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.

Seated guest capacity

  • 50-500

Venue type

  • Aquariums, Zoos
  • Museums, Galleries

Venue setting

  • Indoor
  • Outdoor
Pier 15 Embarcadero at Green St, San Francisco, CA 94111

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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

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

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    •Taste Catering•Oct 27, 2023

    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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