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Unique COVID-Compliant Event Venue and Rental Offerings
Whether you’re planning an intimate COVID-compliant gathering, a virtual event, or seeking a location for filming without a live audience, the Exploratorium has great options for you. Our team of event professionals is here to brainstorm with you, navigate safety-minded options, and create memorable experiences for you and your guests. We are currently taking bookings through November 2022.
Read our latest rental policy regarding COVID-19.
Virtual Events
Bring the Exploratorium to your online meeting or virtual event! Take advantage of our amazing exhibits, waterfront views, science activities, and Explainer demonstrations from the comfort of your home or office. We are able to enhance any virtual event with science-themed demonstrations and interactive exhibits. Our preferred vendor partners are also ready to enrich your program with virtual photobooths, dazzling performances, décor, and so much more. Contact us to design your one-of-a-kind virtual Exploratorium experience today!
Small Outdoor Gatherings
With 25,000 square feet of outdoor space and breathtaking views, the Exploratorium is the perfect place for your small outdoor gathering. Our rentals team is here to help you create a COVID-compliant, safety-minded celebration. The Fisher Bay Observatory Terrace overlooking the Bay Bridge and Treasure Island is perfect for an intimate wedding ceremony. The Outdoor Gallery has views of the San Francisco skyline and Coit Tower and is perfect for larger ceremony gatherings. Contact us to learn more about hosting your special day in these unique, beautiful spaces.
Filming
Keep your viewers intrigued and engaged with the Exploratorium as your filming backdrop. Located along the historic Embarcadero, the Exploratorium provides a beautiful venue for your indoor or outdoor filming needs. Whether you’d like to feature waterfront views, educational settings, or science exhibits in your video, it’s all here. You can host interviews, performances, cocktail or cooking demos, keynote speakers–all recorded at an iconic San Francisco museum. Our events team is ready to help you get your filming started!
