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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
Member Excursion: Black Sand at Ocean Beach
Saturday, May 16, 2015 • 10:30 a.m.–noon
Search for elusive "black sand" (aka magnetite) at Ocean Beach. Take home some magnetite and magnets to construct your own miniature Black Sand exhibit.
Member Appreciation Party: Maker’s Masquerade
Sunday, May 3, 2015 • 6:00–9:00 p.m.
May is for members, and we’re celebrating spring and you! Join us for our Maker’s Masquerade, complete with tinkering costume creation, complementary refreshments, and 15% off in our retail store!
Member Excursion: Bodies on Bicycles
Saturday, April 18, 2015 • 10:30 a.m.–noon
Learn about the physics of bicycle riding and get some pro tips at this active excursion. Enhance your cycling skills and explore the bay's coastline, from Pier 15 to Fort Mason.
Member Excursion: Black Sand
Saturday, March 14, 2015 • 10:30 a.m.–noon
Search for elusive “black sand” (aka magnetite) at Ocean Beach. You’ll take home magnetite and magnets, so you can make your own miniature Black Sand exhibit.
Spring Members' Night: At the Movies
Friday, March 6, 2015 • 6:00–9:00 p.m.
Join us for a night of cinematic excitement at the Spring Members' Night: At the Movies event.
Member Excursion: Flower Dissection
Saturday, February 14, 2015 • 10:30 a.m.–noon
Take a closer look at our city’s garden. Join Exploratorium educator Ken Finn as we explore flower anatomy, identify male and female structures, and learn the story of plant reproduction.
Member Excursion: Water Rockets
Saturday, January 17, 2015 • 10:30 a.m.–noon
Make and launch rockets that will fly 30 feet into the air! Exploratorium educator Ken Finn will lead an exploration of the physics behind rocket flight as we investigate atmosphere, gravity, and pressure.
Member Excursion: Presidio Watershed
Saturday, December 13, 2014 • 10:30 a.m.–noon
Take a closer look at our city’s garden. Join Exploratorium educator Ken Finn as we explore flower anatomy, identify male and female structures, and learn the story of plant reproduction.
Member Holiday Party and Shopping Night
Sunday, December 7, 2014 • 6:00–9:00 p.m.
Celebrate the season at our annual Member Holiday Party!
Member Excursion: Bicycle Science
Saturday, October 18, 2014 • 10:30 a.m.–noon
How do you stop and steer a bicycle? What forces keep it from falling over? Join Exploratorium educator Ken Finn for cycle science and skillbuilding.
Member Excursion: Black Sand Treasure Hunt
Saturday, September 20, 2014 • 10:30 a.m.–noon
Search for elusive “black sand” (a.k.a. the magnetic mineral magnetite) at Ocean Beach. You’ll take home black sand and magnets, so you can make your own miniature Black Sand exhibit.
Exploring the Science of Light Donor Reception
Friday, September 12, 2014
5:30–6:30 p.m. Donor Reception in the Kanbar Forum
6:00–9:00 p.m. Member Event throughout the museum
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