California Academy of Sciences NightLife Admission Ticket
Description
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)
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Itinerary
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!
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.
California Academy of Sciences is located in Golden Gate Park
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Important Information
- 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.
Reviews(50)
It really is a scam! At this price you expect something else! 43 dollars for this!!!! You have tourist trap shops everywhere! That's almost it! A few poisons and a few bones! Really ???
All events i have ever been to for VIP Nighlife have been awful. Falling down drunk people, low quality cocktails at $250!! No one at the event to ask for a refund. A waste of money - go elsewhere with more class unless your into trashy at $250, then this is for you
Hi there, We're not sure you're talking about our NightLife event, which takes place on Thursday nights from 6–10pm at the California Academy of Sciences. For one, our tickets are nowhere near $250, and this is generally isn't the type of event where people are falling down drunk, but instead enjoying cocktails while looking at science.
If you are a teenager/young adult I recommend you visit this museum at night. America found the PERFECT way to attract this audience and get them interested in science: responsible alcohol, music and science ALL in one place. AMAZING visit! I learned a lot and HAD a lot of fun!! I went in 2016 so I don't know how to handle covid
...great Mood surrounded by fascinating wildlife above and below water...in the tropical house very close to the butterflies, in the aquarium starfish to touch... never experienced anything like this!!!!
It shows a lot of things, such as rainforest ecosystems, ocean ecosystems, etc. There are plenty of species in it, and there are plenty of detailed information signs, suitable for the whole family to visit. It is recommended to buy a citypass, not only for free tours of science and other good activities.
This was so cool. No Kids in sight. This even was made for adults. Drinks and Music make education that much more fun!
<p>Great night, very interesting and much better to have the VIP experience</p>
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!
<p>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.</p>
<p>Really fun way to get to know the place as a visitor, and blend in the local night life.<br/> Ejoyed the place the music and learned couple new things. Also great way to get the most from, San Francisco.<br/> You can experience the typical places during the daylight, and hit the CAS enjoying it with lights and drinks.</p>
