Exploratorium

San Francisco
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San Francisco Wedding Location
3601 Lyon Street
San Francisco, CA 94123
Contact: Museum Rentals
Phone: 415/561-0311
www.exploratorium.edu/rentals
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Exploratorium

Description

Dine and play among 650 interactive exhibits. Mezzanine, theater and adjoining Palace of Fine Arts spaces available too.

Capacity

Ceremony

Reception/Special Events

Meetings

Max. Seated Indoors:
Max. Seated Outdoors:
Max. Seated Indoors: 400
Max. Seated Outdoors:
Max. Standing Indoors: 3000
Max. Standing Outdoors:
Max. Seated: 125

Seated: 400
Standing: 2,500–3,000
Meeting Rooms: 1; total 1,885 sq. feet

Fees & Deposits

Rental Fee: varies depending on guests & space rented
Price/person: varies depending on caterer

Availability

Varies according to space rented & season.

Catering

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Alcohol

BYO

Sites Uses

Wedding Receptions
Special Events, Parties
Business Functions/Meetings

Services/Amenities

Catering: select from preferred list
Tables & Chairs: some provided or through caterer
China, Linens etc.: through caterer
Dance Floor: through caterer
AV Equipment: can be arranged
Parking: free and ample; buses or valet available
Accommodations: no guest rooms
View: Palace of Fine Arts Rotunda & grounds
Event Coordination: provided
Special: interactive exhibits during events

Music

w/ Restrictions

Wheelchair Access

Wheelchair Accessible

Site Views

Park

Site Type

Museum
Banquet/Events Facility

Restrictions

Alcohol: through caterer; licensed server required
Wheelchair Access: yes
Extra Insurance: liability required
Amplified Music: allowed w/volume limits

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