Masks are required for all visitors 2+. Vaccines recommended. Plan your visit
We’re excited to officially bring back field trips this year, with reservations coming in August! For more information, please contact Reservations directly at 415.528.4407. The Reservations Office is open seven days a week from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily, with extended hours on Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
We want the Exploratorium to be accessible for everyone. Here are some ways you can visit the Exploratorium without paying anything at all:
Free Admission for Title I Schools
Title I schools receive free admission for school field trips. Ask about this program when you make your reservation.
Free Visits for Teachers
At the Exploratorium, we support teachers. Here are a few ways teachers can visit the museum for free:
Field Trip Prices
Youth (Grades K–12) |
$10.00 |
Children (3 or younger) | Free |
Teachers/Adults | 1 admitted free per 10 youth |
Additional Adults | $10.00 |
Members | While members receive complimentary year-round general admission, these admission privileges do not extend to the field trip program, which is separately funded. Please include any members in your overall head count. |
Title I Schools | Title I schools receive free admission for school field trips, subject to availability. Please ask about this program when you make your reservation. |
Field trip days are Tuesdays through Fridays, starting at 10 a.m. If you're planning to arrive outside of field trip hours, please make a group reservation by calling 415.528.4444 and choosing option 5 for reservations.
Paying for your field trip
We accept the following forms of payment for group and field trip reservations: checks, MasterCard, VISA, Discover, and American Express.