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.
Click each venue for pictures, floorplans, and more details.
Celebrate your wedding at the California Academy of Sciences, one of the most unforgettable venues on Earth.
Enjoy creatures and cocktails on Thursday nights. Learn more by contacting us to host your unforgettable event.
Birthday parties at the Academy are wild! Celebrate with a party room, cupcakes, priority exhibit access & more.
Need help? Have questions? Our special events team is at your service. Please fill out an inquiry form and our team will reach out to you.
(415) 379-5497
...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.
