How hard is it to be accepted into The Explorers Club, you ask? Well, if your exploratory accomplishments rival those of other members (first to walk on the moon, reach the summit of Mount Everest, and launch a private spacecraft into orbit), then you'll be just fine. But if not, now's your rare chance to explore the historic rooms of one of New York's most fascinating private clubs, and rub shoulders with your fellow adventurers over some exploration-themed cocktails.
Join New York Adventure Club for a behind-the-scenes tour inside the members-only Explorers Club, a private social club founded in 1904 dedicated to the scientific exploration of land, sea, air, and space by supporting research and education in the physical, natural and biological sciences.
Led by a staff member at The Explorers Club, our unique experience through the historic Upper East Side clubhouse dating back to 1910 will include:
- The history and story behind The Explorers Club, from its inception over a dinner in 1904 to its current member base filled with astronauts, scientists, and other noteworthy explorers
- A private walkthrough of the five-story clubhouse and its vast collection of interesting artifacts collected on expeditions, including the first sled to the North Pole, pieces of the Wright Brothers plane, and flags taken to the moon
- A peek inside historic rooms including the Library and The Gallery
- A discussion around some of the club's most high-profile members throughout its history, from President Theodore Roosevelt to Elon Musk
- Access to the club's historic bar before and after the tour
The tour will conclude at the club's bar, where guests can stay and purchase exploration-themed cocktails!
Click here to see pictures from one of our last tours of The Explorers Club.
See you there!
*Business casual dress attire is preferred
**Club bar accepts only credit cards — please read important instructions in confirmation email
***Registered tour guests can check-in early and visit the bar before their tour, which opens at 6pm and closes at 9pm
Testimonials
"I loved hearing the fascinating stories of the expeditions and seeing the artifacts brought back from the trips. It was exciting to go ‘behind the scenes’..." -Karen
" It was fascinating! I've taken many of your tours & this was certainly one of the best..." -Mary
" I love the tour. It inspired me to want to do more with my life." -Kelly
" Interesting mansion with some stained-glass originating from the Windsor castle" -Gabriela
" Learning the history of the building and members and seeing some of the rooms not normally seen by non-members." -Matthew
" I LOVE the Explorers Club" -Amanda
" Loved the stories and artifacts and the building is beautiful" -Jasmin
" Our tour guide was incredibly informative, answered all of our questions, and made us feel at home." -Don
" First of all, I’m a total geek and loved hearing all the exciting expedition stories and explorer firsts. I think anyone who has a general interest in this stuff would find it riveting. Second, seeing all of the interesting art and artifacts was really exciting and interesting. The staff was also extremely friendly and inviting. Topping the evening off with a drink from the bar made it complete." -Kristin
" Informative and at a very interesting location." -Michael
" Very knowledgeable guide Interesting facts and items" -Jodi
" Very very cool tour with someone that really knew the space!" -Chris
" Very informative and interesting, the tour guide was very knowledgeable and I learned a lot. Meeting new people and networking was also a plus." -Danijela
" The history and the clubhouse. Both were fascinating." -Elissa
" Being able to see the interior of the Explorers Club. The cocktails were good." -Lorenzo
" Really interesting subject; good guide; and wondeful ambiance at the bar." -Todd"
" Our tour guide was warm and friendly. Like minds tend to seek out cool places like this and the ending at the bar was nice." -Lenny
" The guide was outstanding. The size of attendees perfect." -Camilla
"It was a unique opportunity to see a place that is not open to the public. It was well run & very interesting." -Noreen
" Great tour guide, he was very engaging. Enjoyed being able to get a drink before / after the event. Communications re: the event and how to register credit card ahead of the tour for the bar was very well done and made it all very efficient." -Jennifer
" The tour guide's enthusiasm for his subject was infectious. And the stories! My stars!" -Eileen
" The Docent was fantastic!" -Karen
" Informative, unique, interesting" -Richard
" The club was fascinating- the architecture, history, artifacts- and the person giving the tour, not the usual I know, was terrific." -Judith
" Loved all of it" -Deborah
" The actual guide at the Explorers Club was fabulous. His knowledge of the club, its members and artefacts was really strong. He was very approachable, answered questions asked, checked understanding etc. A really good experience." -Deb
"Loved seeing the club and all of its exciting contents! It was wonderful to have this rare opportunity and I love adventure, club trips, and lectures online" -Judith
"I liked seeing the historic building and learning about some of the artifacts." -Marina
"It was very interesting, and nice to get a peek at a part of NYC that would otherwise be off-limits." -Cynthia
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