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Join by June 30 to get two free months and experience The Great Animal Orchestra.

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Get your annual pass to wonder and play!

  • Step into the stunning audiovisual experience of The Great Animal Orchestra (June 10–October 15).
  • Get to know the wonderful world of plants in ¡Plantásticas! (now–September 10).
  • Soak up the radiance of Glow: Discover the Art of Light (winter 2023–2024).
  • And all year round, visit our spacious galleries by the Bay to see favorite exhibits with fresh eyes and play with exhibits you’ve never seen before.

Join by June 30 to get two free months of membership and enter to win one of ten $250 shopping sprees at the Exploratorium Store*. Members enjoy delightful benefits and support our mission as a 501(c)3 education nonprofit. Join us today!

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Listen to an audio preview of The Great Animal Orchestra.

Choose Your Membership

 

$139

Dual
Explorers

$199

Family
Explorers

$299

Insiders

$399

Supporters

$699

Sustainers

$1,000

Innovator

Number of visitors per day2 adults
or 1 adult
+ 1 child
2 adults
+ 4 kids
4 adults
+ 4 kids
8 total
visitors
per day
8 total
visitors
per day
10 total
visitors
per day
Unlimited Daytime admission
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Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Unlimited After Dark admission (ages 18+)   Admits 2Admits 4
Yes
Invitations to exclusive events & previews
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Store, dining, guest ticket** & After Dark discounts
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Extra Benefits   $10 gift certificate to Exploratorium StoreGift from Exploratorium StoreExclusive donor benefits including VIP receptions, previews and more
Pays for itself in less than 2 visits!
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Membership privileges are nontransferable and nonrefundable. Membership benefits are subject to change without notice. For museum admission, your membership and ID are required.

The tax-deductible portion of your contribution will be listed in your acknowledgment letter.

*No purchase necessary to enter or win. See the complete Exploratorium Shopping Spree Sweepstakes Official Rules.

**Discounted admission covers the number of individuals included in your membership level—not groups.

Need Help?


To purchase or renew your membership, change your address, or request a membership brochure, please call Membership Services. The office is open seven days a week from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily, with extended hours on Thursdays from 9:00 a.m to 8:00 p.m. Closed on holidays.

415.528.4321
member@exploratorium.edu

Did You Know?


Your membership helps our efforts to give new science teachers access to experienced teachers/mentors for one-on-one support and encouragement both locally and online.

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