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.

Apr
24

For the Curious: Exclusive Member Virtual Programs 4-24-21

For the Curious Online:
Exclusive Member Virtual Programs—Close Up Sea Critters

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.

May
1

May Is for Members

Saturday, May 1–Monday, May 31, 2021

Enjoy special perks for members all month long.

May
8

For the Curious: Exclusive Member Virtual Programs 5-8-21

For the Curious Online:
Exclusive Member Virtual Programs—Mini Mathematical Universes

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.

Past Member Events

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

Chairman's Circle, Catalyst Circle, and Innovator donors are invited to celebrate the release of Exploring the Science of Light at a special donor reception. Enjoy interactive demonstrations, as well as, and be dazzled by a special laser light show.