our educational programs. We can't think of a better way to wet your appetite for January's Science of Cocktails while supporting the Exploratorium at the same time!

Purchase your tickets at www.sfcocktailweek.com

Summer Solstice Membership Party

June 20, 2011

Join The Exploratorium Lab for an evening of cocktails and creativity. This event is open to the public but free for Lab members. For details, visit us here.

Rock Climbing Excursion

June 4, 2011

Join Exploratorium scientists for this thrilling lesson in physics at Mission Cliffs! Learn the intricacies of gravity, balance, and Newton's laws while testing your climbing and belaying skills.

This excursion is exclusively for members of The Exploratorium Lab. Fee: $20/person. Space limited. Register online today!

Awards Dinner

May 4, 2011

For the thirty-fourth year, the Exploratorium celebrates leaders in science, technology, education, and the arts at this premier banquet. Join us in honoring Scott Cook, founder of Intuit and pioneering leader in the software industry. For more information visit our Awards Dinner website.

Beaker & Flask Series

Beaker & Flask Series April 19, 2011

Join us for our first science happy hour in the Beaker & Flask series. We'll be turning a local watering hole into a cocktail laboratory. Free appetizers and drink specials will be available *Exclusively for Lab Members*.

Science of Cocktails

Wednesday, January 26
7:30 - 11pm

The museum once again transforms itself into a cocktail laboratory as the Bay Area's finest distillers, bartenders, and mixologists explore the science behind cocktail craft. This adults-only event promises thrilling science and tasty creations, as well as a range of arts and entertainment programs to quench your thirst. Enjoy an evening of sippable science with a distinctly Exploratorium twist!

Learn more about Science of Cocktails and buy tickets at the event website.