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Members-Only Events
Become part of the Exploratorium community and enjoy access to unique members-only events—tours, exclusive exhibition previews, member hours, special shopping days, and more.
Members-Only Hours
Saturday, June 13, 2019 • 9:00–10:00 a.m.
Have fun with the whole family and enjoy the museum to yourself for a members-only hour of access on a Saturday morning!
Members-Only Hours
Saturday, July 11, 2019 • 9:00–10:00 a.m.
Have fun with the whole family and enjoy the museum to yourself for a members-only hour of access on a Saturday morning!
Members-Only Hours
Saturday, August 8, 2019 • 9:00–10:00 a.m.
Have fun with the whole family and enjoy the museum to yourself for a members-only hour of access on a Saturday morning!
Members-Only Hours
Saturday, September 5, 2019 • 9:00–10:00 a.m.
Have fun with the whole family and enjoy the museum to yourself for a members-only hour of access on a Saturday morning!
Past Member Events
Member Shopping Weekend
Thursday, December 5 • 6:00–10:00 p.m.
Friday, December 6–Sunday, December 8 • 10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Exclusive museum access: Saturday, December 7 • 9:00–10:00 a.m.
Light up your holidays at the Exploratorium! Play with the Curious Contraptions, bask in the lights of Glow, experience astonishing visual effects at Kaleidoscope and find original gifts for everyone on your list,
Bio Lab Tours - Daytime Members Only
Saturday, October 12, 2019 • 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Celebrate our new collection of exhibits, Cells to Self, with a behind-the-scenes look at our Living Systems Laboratory. These exclusive members-only tours are your chance to see what’s going on behind our lab’s closed doors.
Bio Lab Tours - Daytime Members Only
Saturday, October 5, 2019 • 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Celebrate our new collection of exhibits, Cells to Self, with a behind-the-scenes look at our Living Systems Laboratory. These exclusive members-only tours are your chance to see what’s going on behind our lab’s closed doors.
Members-Only Bio Lab Tours
Thursday, October 3, 2019 • 7:00 and 8:00 p.m.
Celebrate our new collection of exhibits, Cells to Self, with a behind-the-scenes look at our Living Systems Laboratory. These exclusive members-only tours are your chance to see what’s going on behind our lab’s closed doors.
Happy Birthday, Exploratorium!
August 10, 2019 • 6:00–10:00 p.m.
Calling all our Daytime and After Dark members—you're invited to our 50th birthday bash! Join us for an epic all-ages birthday revel with science demos, live animal encounters, complimentary cake, and more.
Exploratorium Closed for a Private Event
Monday, June 17, 2019
The Exploratorium will be closed on Monday, June 17, 2019, for a private event.
How to Exploratorium: For Members
Sunday, June 2, 2019 • 11:00 a.m.
Visit the Exploratorium the first Sunday every month and learn tips on orienting yourself in the museum, suggestions for using the exhibits, and humorous anecdotes regarding the museum’s rich history.
Self, Made Member Morning
Saturday, May 25, 2019 • 9:00 a.m.–noon
See and experience our new all-ages summer exhibition, Self, Made: Exploring You in a World of We, on its opening weekend. This special members-only event will be full of fun activities and special surprises.
Self, Made Opening Weekend
Friday, May 24, 2019–Sunday, May 26, 2019
See and experience our new all-ages summer exhibition, Self, Made: Exploring You in a World of We, on its opening weekend.
Member for a Weekend: San Francisco Zoo
Saturday and Sunday, May 18–19, 2019 • 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
On May 18 and 19, Exploratorium members can visit the San Francisco Zoo for free.
Kronos Eclipse: Performance
Friday, May 17, 2019 • 8:00 p.m.
When the moon passed between the Sun and the Earth on August 21, 2017, it didn't make a sound—but Exploratorium composer Wayne Grim and the Kronos Quartet turned the total solar eclipse into a piece of music unlike any other using sonified data. The Kronos Quartet will reprise the performance.
How to Exploratorium: For Members
Sunday, May 5, 2019 • 11:00 a.m.
Visit the Exploratorium the first Sunday every month and learn tips on orienting yourself in the museum, suggestions for using the exhibits, and humorous anecdotes regarding the museum’s rich history.
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