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The Exploratorium offers the following levels of membership for one or two years, valid from the date of purchase. Membership privileges are nontransferable and nonrefundable. Save 15% on a two-year Membership!


Active $60/$105
Family* $90/$155
Family Plus* $145/$240
Supporting $250
Sustaining $500
Laureate Circle $1,000
Family and Caregiver $110/$190
Seniors $50
People with disabilities $50
International
(non-U.S. residents only)
$75

* Seniors and people with disabilities can get a $10 discount on the purchase of one-year Family or Family Plus Memberships. To receive this discount, please buy your Membership at the museum or by phone at (415) 561-0321.


All Members receive the following basic benefits:

  • Free year round admission.
  • Free or discounted admission to over 300 science centers worldwide. Click here for more information.
  • Quarterly Explore and bimonthly calendar that includes event and program listings. (except International Level Members)
  • A 20% discount on purchases in the Exploratorium Store at the museum and online. Free Ground shipping on all Exploratorium online store purchases.
  • Invitations to special Members-only events and evening hours.
  • Subscription to Membership eNews delivered to your e-mail address.
  • Exclusive access to workshops, excursions, day camps, and more.
  • Birthday Party rental privileges.
  • Discounts for Exploratorium events and programs.
  • Discounted admission to the famous Tactile Dome.
  • Personal service by calling Membership Services at (415) 561-0321 or e-mailing us at member@exploratorium.edu.

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Active $60/$105

All basic benefits, plus:

  • Free admission for one adult named on card plus one guest.
  • One personalized Membership card.

Fully tax-deductible

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Family $90/$155

All basic benefits, plus:

  • Free admission for two adults named on card and up to four children under 18.
  • Two Membership cards.
  • Two free admission guest passes.

Fully tax-deductible

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Family and Caregiver  $110/$190

All family benefits, plus:

  • A card that allows a caregiver to bring the member's children to visit the museum.

Fully tax-deductible

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Family Plus
Ideal for families with out-of-town guests! 
$145/$240

All basic benefits, plus:

  • Free admission for four adults and up to four children under 18.
  • Two free Tactile Dome tickets.
  • Two free-admission guest passes.

$125 is tax-deductible (1 year)
$220 is tax-deductible (2 year)

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Supporting  $250


All Family Plus benefits, plus:

  • $10 gift certificate from the Exploratorium Store.
  • Recognition of your gift in our Annual Report and our quarterly publication, Explore.

$220 is tax-deductible

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Sustaining $500


All Supporting benefits, plus:

  • Two additional free Tactile Dome tickets.
  • A product from the Exploratorium Store.

$450 is tax-deductible

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Laureate Circle $1,000


All Basic benefits, plus:

  • Free Exploratorium admission for up to 10 guests.
  • Free Tactile Dome party for a group of 6.
  • Four free-admission guest passes
  • $10 gift certificate from the Exploratorium Store.
  • A product from the Exploratorium Store.
  • Invitation to private events hosted by Directors of the Exploratorium
  • Invitations to private receptions and exhibition previews
  • Opportunity to purchase 5 gift memberships for 50% off
  • Recognition of your gift on the Donor Wall, in our Annual Report, and in the quarterly publication, Explore.
  • Invitation to the annual State of the Museum address delivered by the Executive Director

For more information about our programs for Laureate Members, please call (415) 561-0387 or send e-mail to mcayler@exploratorium.edu

$884 is tax-deductible

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Special Memberships
 
Seniors $50
  • 65 and over.
  • Unlimited free admission for two.
  • Seniors can also get a $10 discount on the purchase of one-year Family or Family Plus Memberships. To receive this discount, please buy your Membership at the museum or by phone at (415) 561-0321.

Fully tax-deductible

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People with disabilities $50
  • Unlimited free admission for two.
  • People with disabilities can also get a $10 discount on the purchase of one-year Family or Family Plus Memberships. To receive this discount, please buy your Membership at the museum or by phone at (415) 561-0321.

Fully tax-deductible

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International
Apart from your welcome packet, this is a paperless Membership. 
Make sure to include your email address for our latest eNews updates!
$75
  • Free admission for two adults named on card and up to four children under the age of 18.

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Please note:
The Internal Revenue Service requires that we notify you of any fair-market value of goods or services offered in return for your contribution. This non-tax-deductible portion of your contribution is listed at the end of each category.

 

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