EXPLORATORIUM WEDDINGS

CONTACT US .edu/rentals [email protected] 415.528.4500 INFORMATION EXPLORATORIUM WEDDINGS G E T T I N G H E R E / A C C O M M O D A T I O N S AT THE HISTORIC The Exploratorium is located along the Embarcadero, the nearest Bart Station is .7 miles away. More detailed information can be found on PIER 15, ALONG THE our website here.

EMBARCADERO , Union Square, and the downtown Financial District are all within walking distance and have A non-profit science numerous hotel options for your guests. institution whose P A R K I N G mission is to create There are many parking lots and garages near Pier inquiry based 15, including one across the street with 180 spots. experiences and transform learning. L O A D I N G Z O N E / R I D E S H A R E There is a taxi zone in front of Pier 15. There is also a white loading zone in front of Pier 17 that can accomodate 4 (55pax) buses. YOUR EXPLORATORIUM WEDDING INCLUDES:

Bridal Classroom for belongings and finishing touches for the couple + bridal party

One hour photo shoot throughout the (with your own photographer)

Dual Explorers Membership Level for one year

Engaging, interactive exhibits in the gallery rented

"Explainer" staff to conduct live demos and explore exhibits

LED in-house lighting and/or sound systems

Guest Service Fees waived EXPLAINERS, EXHIBITS & MORE!

Included in all museum rentals "Explainers" ensure your guests experience the Exploratorium to the fullest Guests will have an evening filled with entertainment DETAILS:

FISHER BAY C A P A C I T Y Ceremony Only: 200 OBSERVATORY Reception Only: 200 Standing, 150 Banquet Ceremony + Reception: 100 & TERRACE

P R I C I N G & T I M E L I N E This waterfront gallery $9,500 with an adjoining terrace Guest Service Fees included up to 200ppl includes views of the Bay 3:00 PM - 1:00 AM Includes load in, event time, & load out Bridge and the city Ceremony can begin at 5:00 PM skyline. This gallery has floor to ceiling windows O B S E R V A T O R Y & E A S T B U N D L E with exhibits about $16,500 climate, geology, and the 5:15 PM - 1:00 AM in East Gallery surrounding landscape. Includes load in, event time, & load out Ceremony can begin at 6:30 PM DETAILS:

C A P A C I T Y EAST GALLERY Ceremony Only: 200 Reception Only: 450 Standing, 150 Banquet Ceremony + Reception: 150 With large windows overlooking the Bay, the P R I C I N G & T I M E L I N E East Gallery brings the $13,500 outside world in. It offers Guest Service Fees included up to 200ppl experiences and exhibits 5:15 PM - 1:00 AM Included load in, event time, & load out with plants, animals, Ceremony can begin at 6:30 PM biology, cells, weather, and geography. O B S E R V A T O R Y & E A S T B U N D L E $16,500 3:00 PM - 1:00 AM in Observatory Gallery Includes load in, event time, & load out Ceremony can begin at 5:00 PM

CENTRAL DETAILS:

GALLERY + C A P A C I T Y Ceremony Only: 500 OUTDOOR Reception Only: 1,200 Standing, 500 Banquet GALLERY Ceremony + Reception: 500

The large Outdoor P R I C I N G & T I M E L I N E Gallery has stunning $18,500 Guest Service Fees included up to 500ppl views of and Outdoor Gallery 4:00 PM - 1:00 AM the downtown skyline. It Central Gallery 5:30 PM - 1:00 AM Includes load in, event time, & load out connects to the Central Ceremony can begin at 6:00 PM Gallery which explores light, color, vision, sound, M O R E T O E X P L O R E and hearing and is $24,000 + East Gallery from 5:15 PM - 1:00 AM designed for exploring $22,000 + West Gallery from 5:30 PM - 1:00 AM perception itself. DETAILS: WEST GALLERY C A P A C I T Y Ceremony Only: 450 The West Gallery Reception Only: 450 Standing, 200 Banquet integrates social science Ceremony + Reception: 200 with exhibits about psychology, art, human P R I C I N G perception, math and $9,500 Guest Service Fees included up to 200 guests music. This gallery houses 5:30 PM - 1:00 AM the museum's iconic Includes load in, event time, & load out Ceremony can begin at 6:30 PM Tactile Dome, an immersive sensory A D D O N F O R U M F O R C E R E M O N Y experience that you can $2,000 from 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM add onto your events. Includes load in, event time, & load out Ceremony can begin at 5:00 PM C U R I O S I T Y C A T E R I N G ( I N H O U S E ) A m y H o l l a n d - e v e n t s @ c u r i o s i t y c a t e r i n g . c o m | 4 1 5 . 5 2 8 . 4 7 8 5

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