• Visit
    • Calendar
    • After Dark Thursdays
    • Buy Tickets
    • Exhibits
    • Museum Galleries
    • Artworks on View
    • Hours
    • Getting Here
    • Visitor FAQ
    • Event Rentals
    • Field Trips
  • Education
    • Professional Development Programs
    • Free Educator Workshops
    • Tools for Teaching and Learning
    • Learning About Learning
    • Community Programs
    • Educator Newsletter
  • Explore
    • Browse by Subject
    • Activities
    • Video
    • Exhibits
    • Apps
    • Blogs
    • Websites
  • About Us
    • Our Story
    • Partnerships
    • Global Collaborations
    • Explore Our Reach
    • Arts at the Exploratorium
    • Contact Us
  • Join + Support
    • Donate Today!
    • Membership
    • Join Our Donor Community
    • Engage Your Business
    • Attend a Fundraiser
    • Explore Our Reach
    • Thank You to Our Supporters
    • Donor & Corporate Member FAQ
    • Host Your Event
    • Volunteer
  • Store

Event Rentals

  • Full Facility & Gallery Bundles
  • Fisher Bay Observatory Gallery & Terrace
  • Moore East Gallery
  • Bechtel Central Gallery & Outdoor Gallery
  • Osher West Gallery
  • Kanbar Forum

  • Weddings
  • Proms and School Events
  • Daytime Meetings, Events, & Filmings

  • Rentals FAQ
  • Event Planning Resources
  • Rental Request Form
  • Download Brochure (pdf)

Masks and vaccinations are recommended. Plan your visit  

Visitor FAQ Buy Tickets Donate Today
Exploratorium
Exploratorium
  • Visit
    • Calendar
    • After Dark Thursdays
    • Buy Tickets
    • Exhibits
    • Museum Galleries
    • Artworks on View
    • Hours
    • Getting Here
    • Visitor FAQ
    • Event Rentals
    • Field Trips
  • Education
    • Professional Development Programs
    • Free Educator Workshops
    • Tools for Teaching and Learning
    • Learning About Learning
    • Community Programs
    • Educator Newsletter
  • Explore
    • Browse by Subject
    • Activities
    • Video
    • Exhibits
    • Apps
    • Blogs
    • Websites
  • About Us
    • Our Story
    • Partnerships
    • Global Collaborations
    • Explore Our Reach
    • Arts at the Exploratorium
    • Contact Us
  • Join + Support
    • Donate Today!
    • Membership
    • Join Our Donor Community
    • Engage Your Business
    • Attend a Fundraiser
    • Explore Our Reach
    • Thank You to Our Supporters
    • Donor & Corporate Member FAQ
    • Host Your Event
    • Volunteer
  • Store
  • Central Gallery
  • Kanbar Forum
  •  Celebrate your wedding in a unique venue with exciting exhibits and stunning views.

Private & Corporate Event Rentals

Booking events now!

Welcome back! Our LEED platinum sustainably designed facility—located in the vibrant heart of the historic Embarcadero at Pier 15—is an unforgettable venue for everything from intimate gatherings to large events. With spectacular views of both city and Bay—plus access to our lively landscape of hundreds of exhibits—the Exploratorium’s waterfront home offers an exciting, imaginative setting for just about anything you can dream up.

Facility Rental Options
At Pier 15, the museum is divided into galleries filled with exhibits ranging from mechanical contraptions to artworks highlighting the beauty of the physical phenomena that surround us. Galleries are available to rent either individually or in combination.

Planning your company holiday party? Learn more about our Full Facility and Gallery Bundles here.

Safety Guided by Science

As a San Francisco science institution, the Exploratorium takes the health and safety of our guests very seriously. We follow all local San Francisco ordinances as they pertain to event rentals. Visitors can expect increased cleanings, numerous hand-washing and sanitation stations, frequent disinfecting of exhibits and public spaces, and the removal of some exhibits to make more space for distancing. The Exploratorium also has 100% fresh air filtered continuously through our HVAC MERV 14 system. Our team of event professionals will work with you to create a safe and wonderful, experience for all of your guests.

Complete the Rental Request Form

Contact Us

(415) 528-4500
events@exploratorium.edu

Exploratorium
Event Rentals Dept.
Pier 15 
San Francisco, CA 94111

Safety Guided by Science icon- overlapping colored light circles

Full Facility & Gallery Bundles

Combine galleries for more exhibit experiences.

View of the Bay Bridge from the Observatory Terrace
Fisher Bay Observatory Gallery & Terrace

Explore the history, geography, and ecology of the Bay Area.

Moore East Gallery

Explore life from DNA and cells to organisms and ecosystems.

Bechtel Central Gallery & Outdoor Gallery

Experiment with light and vision, sound, and hearing.

Osher West Gallery

Experiment with thoughts, feelings, and social behavior.

People sitting in the Kanbar Forum for a presentation
Kanbar Forum

Experience our state-of-the-art venue for screenings, meetings, music, and more.

Wedding couple dancing with colored shadows
Weddings

Celebrate your wedding in a unique venue with exciting exhibits and unforgettable views.

Prom at the Exploratorium!
Proms and School Events

Celebrate your prom with an experience your class will never forget.

Observatory Space arranged with round tables
Daytime Meetings, Events, & Filmings

Unique meeting and event spaces that inspire creativity.

Event Rentals

  • Full Facility & Gallery Bundles
  • Fisher Bay Observatory Gallery & Terrace
  • Moore East Gallery
  • Bechtel Central Gallery & Outdoor Gallery
  • Osher West Gallery
  • Kanbar Forum

  • Weddings
  • Proms and School Events
  • Daytime Meetings, Events, & Filmings

  • Rentals FAQ
  • Event Planning Resources
  • Rental Request Form
  • Download Brochure (pdf)
Exploratorium
Visit
Join
Give

Pier 15
(Embarcadero at Green Street)
San Francisco, CA 94111
415.528.4444

Contact Us

  • Plan Your Visit
  • Calendar
  • Buy Tickets
  • Getting Here
  • Store
  • Event Rentals
  • About Us
  • Become a Member
  • Donate
  • Jobs
  • Volunteer
  • Press Office
  • Land Acknowledgment

Get at-home activities and learning tools delivered straight to your inbox

The Exploratorium is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our tax ID #: 94-1696494
© 2023 Exploratorium | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Your California Privacy Rights |