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California Academy of Sciences: Nightlife Ticket
California Academy of Sciences: Entry Ticket
⭐ 4.7 • 606 reviewsAbout This Experience
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 & Excluded
What's Included
- * Unique after-hours access to all the Academy's exhibits
- * Special talks, demonstrations, and performances
- * Live music and DJs
- * Priority entrance to Osher Rainforest (Nightlife Plus Ticket)
- * 2 complimentary cocktails available in the Academy Café bar (Nightlife Plus Ticket)
- * Complimentary tickets to a Morrison Planetarium show (Nightlife Plus Ticket)
- * Exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the Academy’s research collections with a 30-minute guided tour (Nightlife Plus Ticket)
- * 10% discount at the Café and retail stores (Nightlife Plus Ticket)
- * Private seating area in the Academy Café with complimentary light bites (Nightlife Plus Ticket)
What's Not Included
- * Planetarium passes (available for purchase at $7)
Practical Information
Venue & Location
California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco. Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled timeslot.
ID Requirements
A valid government ID or passport is required matching the name on your booking voucher.
Cancellation & Rescheduling
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