Creatures of the night—the Academy has you covered. While we prepare to welcome you back to NightLife (in person) as soon as possible, you can join our livestreams on Thursday evenings! During Virtual NightLife events, we’ll bring you an eclectic mix of science, music, and art, and when NightSchool is in session, we’ll take deeper dives into a single science-related theme. Streaming Thursdays at 7 pm PT on the Academy’s YouTube channel and Facebook page. Recordings of all livestreams are also available on our YouTube channel.
Ready for a non-nocturnal visit? You're in luck: The Academy is reopening soon! Members and donors will enjoy exclusive access from October 13-22, followed by the general public on October 23. Visit our reopening page for health and safety details, ticketing info, FAQs, and more. We'll see you soon!
Learn about mountain lions and bobcats, our fellow west coast residents, and the habitat they roam.
Join us for a special virtual version of our annual Holiday Bazaar with nature- and science-inspired crafts.
Join this group of donors in their 20s and 30s and enjoy a NightLife season pass and Party After Dark ticket!
Brighten up your evening with a private reception, 2 free drinks, light bites, discounts, and an Academy tour.
Interested in a NightLife season pass? Join the Hive—the Academy's excluive membership for ages 21-40. Perks include a ticket to Party After Dark, and more!
Sign up for our weekly newsletter to receive NightLife event details and updates.
...but our penguins are still counting on you. Make a matched Giving Tuesday gift to support the care and conservation of the Academy’s animal residents.
All gifts up to $50,000 will be doubled to make twice the impact for our penguin colony — but only until midnight on December 1.
The Academy is open to the public. All guests must reserve tickets in advance.
Please do your part to keep our community safe. Failure to follow any health and safety rules, posted signage, or staff instructions may result in your removal from the museum:
Click the link below to view complete safety information and reserve timed-entry tickets. We hope to see you soon!
While the Academy is thrilled to reopen, the impact of our 7-month closure will be felt for years to come. You can help us inspire new audiences, protect threatened ecosystems, and bring science to students around the world by making a tax-deductible gift today.
