California Academy of Sciences NightLife Admission Ticket

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General Admission Ticket

2 Adults x $23.00

$46.00

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$46.00

NightLife general admission ticket

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Nightlife music and entertainment - program changes weekly
All exhibits and shows (subject to availability)

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks (available for purchase, cash bars)
planetarium show passes (additional $5)

Overview

Calling all creatures of the night: explore the nocturnal side of the Academy at NightLife and see what's revealed. Featuring a new theme each week with live DJs, outdoor bars, special programming, and nearly 60,000 live animals. Embrace the unexpected on Thursday nights! (From 6pm to 10pm, Ages 21+ with valid, physical photo ID)

Meeting points

California Academy of Sciences
55 Music Concourse Dr, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California, United States, US, 94118-4503

End point

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Itinerary

California Academy of Sciences

Enjoy after-hours entry to the California Academy of Sciences at NightLife, every Thursdays from 6-10 pm. This weekly event for guests aged 21+ features all of the Academy’s exhibits, music, cocktails, and a weekly scientific theme!

4 hours
Morrison Planetarium

Morrison Planetarium is the largest all-digital dome in the world. With a state-of-the art projector, visitors have an unparalleled view of the universe. NOTE: Passes to planetarium shows are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Golden Gate Park

California Academy of Sciences is located in Golden Gate Park

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum age for admission is 21 years. Valid, physical photo ID required at check-in, no exceptions.
Wheelchair accessible. Wheelchairs are available at the Coat Check on a first-come, first served basis.
The interactive map includes a sensory guide for guests with noise, visual, touch, and smell sensitivities.
Planetarium passes are required for planetarium shows during NightLife. Tickets do sell out quickly, to guarantee a spot reserve your planetarium show passes (additional $5) in advance at tickets.calacademy.org/nlpl/ or by scanning the QR code in the lobby as soon as you arrive. Reservations are first-come, first served.
Last entry into the rainforest dome is 7:30pm.
All food and drink must be enjoyed in the Academy Café or outdoors.

Free Cancellation

February 05100% refund

February 06No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Showing 1-5 of 33 reviews with 5 stars

NightLife Event

Published on Jun, 2019

This was so cool. No Kids in sight. This even was made for adults. Drinks and Music make education that much more fun!

Great night, very interesting and much...

Published on May, 2018

Great night, very interesting and much better to have the VIP experience

Science teacher joy

Published on Apr, 2018

So glad we made it to this exhibit. We saved with the night life option and by using the bus service. The exhibit itself would have been worth the extra money though!!! So much to see for nature lovers. The staff was extremely helpful but the place was easy to navigate even with their really cool layout. Adults and kids alike can learn so much even if what you learn is that you don't want to be near any 6ft fish again in your life!

This was a fun experience. They...

Published on Mar, 2018

This was a fun experience. They offered some fun presentations and great drinks at the bars. It was nice to be surrounded by fellow “adults” for more “adult” time to explore the museum. They also played fun music in the background. Buy planetarium tickets early because they sell out quickly.

This was an amazing place. After...

Published on Aug, 2017

This was an amazing place. After hours was great. The behind the scenes tour was wonderful too!

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