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Become a Member Today!
Welcome! The Exploratorium is more than a science museum; it’s a place that experiments with new ways for you to discover the world. As a member, you can connect with your curiosity, let your imagination run wild, and experience all the Exploratorium has to offer—as often as you like!
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Member Benefits
Exploratorium Membership is a great value! Our membership pays for itself within two to three museum visits. All members enjoy FREE admission year-round; a discount on purchases in the Exploratorium Store; discounted admission to the famous Tactile Dome, and much more!
Upcoming Member Events
Members-Only Screening: Spooky Celluloid
Saturday, October 29, 2016 • 11:00 a.m.
Accordionist Rob Reich plays along with classic animations to set the mood for Halloween mischief. Felix the Cat, Betty Boop, and others appear in stories filled with fright as well as delight.
Members-Only Holiday Party and Shopping Night
Sunday, December 11, 2016 • 6:00–9:00 p.m.
Join us for our annual Members-Only Holiday Party and Shopping Night. Enjoy an Exploratorium full of special family-friendly holiday activities and receive an increased discount in the Exploratorium stores.
