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The Exploratorium





About us
The Exploratorium is located in the landmark Palace of Fine Arts building in San Francisco's Marina district, off of Highway 101 near the Golden Gate Bridge. Housed within the walls of San Francisco's landmark Palace of Fine Arts, the Exploratorium is a collage of hundreds of interactive exhibits in the areas of science, art, and human perception. The Exploratorium occupies 110,000 sq ft within San Francisco's historic Palace of Fine Arts, plus offices and exhibit-building shops in adjacent Presidio Buildings. The Exploratorium is perfect for formal dinners, cocktail receptions, launch parties, or just about anything you can dream up! At the Exploratorium, guests are immersed in a vibrant landscape of sights, sounds, and curiosities, with hundreds of engaging hands-on exhibits.
Venue Details
Amenities
Equipment
- Staging area
Facilities
- AV capabilities
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
Alcohol and catering
- Outside caterers allowed
Equipment
- Staging area
Facilities
- AV capabilities
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
Alcohol and catering
- Outside caterers allowed
Meeting rooms
Meeting rooms

Meeting space
Name | Room size | Maximum capacity | Banquet rounds | Cocktail rounds | Theater | Crescent rounds (Cabaret) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
16,000 sq. ft. - | 600 | 200 | 600 | - | - | |
20,000 sq. ft. - | 1200 | 500 | 1200 | - | - | |
15,000 sq. ft. - | 500 | 300 | 500 | - | - | |
3,500 sq. ft. - | 200 | 150 | 200 | - | - | |
2,500 sq. ft. - | 125 | 100 | 125 | - | - | |
7,000 sq. ft. - | 450 | 200 | 450 | - | - | |
3,600 sq. ft. - | 250 | 200 | 250 | 200 | 100 |
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The Exploratorium Frequently Asked Questions
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Diversity and Inclusion
Health and Safety
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