Free cancellation available
Up to 24 hours before the start time
Ticket pickup required
Duration: 4 hours
Explore the nocturnal side of the Academy at NightLife and see what's revealed. Enjoy an amplified evening with access to a private exhibit area with two free drinks and light bites surrounded by dazzling geology specimens. Receive expedited entry to some of the Academy's most popular exhibits, treat yourself with discounts on dining and shopping, and sit back and relax in a planetarium show.
From 6pm to 10pm, Ages 21+ with valid, physical photo ID.
What's included
- Priority entrance to Osher Rainforest and The Shake House
- 2 complimentary cocktails and light hors d’oeuvres
- Exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the Academy’s research collections with a guided tour
- Admission to NightLife at California Academy of Sciences
- Private bar in the Gems and Minerals Unearthed exhibit
- 10% discount at the Café and retail stores
- Complimentary tickets to a planetarium show
- Digital scavenger hunt of the Academy's exhibits
What's Not Included
What's not included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Languages spoken by guide

English
Additional information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Location
Ticket pick-up point
California Academy of Sciences, Music Concourse Dr 55, Golden Gate Park, SF, CA, 94118
• No refunds or exchanges for lost or stolen vouchers.
• Minimum age is 21 years. Valid physical photo ID is required.
• Please arrive between 6:00 - 7:00 pm and meet at VIP check-in station inside the lobby beside the T-Rex to receive your tour wristband and further instructions.
• Planetarium passes are assigned upon arrival.
• The private bar is located on the 3rd floor of the building.
• California Academy of Sciences: EU24
Departure point
California Academy of Sciences, Music Concourse Dr 55, Golden Gate Park, SF, CA, 94118
The guests need to check-in at the Service Kiosk Desk located on the right side of the main concourse at the front of the building.
End point
California Academy of Sciences, Music Concourse Dr 55, Golden Gate Park, SF, CA, 94118
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