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.
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
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
Available services that can be provided by Exploratorium
Services & amenities
- Dressing room / Bridal Suite
- Lighting/Sound
- Pet friendly
Transportation & access
- Self parking - paid
- Wheelchair accessible
Rentals
- Lighting
Reviews
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Amazing Exploratorium
We love working there with the friendly, professional, and talented team. From Sales to Production, clients are cared for and caterers/vendors are instructed. The views are amazing event backdrops (city and bay), and the exhibits keep the guests entertained and challenged. It's a perfect party location for any group occasion and any size!
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