The Registry · Venues · Embarcadero
Exploratorium
2
All-in cost submissions
100
Range: 95 to 105
1500
1500 seated · 4000 cocktail
$413
Across submissions
+80%
Peak season vs off-peak
$29.8k
$29k–$54k
Up to $53.8k reported
Reported
All-In Reported Cost · 2 receipts
What couples actually paid or were quoted.
2 couples shared what they paid or were quoted for Exploratorium: site fee, ceremony surcharge, and any required add-ons rolled together. Here’s what the numbers look like.
Median All-In
$41,813
Median Spend · By Wedding Month
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$53.8k
$29.8k
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25th Pctl
$35,819
Median
$41,813
75th Pctl
$47,806
Mean
$41,813
Recent Submissions
| Month | Day | Guests | Total | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2027 | Sun | 95 | $29,825 | Quote | Off-peak Sunday · Venue only |
| Nov 2025 | Sat | 105 | $53,800 | Quote | Peak Saturday · Venue only |
May 2027 · Sun$29,825
95 guests · Quote
Off-peak Sunday · Venue only
Nov 2025 · Sat$53,800
105 guests · Quote
Peak Saturday · Venue only
Pricing Model Key
Venue onlySite fee only. Catering, bar, and other services sourced separately.
Coming with more data
As submission counts grow, we’ll break this down into line-item ranges (site fee vs. ceremony surcharge vs. required add-ons) plus seasonal and day-of-week adjustments.
What’s included
Site fee, ceremony surcharge, required staffing, security, insurance riders, and overtime as billed.
What’s not
Catering, florals, rentals, photography, music, attire: those have their own ledgers.
Fine Print
Restrictions & Rules
House Rules
Evening Hours
The standard evening contract runs 5:30pm to 12:30am, including load-in, event time, and load-out.
Alcohol Cutoff
Alcohol service must end by 1:45am and load-out must be complete by 6:00am.
Approved Caterers
You must use one of the museum's approved caterers, who may partner with a restaurant for specific needs.
Outside Vendors
Other vendors are allowed but must provide proof of insurance and complete a final walkthrough with the logistics team.
Evening Gallery Access
For evening events, guest access is limited to the specific gallery or galleries contracted.
Delivery Window
Storage is very limited, so event items can only be delivered up to 48 hours in advance.
Parking
A 180-spot lot sits across the street via SP+, and metered street parking runs until 11:00pm.
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