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The world's largest living indoor coral reef. An awe-inspiring 75-foot planetarium. A four-story tropical rainforest. All inside architect Renzo Piano's iconic masterpiece.
When you host an event at the Academy, you're not just treating your guests to a jaw-dropping setting and best-in-class service and support—you're helping to make our mission to explore, explain, and sustain life a tangible reality.
Learn more about our 15 incredible venues, and get inspired about partnering with the greenest museum on Earth.
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15 Unique Venues
Click the link under each venue description for more pictures and venue details.
Full Building
Square footage: 40,000
Reception capacity: 3,000+
Seated capacity: 1,000
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African Hall
Square footage: 4,800
Reception capacity: 400
Seated capacity: 280
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Aquarium
Square footage: varies
Reception capacity: 350
Seated capacity: 100
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Board Room
Square footage: 1,250
Reception capacity: 120
Seated capacity: 70
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East Garden
Square footage: 20,990
Reception capacity: 1,780
Seated capacity: varies
View gallery & floorplan
East & West Halls
Square footage: 20,000
Reception capacity: 800
Seated capacity: 440
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Grand Hall
Square footage: 8,000
Reception capacity: 700
Seated capacity: 350+
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Living Roof
Square footage: 2,880
Reception capacity: 140
Seated capacity: varies
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Main Lobby
Square footage: 4,100
Reception capacity: varies
Seated capacity: varies
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Moss Room
Square footage: 1,100
Reception capacity: 100
Seated capacity: 75+
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Planetarium
Square footage: 1,300
Theater seating: 290
Reception capacity: 100
View gallery & floorplan
The Academy's striking settings offer filmmakers and photographers an exciting range of location options.
Celebrate your wedding at the California Academy of Sciences, one of the most unforgettable venues on Earth.
Birthday parties at the Academy are wild! Celebrate with a party room, cupcakes, priority exhibit access & more.