Exploratorium

Raw space venue

The venue will provide just the space. You’ll bring in your own caterer and vendors.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $9,500

Guest capacity

Up to 500 seated guests

About this venue

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.

Seated guest capacity

50-500

Venue type

Aquariums, Zoos
Museums, Galleries

Venue setting

Indoor
Outdoor

Pier 15 Embarcadero at Green St, San Francisco, CA 94111

Our event spaces

Fisher Bay Observatory & Terrace

This waterfront gallery with an adjoining terrace is an ideal venue for elegant seated dinners, cocktail receptions, and weddings.

A marvel of glass, steel, and cutting-edge technology, the Observatory features breathtaking views of the city and Bay.

Guest capacity

Up to 150 Seated

Up to 200 Standing

Square footage

6,000

Room cost

$9,500

Moore East Gallery

East Gallery brings the outside world in, offering experiences and exhibits that let guests explore life at different scales.

The East Gallery shows off views of the SF Bay and Bay Bridge, it's connected to the Biology Lab, and showcases life science exhibits.

Guest capacity

Up to 150 Seated

Up to 450 Standing

Square footage

7,000

Room cost

$13,500

Bechtel Central & Outdoor Gallery

Designed for exploring sights, sounds, and perception itself, the Central Gallery is the setting for our physics and perception installations.

The expansive and flexible gallery is our largest single space and is well suited to strolling receptions or dining and dancing among interactive exhibits. The Outdoor Gallery is an open-air space with wonderful views of the San Francisco city skyline, including Coit Tower and the Bank of America Building. Watch shifting winds and tides, explore the Fog Bridge, reveal hidden life, observe human behavior, and find new ways to notice the places we inhabit.

Guest capacity

Up to 500 Seated

Up to 1200 Standing

Square footage

20,000

Room cost

$18,500

Osher West Gallery

The West Gallery, which integrates exhibits on psychology and art, houses the museum’s iconic Tactile Dome —a space for immersive installations.

Closest to the Embarcadero and adjacent to the Forum, the West Gallery is great for seated dinners and evening receptions, including product launches, alumni gatherings, and more.

Guest capacity

Up to 125 Seated

Up to 600 Standing

Square footage

16,000

Room cost

$9,500