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Members-Only Events
We're open! Learn what to expect, check out the Member FAQ, and enjoy easy, ticket-free entry with our new digital membership cards. Join our community to enjoy access to unique members-only events—weekly member hours, exclusive previews, tours, special shopping days, and more.
Daytime Member & Donor Hours
Every Sunday, 10:00 a.m.–noon
Every Sunday morning, our Daytime members, donors and Corporate Members enjoy exclusive access to the Exploratorium. Let your curiosity roam free through hundreds of exhibits in six spacious indoor and outdoor galleries.
Hands-On Activities in the Tinkering Studio
Every Saturday • 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Experiment, play, and co-create while investigating scientific phenomena such as electricity and motion and tinkering with engineering. Explore rotating activities that include investigating electrical circuits and a DIY twist on the classic game Mouse TrapTM.
Hands-On Activities in the Tinkering Studio
Every Sunday
10:00 a.m.–noon Daytime Members and Donors Only
Noon–2:00 p.m. Open to the Public
Experiment, play, and co-create while investigating scientific phenomena such as electricity and motion and tinkering with engineering. Explore rotating activities that include investigating electrical circuits and a DIY twist on the classic game Mouse TrapTM.
May Is for Members
Sunday, May 1, 2022–Tuesday, May 31, 2022
May is when we celebrate our members! Lots of on-site perks await you—special activities and giveaways during Members-Only Hours (May 1, 15, 22, 29), 15% off in the Exploratorium Store, and more.
The Art of Tinkering
Saturday, June 18–Monday, September 5, 2022
Slow down—humans at play! This summer, dive into the joy of tinkering with artworks, contraptions, exhibits, and experiences for all ages.
The Art of Tinkering Opening Weekend
Members-Only Hours
Saturday and Sunday, June 18 and 19, 2022 • 10:00 a.m.–noon
Play. Invent. Repeat. Be the first to experience The Art of Tinkering during members-only hours both mornings of the exhibition’s opening weekend.
Exploratorium Closed for Wonder Funday
Sunday, October 2, 2022
On Sunday, October 2, 2022, the Exploratorium will be closed for our epic and impactful family fundraiser, Wonder Funday. Learn more and join us!
Exploratorium Closed for Thanksgiving
Thursday, November 24, 2022
The Exploratorium will be closed Thursday, November 24, for Thanksgiving.
Exploratorium Closed for Christmas
Sunday, December 25, 2022
The Exploratorium will be closed Sunday, December 25, for Christmas.
Past Member Events
Exploratorium Closed for Party at the Piers 2022
Friday, May 6, 2022
The Exploratorium will be closed on Friday, May 6, 2022, in preparation for Party at the Piers.
Mars Perseverance: Meet and Greet!
Saturday, April 30, 2022 • 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 1, 2022 • 11:00 a.m.–Noon Daytime Members + Donors Only
Noon–4:00 p.m. Open to the Public
Don’t miss the last chance to learn more about how scientists are studying Mars, see a life-size model of the Mars Perseverance rover up close, learn about what's being found, and drive a mini rover inspired by Persy.
Members’ Pi (π) Day Celebration
Sunday, March 13, 2022 • 10:00 a.m.–noon
Celebrate Pi Day early! If you can’t make it to Pi Day festivities on Monday, March 14—or even if you can—join us on Sunday, March 13, for a special members- and donors-only celebration.
Mars Rover Landing Anniversary Party!
Saturday, February 19, 2022 • 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Sunday, February 20, 2022 • 11:00 a.m.–Noon Daytime Members + Donors Only
Noon–4:00 p.m. Open to the Public
Experience a full-scale, lifelike model of Perseverance; hear from Jet Propulsion Laboratory staff about the rover's findings and NASA’s Mars Exploration Program; and experience youth and artist-made projects and activities inspired by space exploration!
Tinkering School Mars Mission
Thursday, February 17–Sunday, May 1, 2022
Inspired by (but not associated with) the ingenious engineering and problem-solving of NASA’s Mars missions, the Tinkering School Mars Mission team collaborated to build an educational, hands-on experience operating rovers in a simulated Martian lava tube.
Hands-On Activities in the Tinkering Studio
Friday, December 31, 2021 • 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Experiment, play, and co-create while investigating scientific phenomena such as electricity and motion and tinkering with engineering. Explore rotating activities that include investigating electrical circuits and a DIY twist on the classic game Mouse TrapTM.
Hands-On Activities in the Tinkering Studio
Wednesday, December 29, 2021 • 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Experiment, play, and co-create while investigating scientific phenomena such as electricity and motion and tinkering with engineering. Explore rotating activities that include investigating electrical circuits and a DIY twist on the classic game Mouse TrapTM.
Hands-On Activities in the Tinkering Studio
Tuesday, December 28, 2021 • 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Experiment, play, and co-create while investigating scientific phenomena such as electricity and motion and tinkering with engineering. Explore rotating activities that include investigating electrical circuits and a DIY twist on the classic game Mouse TrapTM.
Hands-On Activities in the Tinkering Studio
Monday, December 27 • 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Experiment, play, and co-create while investigating scientific phenomena such as electricity and motion and tinkering with engineering. Explore rotating activities that include investigating electrical circuits and a DIY twist on the classic game Mouse TrapTM.
Member Shopping Weekend
Thursday, December 2 • 6:00–10:00 p.m.
Friday, December 3–Sunday, December 5 • 10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Light up your holidays at the Exploratorium! Bask in the glow of luminous sculptures big and small that turn up the radiance in our spacious galleries and find original gifts for everyone on your list.
Highlighted Artworks + Exhibits
Explore diverse offerings of temporary artworks and exhibits that are as unique as you are.
