Join The Exploratorium
Basic Benefits
Exploratorium members are the cornmunity of supporters that make our programs happen. Please join today!
All members receive these Basic Benefits:
- Unlimited free admission for you and a guest
- Express entry through the members-only entrance
- New member orientation, complete with behind-the-scenes tour
- Subscription to Exploring, our award-winning quarterly magazine
- Monthly newsletter with calendar of events, programs,performances, special exhibitions, and films
- Invitations to special members-only nights
- A 15% discount on most purchases in the Exploratorium Store
- Birthday party privileges for your children (September through May)
- Discounted tickets for Exploratorium events, programs,and performances
- Reserved hours and discounted admission to the famous Tactile Dome
- Personal service by calling our Membership Services line (415) 561-0302
- Admission privileges to over I00 science and technology centers worldwide
"A wonderful place to be at play in the gravitational fields of the Lord."
--Robin Williams, actor and Exploratorium member
Membership Categories
Individual Members in the following categories receive all Basic Benefits:
- Individual Members -- $40
- lnternational Members -- $65 (first-class mailings anywhere in the world)
- Student Members -- $30 (full-time students only)
- Senior Members -- $30 (65 and over)
- People with disabilities -- $30
Family/Dual Members -- $50
Receive ALL Basic Benefits PLUS two membership cards and free admission for members' children 16 years and under
Sponsoring Members -- $75
Receive ALL above benefits PLUS five guest passes
Contributing Members -- $125
Receive ALL above benefits PLUS two free tickets to the Tactile Dome, invitations to Artist-In-Residence opening receptions, and enrollment privileges for "Exploratorium Phenomena Workshops" for your children
Supporting Members -- $250
Receive ALL above benefits PLUS a $I0 gift certificate from the Exploratorium Store and invitations to join us on floor walks, held quarterly with staff scientists and teachers
Sustaining Members -- $500
Receive ALL above benefits PLUS four free Tactile Dome tickets, invitations to conversations with visiting Osher Fellows, and Exploratorium Library privileges
Associate Members -- $1000
Receive ALL above benefits PLUS free Exploratorium admission for an unlimited number of guests, free Tactile Dome party for a group of 15, and invitations to Exploratorium Associates openings for major exhibitions. For more information about our programs for Associate Members, please call (415) 561-0329 or send e-mail to membership@exploratorium.edu
Memberships are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.
How to join...
To join the Exploratorium, send:
- A check for the proper amount (see above)
- Your name, address, and phone number
to The Exploratorium, 3601 Lyon St., San Francisco CA 94123
For more information, you can send e-mail to:
membership@exploratorium.edu