All floor locations for setup (food stations, bars, seating, etc.) must be made known to and approved by the Facilities & Rentals Program Associate at least two weeks prior to the event. An Event Coordinator will be on hand during your setup to spot problems, such as tables or bars blocking emergency exits or exhibit accessibility.
Alcohol
Policy
Due to the museum's residential location, no alcohol can be served inside
or outside of the facility after midnight.
Deliveries
and Pick-up
The museum does not have available storage areas, so rental deliveries and pickup must be made the same day as the event unless previously arranged with the Facilities & Rentals Program Associate. There will be a charge for equipment that is not removed from the museum after the event. Upon arrival, delivery people should first come to the main entrance, alert the office receptionist, and then proceed to the load-in door on the west side of the building. Deliveries may be made prior to the museum’s closing, but floor setup may not begin until the general public has cleared the area at closing time. Caterers and suppliers are required to load out all equipment and supplies at the end of the event so that the museum can open for normal office operation by 9:00 a.m. on the day after the event.
Catering
Prep Area
This room is a multiuse area and must be cleaned thoroughly after use. Please observe the posted guidelines. Access to the catering prep area is available no earlier than 4:00 p.m. on the day of the event, unless previously arranged with the Facilities & Rentals Program Associate.
Clean-up
The Main Floor area should be bussed for stray plates, glasses, etc., and all debris and garbage should be bagged and put into the dumpster provided. Caterers are to supply brooms, mops, and buckets. It is advisable that for large parties, caterers supply extra trash containers. Any food or liquids on the floor should be swept or mopped up. All liquor boxes must be flattened before going into the recycle bin or dumpster so as not to waste needed garbage space. All flowers, decor, etc. must be removed from the premises. Cleanup is subject to the approval of the event coordinator. After an event, we ask that the catering wrap-up crew be out promptly, so that we can secure the building.
Cafe
Area
Café Exploratorium is a private concession owned by Sequoia Concessions Inc. The cost to rent the area is $400 per evening. Use of this area or any of its tables and chairs must be arranged directly through the Facilities & Rentals Program Associate at the Exploratorium at (415) 561-0311. Please be advised that use of the sink, counters, and kitchen area in the Café is not permitted.
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