Masks and vaccinations are recommended. Plan your visit
Reservations are open for 2022-2023 field trips!
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.