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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.
Saturday, April 24, 2021 • 10:00–11:00 a.m. PT
Join Exploratorium marine biologists Veronica and Dana in investigating the creatures that live in coastal tide pools and the bay water right beneath the museum.
Saturday, May 1–Monday, May 31, 2021
Enjoy special perks for members all month long.
Saturday, May 8, 2021 • 10:00–11:00 a.m. PT
In this workshop you can take a stab at applying the scientific method to a collection of intriguing—and fun—puzzles. Each one is a mathematical creation that, with enough poking and curiosity, can be figured out.
Saturday, August 15, 2015 • 10:30 a.m.–noon
Learn how to fix a flat tire, gear up for a ride to the Wave Organ (a wave-activated acoustic sculpture located on a jetty in the San Francisco Bay), and continue on an exciting journey.
Friday, August 7, 2015 • 6:00–9:00 p.m.
Mark your calendars now and join us for family fun as we celebrate two of our favorite things: summer and mysteries.
Saturday, July 18, 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.
Saturday, June 20, 2015 • 10:30 a.m.–noon
Get a glimpse of the physics behind rocket flight, and make and launch water rockets that will fly 30 feet into the air!
Thursday, June 11, 2015 • 2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Join us for an exclusive, donor- and member-only preview of our new exhibition, The Really Big Questions (TRBQ). Write love letters, tell someone your favorite story, ask your own #reallybigquestions, and learn more about the exhibition from curator Pamela Winfrey.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.