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Party with a purpose at the fabulously fun events that support our educational mission.

Retro science designs for the Wonder Funday event

Oct 1 2023 | 2 - 5pm

Wonder Funday is an epic playdate and vital fundraiser for science education all rolled into one. Enjoy time with loved ones while supporting free field trips to the Exploratorium for Title I schools.

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Party at the Piers: Discovery

May 5 2023 | 6 - 9pm

Celebrate discovering the world for yourself—and what makes the Exploratorium special. This year’s event will amaze and delight you, while raising essential support for our unique educational mission

Science of Cocktails with a Twist

May 5 2023 | 8 - 11:59pm

Party till midnight at a special pop-up Science of Cocktails with a Twist! Explore mixology science and dance to R&B, soul, and hip-hop grooves. Tickets for this event are sold out.

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How we’re shedding light on human behavior

Pull up a chair and dive into Middle Ground, our free offsite exhibition that’s bringing strangers together in San Francisco’s Civic Center. Interactive experiences will get you thinking about bias and stereotyping, humor and generosity, how we work together, and how we pull apart into tribes.

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Engage your brand at our fundraisers

Engage your company’s brand with our audiences through custom event sponsorships. You’ll receive recognition, multichannel marketing, community awareness, and hospitality benefits, all tailored just for you.

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