The Exploratorium’s Free Admission Day for Mother’s Day (2026)

© Exploratorium, www.exploratorium.edu / Gayle LairdEvery year, the Exploratorium typically celebrates Mother’s Day with one of its most beloved traditions: a Pay What You Wish Community Day.

> Not yet confirmed for 2026

The museum has a long-standing tradition of opening its doors to the public on Mother’s Day for a day of family-friendly fun, culture, and science—no admission required (well, you pay what you can).

Día de las Madres | Mother’s Day 2026
“Pay What You Wish” Community Day
Sunday, May 10, 2026 • 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. (this was the time the event was held in 2025; 2026 info is TBA (as of 1/8/26))
All mothers—and especially mamás latinas—are invited to celebrate this special holiday with their families at the Exploratorium. To honor this day, we offer bilingual programming for moms y toda la familia. Pay what you wish for a day of fun at the Exploratorium! Please note: Pay what you wish on Community Days, when museum entry is on a first-come, first-served basis. Entry is subject to capacity; admission is not guaranteed. Daytime Member & Donor Hours (Sundays, 10:00 a.m.–noon) will not be available this day.
Entry is typically first-come, first-served and subject to capacity—so early arrival is encouraged.

Check the Exploratorium’s website for the most up-to-date info.

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.