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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.
There's always something interesting happening here—check out our ongoing events.
Past Member Events
For the Curious: Exclusive Member Virtual Programs
Saturday, January 9, 2021 • 10:00–11:00 a.m.
Join naturalists John Muir Laws and Fiona Gillogly as they invite you on an interactive kitchen safari using the tools of nature journaling to observe and draw familiar foods in new ways.
For the Curious: Exclusive Member Virtual Programs
Saturday, December 12, 2020 • 10:00–11:00 a.m.
Join two longtime Exploratorium educators, Viv Altmann and Ken Finn, as they investigate one of their favorite subjects—light. In this intimate gathering, you’ll perform hands-on activities that illuminate the science behind the light that surrounds you.
May Is for Members
Friday, May 1–Sunday, May 31, 2020
Enjoy special perks for members all month long.
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.
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