Privileges of Membership

The Board of Directors of the Exploratorium invites you to join the Leonardo Circle, a distinguished group of leaders whose generous gifts of $10,000 or more stimulate and sustain exceptional programs that nurture curiosity in the world around us. Members enjoy the company of other special friends of the Exploratorium as well as significant benefits and privileges listed below.

$50,000 and above back to top

• Introductions at select museums worldwide and arrangements made for special VIP tours
• Additional Privileges as listed below
  

$25,000 to $49,999 back to top

• Special recognition for specific program and/or exhibition
• Insider briefings on planned exhibit and institution development
• 20% discount on Museum rental
• Opportunity to purchase 25 gift memberships at 50% off
• Additional privileges as listed below.

$10,000 to 24,999 back to top

• Invitations to special events in private homes and other unique locations
• Private dinner with Osher Fellow or other distinguished scientist, educator, or artist
• Opportunity to purchase 20 gift memberships at 50% off
• Invitation to special breakfasts and lunches with the Executive Director and special guests and speakers
• Special travel opportunities
• Behind-the-scenes tour for your family, friends, or clients
• 15% discount on museum rental
• VIP membership card entitling you to free unlimited admission with up to 10 guests per visit for one year
• Eight free admission guest passes to share
• Free Tactile Dome admission for 8
• $10 Exploratorium Store gift certificates
  Recognition of your gift on the Exploratorium lobby Donor Wall
• Invitations to private events for the Leonardo Circle hosted by
  Directors of the Exploratorium
• Invitations to private receptions and exhibition previews
• Recognition of your gift in our quarterly, explore, and the Annual
  Report.
• Free or discounted admission to over 300 science centers worldwide
• Discounts for Exploratorium events, programs, performances, films and members-only educational classes and programs.
• Birthday party rentals for children
• Invitation to the State of the Museum address delivered by the
  Executive Director
• Invitations to Meet the Minds discussion series featuring outstanding individuals in the arts, sciences, and humanities
• Subscription to eNews, the Exploratorium’s online newsletter
• Subscription to our quarterly Members’ publication, explore, and bimonthly Calendar with event, program, performance, and film
  listings
• A gift from the Exploratorium Store
• 20% discount at the Exploratorium store or on-line
• Members Express Admission to the Museum

Non-tax deductible portion for all Leonardo Circle levels -- $161