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Become a Member

Join a like-minded community of the engaged, inquisitive, and adventurous. Annual membership means you'll enjoy unparalleled benefits and special access to upcoming events, including:

  • Unlimited free daytime and/or After Dark admission to the Exploratorium—including access to this summer’s special exhibition Self, Made
  • 10% off at the Exploratorium Stores
  • Exclusive invitations to members-only parties
  • Members-only programs, reciprocal museum admission weekends, and exhibition previews
  • Discounted tickets to the Tactile Dome

 

 

Daytime Membership Levels
 

Dual Explorers
$99

Unlimited daytime admission for two named adults or one named adult and accompanying guest.

plus all essential member benefits

Family Explorers
$149

Unlimited daytime admission for two named adults or one named adult and accompanying guest, plus up to four children.

plus all essential member benefits

Family Explorers with Caregiver Card
$199

Upgrade your Family Explorers membership to add unlimited daytime admission for one adult—then your children’s caregiver can visit with the kids any time.

plus all essential member benefits

Insiders
$249

All members’ benefits plus general admission for up to four adults and up to four children.

plus all essential member benefits

Supporters
$350

All members’ benefits plus general admission for up to eight adults or children, admission to After Dark Thursday Nights for two adults, and a $10 gift certificate to the Exploratorium Stores.

plus all essential member benefits

Sustainers
$650

All Supporters benefits plus special invitations to select donor events, admission to After Dark Thursday Nights for four adults, and a gift from the Exploratorium Stores.

plus all essential member benefits

Innovator
$1000

Make a difference! At the Innovator level and above, you’re getting a membership for your family and investing in creative, hands-on learning for the entire community. You’ll enjoy an exclusive package of donor benefits, including unlimited daytime and After Dark admission for up to 10 people, invites to VIP receptions and previews, and much more.

 

After Dark Membership Levels
 

Individual
$45

Free After Dark admission for one named adult.

plus all essential member benefits

Dual
$85

Free After Dark admission for two named adults or one named adult and one accompanying guest.

plus all essential member benefits

Party Packages
Prices vary

Celebrate all year long with our deeply discounted party packages. Limited time offer.

 

Handy Benefits Comparison Chart

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Membership Comparison Chart

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Membership privileges are nontransferable and nonrefundable. Membership benefits are subject to change without notice. For museum admission, photo ID and Daytime membership card are required.

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

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

 

Take your support to the next level! Learn more about our Individual Giving opportunities, including benefit-rich Annual Giving levels starting at $1,000 and up, and the Oppenheimer Circle, our planned giving group.

Visit our Ways to Get Involved page to learn more about making our tranformative work possible.

 

Need Help?

To purchase or renew your membership, change your address, or request a membership brochure, please call Membership Services.

Monday–Sunday
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. 
except 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.

Find out more about the Exploratorium.