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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
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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
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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
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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.
The Academy's striking settings offer filmmakers and photographers an exciting range of location options.