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California Academy of Sciences: Nightlife Ticket

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(24 verified reviews)•Operator: California Academy of Sciences
A different DJ every Thursday night.
© California Academy of Sciences
Starting Time6:00 PM
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Wheelchair Accessible

About

Explore the California Academy of Sciences at night, home to an aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum.

Visit the exhibits during the Thursday 21+ NightLife event. Wine, beer, and specialty cocktails are available for purchase at bars throughout the museum.

Each month features a different theme with science activities and music from live DJs.

See the African penguin colony in African Hall, including the newest chicks, Pogo and Ozzie.

Watch the latest show in the 75-foot planetarium, with programs that run at different times during the evening.

Walk through the four-story rainforest, where you’ll see birds, reptiles, amphibians, and other species.

What's Included

  • Unique after-hours access to all the Academy’s exhibits
  • Special talks, demonstrations, and performances
  • Live music and DJs
  • 2 complimentary cocktails and light hors d’oeuvres (Nightlife Plus Ticket)
  • Complimentary tickets to a Morrison Planetarium show (Nightlife Plus Ticket)
  • Private bar in the Gems and Minerals Unearthed exhibit (Nightlife Plus Ticket)
  • Priority entrance to Osher Rainforest and The Shake House (Nightlife Plus Ticket)
  • Exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the Academy’s research collections with a guided tour (Nightlife Plus Ticket)
  • 10% discount at the Café and retail stores (Nightlife Plus Ticket)

Must Know

Please note that the minimum age for this event is 21 years; you may be asked to show ID at the entrance.

Good to Know

Getting There

  • Streetcar: N-Judah Muni Metro (wheelchair-accessible) to 9th Avenue and Irving Street
  • Bus: Line 44 O’Shaughnessy to Tea Garden Drive, or Line 5 Fulton to 8th Avenue and Fulton Street

Instructions

1

Before you buy

The Planetarium, is first come, first-served and is popular. Book your spot in advance via the link in your voucher for an additional $5. Nightlife Plus includes a Planetarium ticket.

2

On-site usage

  • Present your ticket and valid photo ID for quick and easy entry
  • Last entry into the rainforest is 7:30 pm
  • Planetarium passes are not included with NightLife admission and are sold separately for $5 each
  • All food and drink must be enjoyed in the Academy Café or outdoors
3

After your visit

  • For Health & Safety at the Academy, click here
  • Please note that the planetarium reservations are first-come, first-served. For a guaranteed entry, book here for an additional $5

Meeting Point

55,Music Concourse Drive, San Francisco

GPS:37.76986, -122.46609

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