Membership
We're open! Join our community of the inquisitive and adventurous, and know you’re helping the Exploratorium recover. We can’t wait to see you back at Pier 15, where safety is guided by science—plan your visit today. We’ve also extended all current memberships to cover any time missed during closure (see your contactless digital card for your new expiration date). Thank you for your support!
Your member benefits include:
- Unlimited free admission to Pier 15 (Daytime and/or After Dark)
- NEW Daytime members-only VIP hours, every Sunday, 10:00 a.m.–noon
- NEW 10% off dining at Seaglass Restaurant and Seismic Joint Cafe*
- 10% discount at the Exploratorium Store
- Exclusive invitations to members-only events and exhibition previews
- Discounted tickets to After Dark Thursday nights
- Discounted guest tickets
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Free admission for Daytime members to 350+ science centers and museums worldwide
Dual Explorers
$99
Unlimited daytime admission for two named adults or one named adult and accompanying guest.
Family Explorers
$149
Unlimited daytime admission for two named adults or one named adult and accompanying guest, plus up to four children.
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.
Insiders
$249
All members' benefits plus general admission for up to four adults and up to four children.
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.
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.
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.
Individual
$45
Dual
$85
Free After Dark admission for two named adults or one named adult and one accompanying guest.
plus all essential member benefits
Membership privileges are nontransferable and nonrefundable. Membership benefits are subject to change without notice. For museum admission, a timed ticket is required. You may also be asked to present a photo ID and membership card.
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.
*Dining discount does not apply to alcoholic beverages.
Take your support to the next level! Make an even bigger impact with a gift of any size above and beyond your membership. Additional benefits start for annual donors at the $1,000 level, or you can leave a legacy of support for science by joining the Oppenheimer Circle, a group of donors that have included the Exploratorium in their estate plans.
Visit our Join + Support page to learn more about how you can help make our transformative work possible.
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.
Find out more about the Exploratorium.
Membership FAQ
Questions? Learn about timed tickets, membership extensions, digital cards, and more.
