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Member Shopping Weekend

a wrapped gift in a spectrum of colored light
Member Shopping Weekend

Have fun with the whole family and get all of your holiday shopping done at the Exploratorium! Enjoy double discounts at our stores for one weekend only, with 20% off all products* and gift memberships. We’ll take care of all your shopping needs, from helping you pick out the perfect gift for even the hardest people to shop for, to providing free gift bags.

*Discount does not apply to sale merchandise.


Don’t miss Glow!

This winter, luminous sculptures big and small turn up the radiance in our spacious galleries, inviting you to connect and play in the glow. Don’t miss this joyful seasonal expansion of our exhibits on light. Then get your holiday shopping done (with free gift bags and shopping-bag check) while supporting science education.

Enjoy these holiday benefits.

Free Gift Bags for Exploratorium Purchases
Enjoy free gift bags and tissue paper with purchase while supplies last.
Free Shopping-Bag Check
Leave your purchases in our Main Store for free! Get all your shopping done and then enjoy the Exploratorium without carrying any extra bags.
Toys for Tots Donation Station
Drop off a new toy for someone in need in our Toys for Tots barrel.
20% Off Gift Memberships
Can't decide what to get that certain someone? Give them the gift of a year at the Exploratorium! Receive 20% off daytime gift memberships all weekend when purchased at the Exploratorium.
Free Reusable Shopping Tote
This weekend only, get a free reusable tote with any onsite purchase of $25 or more. This take-anywhere bag folds into its own pouch.

Double your discount online too.

Can’t make it to Pier 15? Be sure to check your email inbox for an exclusive promo code to get your 20% discount when purchasing retail products and Daytime gift memberships online. Valid November 30–December 3, 2023.