Become a Member
Join by June 30 to get two free months and experience The Great Animal Orchestra.
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!
Listen to an audio preview of The Great Animal Orchestra.
Choose Your Membership
$139 Dual | $199 Family | $299 Insiders | $399 Supporters | $699 Sustainers | $1,000 Innovator | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of visitors per day | 2 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 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Unlimited After Dark admission (ages 18+) | Admits 2 | Admits 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 Store | Gift from Exploratorium Store | Exclusive donor benefits including VIP receptions, previews and more | |||
| Pays for itself in less than 2 visits! | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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.
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.